Ethan Plapp

Ethan brings nearly a decade of hands-on expertise in emergency response, logistics, and leadership. His career spans a wide range of fire and rescue disciplines — from structural and wildland firefighting to aviation-based operations — as well as field experience as a certified Emergency Medical Technician.

Ethan has held leadership roles across multiple jurisdictions in Virginia and Maryland, where he developed a strong reputation for operational excellence, crisis coordination, and team development. His deep understanding of cross-agency collaboration, incident command systems, and emergency logistics positions him as a driving force behind DES’s mission to provide high-impact, real-world emergency preparedness solutions.

With a passion for service and a tactical mindset, Ethan ensures DES delivers effective, scalable strategies for organizations navigating today’s complex emergency management landscape.