Really enjoying sharing and highlighting our plans for our partners in public safety. We talked about a ton of them this week in the ICS-400 classes this week.
Yes, to enhance your disaster knowledge, consider reading through the above documents.
But within these plans, many government agencies have tons of resources available.
Lots of peeps to work with.
During class, I talk a bunch about different apps and various ways to use them. Some of them are straight forward-use the app as designed. Others I unconventionally use them to support our operations. And in many cases, we can use social driven apps to our advantage. However, this one is a bit different.
Did you know there’s an app that you can input your dislikes or things you despise and the app will match you to a person that has similar dislikes as you?
It’s called Hater.
#OMFG
It is nice that app development has respected the opposite ends of the social dating spectrum. But it would be interesting to poll data from this app to better understand your target demographic. Not only likes/super likes, but also hates. (Swipe down for hates?)
For the record, I have not downloaded this app.
Last day of ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff – complex incidents.
Great to have providers in our training class from across the state – esp since they are participating in their backup Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Lots to discuss and collaborate esp when discussing MACs (multiagency Coordination) in conjunction with Unified command.
Shared a few videos from back in the day including showcasing a bunch of FL Emergency Managers.
During all the classroom TTEs, I love that so many are actively engaged and participating. This kind of joint effort in preparedness planning and coordinated response will only help solidify efforts in their upcoming National Special Security Event (NSSE).
Great class – thank you to everyone who attended!
Who’s excited for some ICS-400 today?!?!?
Great start for today’s NIMS ICS-400 Advanced ICS Command & General Staff – Complex Incidents.
Michelle from Emergency Management welcoming everyone to the Training Center (aka backup EOC).
With almost every Emergency Support Function (ESF) represented, we were able to facilitate solid discussion on opening a second Operations Section or Logistics Section.
Collaboration with various partners in public safety, health departments, and National Guard will only help increase speed and efficiency for response/recovery efforts.
Building an Area Command chart(s) in the Unit-4 will help put things into perspective esp when situations has to deal with multiple locations and prioritization of resource allocation.
I know, poor Fryville.
However, various discussions just happens to align with large scale events like political rallies, national sports events, and National Special Security Event (NSSE).
Great first day. Looking forward to more discussion tomorrow too.
Congrats to Tony Russell on a quick temp move to lead the charge at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama.
Tony formerly led the charge at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute as their Superintendent.
Definitely BFFs.
Stuck in the office on a Sunday. Likely I’ll need more caffeine.
#basic
I better submit my TPS reports before I leave today.
So being an instructor is more than just talking, blabbing, and telling war stories.
There is a ton of preparation that is done even before the class starts. At the site hours before the start of class – just to make sure everything is working, all teaching materials are out and ready for all participants as they stroll into class exactly at the start.
And in the end? You are undoubtably the last one to leave.
Long LONG days and lots of added value aka sharing extra stuff for all participants is what separates average teachers from passionate instructors about their subject matter.
I love it because I believe I am making a difference in all aspects of disasters and emergencies.
Today is DHS/FEMA’s G-291: JIC/JIS planning for Tribal, State, and Local PIOs!
Lots to talk about esp coordination with various all-hazards agencies.
Also glad to share a few PIO/JIC stories on 3-girls that were missing for 10+ years as well as the 2016 NBA Championships, Republican National Convention, 2016 World Series, and 2017 NBA Championships.
On top of that, our class wanted to know more about social media so I can indulge a bit. Not only on #s, geolocation, platforms, etc….but also lots on newer wearable technology too.
As always in any class we instruct, we try to make fun and exciting. And yes, thumbs up for PIOs!
Special thanks to WTFD Capt Mike Pruitt for the coordination and hospitality.. Glad to see so many new PIOs in the audience.
Happy Aloha Friday peeps!
Day-2 of FEMA’s Basic Public Information Officer Couse started out with reviews of all crisis interviews.
Collaborating on communications tactics with various agencies allows PIOs to craft the right message – esp in a disaster.
Erica had a chance to share JIC efforts from the Republican National Convention.
And you know I shared some tactics and tips on ascertaining open source info utilizing geolocation/metadata during a National Special Security Event. I also chatted briefly about tools field PIOs should use when deployed out.
After lunch we were fortunate enough to hear from a great panel discussion: Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine, the Information Officer for central Indiana and RTV6’s Investigative reporter Paris Lewbel.
Both panelists candidly shared information with everyone attending.
Side note: Sgt John Perrine is the brains behind the truly viral PSA hit on vehicles turn signals. Check it out here.
Great to work with so many pros today.
Another great start to a solid G-290: Basic PIO Course with WTFD.
Greetings and welcome to everyone in Region-5 by Capt Mike Pruitt.
Started out the morning with building a base of core PIO principals including reviewing writing that targets a specific target audience.
Photo credit: M. Pruitt
Ahem. Press releases are almost dead.
Erica talked about how critical Incident Communications Analysis plays a big part in how our audience uses/digests information.
We started all the on-camera interviews after lunch. Lots of great interviews…
Photo credit: M. Pruitt
…and solid techniques showcased in the field interview exercises…
Photo credit: M. Pruitt
…many of the participants are already functioning as PIOs within their own communities.
Photo credit: M. Pruitt
Group work in the afternoon…
…with more discussion and reporting out of critical facts while writing talking points.
We are so fortunate to have such a diverse class of participants willing to share information.
Reporting live from the most funnest PIO class ever…
Where is @rusnivek? 