Joseph Light

Joseph M. Light serves as the operations & training coordinator for the Lehigh County, PA, Emergency Management Agency. He manages the emergency operations center (EOC), oversees training programs, and acts as a liaison for regional and state-level initiatives, including serving as the lead for the Limerick Generating Station’s nuclear power plant’s emergency preparedness efforts. A Certified Emergency Manager through the International Association of Emergency Managers, Light holds a bachelor’s degree in homeland security from DeSales University and is pursuing a master’s degree in the same field, with a focus on emergency management. His certifications include hazmat operations, radiological response and advanced emergency management techniques. Light contributes as an instructor for various educational institutions and agencies, sharing his expertise in National Incident Management System, Incident Command System and EMS. He is a volunteer firefighter and EMT.