Closing out 2015 EMS Week, I give a special shoutout to all my former aeromedical crews.

That’s right – all Flight Nurses, all Flight Paramedics, and Pilots.

  
I definitely miss working with every single one of them.

  
Safe flights for all.

  
They all make a difference in every patient.

  
All of them.

  
So if you haven’t already, take the time and thank all those Critical Care Flight Nurses, Critical Care Paramedics, and Pilots who dedicate their lives to saving lives in Emergency Medical Services.

Happy EMS Week everyone!

Katio….I mean @rusnivek

Today is a two-fer Happy 2015 EMS Week #EMSStrong #TBT

2015 EMS Week: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Professionals serve so many communities across this great nation. 24-hours a day, when an medical emergency occurs, they respond to render aid. We should all take a moment to recognize the men and women who tirelessly respond to emergencies every day.

#TBT: Because my first ambo ride was in Mercy-29. 

  
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) was instrumental in establishing EMS Week when President Gerald Ford declared November 3 – 10, 1974 as the first “National Emergency Medical Services Week.” This annual observance continued for four more years and was then reinstituted by ACEP in 1982. Around this time the observance of EMS Week was moved to September. In 1992 EMS Week was again moved to be the 3rd week in May. The move was made to separate EMS Week from Fire Prevention week in October. The rationale for the move was the majority of fire and EMS services felt having the two events back to back hurt the effectiveness of each program so EMS Week was moved to May.

Take a moment to thank  your local EMS professionals who work tirelessly to serve your community every day.

@rusnivek

Well this is obvious. Will you LIKE my left arm? #insta #Murica #USA #flag #Merica #SMEM #public #safety #America #socialmedia #instagram #SM

  
LIKE!

@rusnivek

More engaging conversation today at the 2015 National Training, Education, & Exercise Symposium here at FEMA Emergency Management Institute #NDPTC

  
Strengthening relationships now will ensure a smoother disaster response.

@rusnivek

Hanging with important FEMA peeps today. Yep, were getting the band back together!

  
#IFoundDoc

Alohas from the 2015 National Training, Education, & Exercise Symposium here at FEMA EMI.

@rusnivek

Stuff just got super real.

  
Whohoo!!!!! Who’s ready for some solid training!?!?!?!?!?!

Reporting live from DHS/FEMA Emergency Management Institute…

@rusnivek

Headed out today to FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute!

I’ll be instructing at the 2015 National Preparedness Directorate (NPD) National Training Education and Exercise Symposium.

So excited to see my fellow Training and Exercise peeps from across the country!

Will you be there?

@rusnivek

Stopping by the big 2015 Harrisburg Fire Expo.

 
Fire apparatus sure has changed… 
  

Even got a chance to see Medina Fire’s new quint.

  
Nice work Chief Painter!

Peeps-Are you here?

@rusnivek

Solid day teaching with Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) and the Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency.

  
As a new PIO, many seasoned professionals are overwhelmed with the amount of new duties assigned. Aside from the standard press release, talking points, press conferences, call backs, postings, fact sheets, real-time information, social media, briefings, emergency messaging, etc….

  
Agencies like Ashtabula County EMA have partnered with their local Fire, EMS, Police, Public Works, Nuclear, Transportation, Communications, Hospitals, Nursing homes, government leaders, and Non-Governmental Organization to better their interactions upcoming for disasters.

  
Establishing relationships prior to any emergency is considered the hallmark of success in Emergency Management. An All-Hazards response is key to any incident.

  
Special thanks great agencies like the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency. Leaders like Director Mike Fitchet and Deputy Director Tim Howson are the catalyst for building great working relationships in their communities.

Solid work everyone! Looking forward to working with you in the Joint Information Center (JIC)! 

@rusnivek

Here for a quick visit

@rusnivek