Dirk Bitner

Dirk Bitner, AHPCP, is an experienced emergency management professional currently serving as the Emergency Management Coordinator at Methodist Health System since December 2020. Previous roles include Emergency Management Specialist at Methodist Health System, Engineering Systems Specialist at Children's Health, and Fire Safety Specialist II at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dirk also has experience as a Fire Systems Inspector at DD Fire, Inc., and an Emergency Management Intern for Dallas County, where contributions included inventory management and data entry for hazardous risk mapping. Olther notable positions include Damage Controlman in the US Navy, Mainline Mechanic at Roger's Oil field, and Chemical Truck Driver at Endura Products Corp. Dirk holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Administration and Planning from the University of North Texas, along with multiple certifications from OSHA Academy.