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Final day of DHS/FEMA ICS-300!

Posted on August 3, 2017 by rusnivek

Final day of ICS-300!

This morning, we will be talking a bit about allocation and resource management.

Despite the disaster or emergency, It is critical that we continue to be fiscally responsible to the communities we serve. Let me dispel the common misnomer – there is no such thing as an unlimited budget for disaster response/recovery. We must utilize our resources accordingly to best maximize our time. Much like everything else in life, all resources and personal must be accounted for and justified.

Shout out to BFD and their hospitality this week as we help our local partners, state agencies, and DoD assets in preparation for their upcoming NSSE.

Thanks BFD!

After three long days in class, it’s great to have so many smiling faces

Smiles and shakas from my ICS-300 class!

I’m just proud to have so much participation and networking in class.

Ribbit.

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Day-2 of ICS-300 at BFD!

Posted on August 2, 2017 by rusnivek

Another great start to our ICS-300 course. I started our packed class out with Unified Command in the AM…

…followed with lots of discussion on SMART Objectives.

A few more in-class activities on SMART objectives help everyone see goals of disaster activities.

Glad to be working with so many partners in public safety including the Department of Defense various military assets. Special thanks to all the pros at Bloomington Fire for the hospitality.

Final day tomorrow!

B.F.D.

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‪Who’s excited to start #NIMS #ICS #300 today?!? ‬

Posted on August 1, 2017 by rusnivek

‪Who’s excited to start #NIMS #ICS #300 today?!? ‬

Planning for large events, disasters, and of course those NSSEs.

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1Q 2016 found that most people acquired news from…

Posted on July 31, 2017 by rusnivek

Thinking back to the start of 2016, the way people get their info seems to be from various sources.

In this study from 1Q 2016, it appears that TV is the primary source where people get their information.

For 2017, I am willing to bet that as cellular data plans start to grow and more people utilize the “unlimited data plans” – I bet that online radio source local or satellite grows. (Shall I cite in-vehicle WiFi).

I also think that SnapChat will dissolve.

I also still think that Instagram will add more emotions for users to choose from on each Insta post.

Just my two cents…

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First one here…on a Sunday.

Posted on July 30, 2017 by rusnivek

Command, be advised that I am at the rally point…on a Sunday.

First one here! Now whut?

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Aspen-30 we show you

Posted on July 29, 2017 by rusnivek

When we talk about good communicators, we talk about how we deliver the message.

So take a moment out of your busy Saturday afternoon to listen to this 5 minute story from this crew of the SR-71 aka Aspen-30.

Listen specifically for pace, intonation, clarity, terminology, fluctuation, audience association, and of course painting the flight picture from multiple location.

Thank you for your service and for the great Saturday story (Retired) Major Brian Shul and (Retired) Maj Walter Watson.

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The last domestic United 747 flight is today

Posted on July 28, 2017 by rusnivek

The last flight of the domestic United 747s is today – Flight 2704 departing out of Chicago O’Hare (ORD).

United Airlines 747-400. Easily my most favorite inservice commercial aircraft.

The Boeing 747 (aka The Queen of the Skies) is an incredible jumbo jet that starting it’s service in February 1969. That’s right – that’s a 48 year career for this aircraft for commercial air service with various airline carriers.

For me? I have so many great memories in this aircraft.
Last stop for today’s domestic United Flight 2704 is San Francisco (SFO).

For those wondering, there are other international flights for the UAL 747 out of SFO – however, those end on October 28, 2017.