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The author of this article is Scott G. Knowles, the Department Head for the History Deparment Center for Science, Technology and Society. He has a PhD from Johns Hopkins. He focuses on risk and disaster, with particular interests in modern cities, technology, and public policy. He's released several books on the topic. He has a hefty resume with various publications and activity on research boards, showing his vast knowledge on these topics. 

The article appears to produced from numerous studies and research articles with data, as mentioned above, from sources like the International Atomic Energy Agency.

I think the main takeaway for first responders would be to treat these refugees as if they were anyone else. They should be treated fairly and favorably and should not be discriminated against when it comes to emergency care. 

Emergency response does not appear to be specifically mentioned, instead the factors that could lead up to epidemics and disasters are studied. The conditions in the aftermath of disasters were also studied.

Yes - students can receive certifications or masters degrees. 

The policy was drafted by Governor Cuomo as well as the NYS DOH

1. Inuit people
2. Dr. Caroline Tait
3. Indian Act

I'm not sure what this question is asking. The situation was clearly worsened by the EPA allowing people to move back into their homes following the collapses and no reference to damage control was made in this article.

There is more data and information on the REMM website itself that can be used as a backing for the information provided through the app. These are all supported by the developing departments and agencies that funded and produced the app/website. 

Schmid works to analyze the course of events that occured at Fukushima as well as outline what a nuclear emergency response group needs in order to be successful. She specifically addresses the knowledge and expertise that would be necessary. She also highlights the lack of international authority and the implications that holds.