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Multi-alarm fire here in LA County (California) #Firefighter
Here’s the quick recap on the multi-alarm fire I caught yesterday here in (LA County) California.
I was staying at a hotel in California and my Brother came knocking on my door. I opened it up and he said, “Hey, I think there’s a fire.”
As soon as I smelled the smoke, I knew it was a working fire.
I ran over to the hotel rooms to see if anyone was trapped.
Yep, it was a fire alright!
Since the first due company wasn’t onscene yet, I knew I had to initiate the Search & Rescue part for possible trapped victims. Time to go to work! Room to room…here we go!
Sure glad to see you here Engine-21. MBFD E-21 onscene confirming the work.
Engine-21: Crosslay to the door and make the hit. Looks like they are going to have to cut some holes.
I believe the fire probably made it into the void space. Need a bigger hole lads!
Vertical ventilation – Ladder up lads!
Looks like they are going to have to do some real vertical ventilation.
Reporting to the ICP to give my report to the Batt Chief…but first, lemmie take a selfie.
Crews from various agencies showed up to assist.
Glad to see everyone working together.
After the fire, of course I gave my statements to the Arson Investigators.
Good work by all the crews onscene.
Remember these three easy steps:
1. Always know two ways out.
2. Regularly practice fire safety with your entire family.
3. Fire can strike at any time. Be ready.
Stay safe peeps.
Left coasters call this a “Rescue”
Left coasters call this a “Rescue” – I don’t know why because it is sure looks like a “Squad” to me.
#KMG365
THIS is an outstanding reassignment of
THIS is an outstanding reassignment of an old phone booth.
I am sure this will definitely save lives!
Teaching CERT stuff. Are you a part of your local CERT?
Teaching CERT stuff tonight. Shout out to all the volunteer agencies across the U.S.!
Many Americans give back to the community every single day. In fact the bulk of the fire service in the United States are made up of volunteer firefighters.
It is incumbent upon us to be good stewards of local preparedness efforts.
I encourage everyone to participate in their local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Find yours local CERT here: http://www.citizencorps.fema.gov/cc/CertIndex.do?submitByState
@rusnivek
Vaccinations for the kiddo!
Vaccinating my kiddo!
Practice what you preach right?
Make a difference in your community and do the right thing to protect your family.
And yes, Elmo’s video I posted yesterday did help combat the “scary” visit.
Even Elmo is talking about vaccinations!
Even Elmo paired up with the US Surgeon General to talk about how important it is to get everyone vaccinated.
For everyone’s safety, get your kids vaccinated!
More planning for regional fire training, IMTs, and intraop
More planning on Aloha Friday.
Big things that include some regional fire training, IMT Training, and of course intraoperability.
2015 Ohio EMA Emergency Management Director’s Conference
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency 2015 EM Director’s Conference has started in Columbus.
Looks like all 88 counties are here ready to collaborate on a multiple topics and challenges.
We also had the FEMA Region-5 Administrator Andrew Velasquez III address the audience.
Also SM luminary and friend Cheryl Bledsoe presented on VOST (Virtual Operation Support Teams).
Great to see so many old friends!
In North Carolina’s state Emergency Operations Center…
Through my travels across the country, I get a chance to work in so many different Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs).
Here in the State of North Carolina Emergency Operation Center, NC Emergency Management has done a great job in the planning with their EOC layout.
Sa-weet! I especially like their media room and their design. The layout is conducive in hosting larger press conferences and accommodating VIPs.
In fact, they were so nice, they even let me talk about their ReadyNC mobile app which has a ton of useful functionality.
Additionally, they are also paired with the NC National Guard. This allows them to have immediate interoperability with other key stakeholders during an emergency or disaster.
Well done North Carolina Emergency Management!
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