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Day-2 of the All Hazard #IMT #Logistics #Section #Chief class w/ #Ohio Task Force-1

Posted on February 7, 2017 by rusnivek

Solid Day-2 of the All-Hazards Incident Management Team Logistics Section Chief Course at Ohio Task Force-1 in Dayton, (OH).

Great participation today from NYPD ESU members, Dayton Fire, and Team Rubicon as they worked on a traffic plan Table Top Exercise (TTE).

Outstanding planning by our friends from Dayton Fire, Tennessee Task Force-1, and DMAT officials on traffic flow issues esp focusing in and leveraging historical data to improve response times and evacuation routes during large scale events.

Afternoon was packed with solid discussion on Supply Unit Leader position with focus on costs and burn rates for large disasters. Close communications w/ the Finance Section Chief and Plans Section Chief is critical to a successful incident by minimizing overages and expenditures by everyone in the Command & General Staff.

Effective resource management and allocation is key to a well oiled LSC.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Logistics makes the magic happen.

Also free MREs to everyone in class too. Yum!

Great day of training with so many pros from across the country!

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Day-1 of the All-Hazards Incident Management Team Logistics Section Chief course #IMT #LSC #USAR #OH

Posted on February 6, 2017 by rusnivek

Outstanding start to a week long All-Hazards Incident Management Team (IMT) Logistics Section Chif (LSC) Course.

Great week to be teaching in Dayton, Ohio – the home of FEMA USAR Ohio Task Force-1 (OH-TF-01).

We have outstanding participants from across the country including Ohio, Tennessee, New York, US Marshall’s Office, US Coast Guard, US Food & Drug Administration, and Ohio National Guard.

Region-5 and Region-2 and Region-4 in the hizzouse!!!!

Great engagement from numerous partners in public safety.

Day-1 done. Looking forward to a great week of Logistics with everyone.

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This week it’s all about Logistics! #LSC #IMT

Posted on February 5, 2017 by rusnivek

This week, I head the FEMA EMI course: All-Hazards Incident Management Team (IMT) Logistics Section Chief (LSC) Course.

We happen to be teaching at the home of one of my favorite Ohio teams: FEMA USAR Ohio Task Force-1.

Obviously, their strategic home Wright Patterson Air Force Base is key in rapid deployments for any national disaster or emergency.

Looking forward to making sure we cram as much stuff into this course because,

LOGISTICS MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND

Suit up and see you in class this week!

@rusnivek

February is almost all Region-5 and a roll out of a brand new social media course in Colorado

Posted on February 4, 2017 by rusnivek

January was fast paced but February 2017 is going to be lots more hustle too!

In the first week, its another great Basic Public Information Officer’s course and Joint Information Center course at Wayne Township Fire. Love me some Region-5 baby!

Second week, I’ll be leading the Incident Management Team Logistics Section Chief Course in Dayton – the home of Ohio Urban Search and Rescue Task Force-1 (OH-TF-01). Teaching FEMA EMI courses are super fun. Week long Logistics is AWESOME!

Third week, we will be back in Athens, Ohio bringing our Basic Public Information Officer’s course (G-290) and Joint Information Center course (G-291) with one of my favorite instructors Erica aka Mama PIO in Region-5 again!

Fourth week, I head back to Centennial to debut a brand new course for FEMA/NDPTC on social media. Looking forward to seeing my Colorado peeps again at the state Emergency Operations Center. Region 8 in the hizzouse!

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Busy February! Hope to see you my classes!

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My emergency pancho! #fashion

Posted on February 3, 2017 by rusnivek

This must be a record. I’ve had a ton of requests about my exact emergency pancho housed in my GoKit.

(Coin to be used for packed sized comparison)

And if you are going to ask, I believe I look as sexy as the model pictured.

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JICing it out today in class

Posted on February 2, 2017 by rusnivek

Solid Thursday talking about Joint Information Centers (JICs) and Joint Information Systems (JISs).

Additionally, seeing how our Federal partners build into local and state response is key to showcase how everyone works together.

It is imperative that we continue to push the efforts of our all-hazards partners in public safety to ensure our community ability to return to normal after any disaster.

Later this afternoon, we’ll dive into some social media tech stuff including a bit on intelligence. Hope to share the power of social media with my new peeps.

PC Credit: Nina

Also, I hope they now use their social media powers for good!

@rusnivek

Day-2 of the Basic Public Information Officers course

Posted on February 1, 2017 by rusnivek

Did someone say PIO?

Don’t be scared, on camera interviews starting in 3…2..1…

And yes of course, you gotta look good for your interview right?

We definitely evaluated all interviews – open discussion with all class PIOs provides us the ability to enhance our skills and concrete our strengths.

Note: On camera interviews are only one part of the PIOs role on any disaster or emergency.

We are fortunate to have Paris from RTV6 (ABC affiliate) stop by to have an open discussion with our class.

These kinds of open dialog helps new PIOs understand the media needs as well as their short deadlines.

Making sure our new PIOs get a flow for External Affairs dynamics is important as well as numerous discussions on strategies. And of course facilitating discussion on networking and training is totes important.

Great day of sharing the good word and supporting so many PIOs!

@rusnivek

Kicking off another Basic PIO Course at Wayne Township Fire

Posted on January 31, 2017 by rusnivek

Breaking down more Public Information Officer stuff today at Wayne Township Fire!

PC: Mike Pruitt

Basic Public Information Officer (G-290) for my 29 newest peeps!

And yes, I already brought out the PIO stick!

PC: Ivette Olave

You know we’re going to have some great collaboration today!

Reporting live from the front of the class…

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Setting up for this week’s classes

Posted on January 30, 2017 by rusnivek

Setting up all the fun today for our Basic PIO course and JIC/JIS course.

Both these FEMA courses are cornerstone classes that all external affairs professionals should take. Additionally, the emergency management/disaster response networking opportunities are outstanding.

And yes, we are going to do some on camera interviews too.