Left coasters call this a “Rescue” – I don’t know why because it is sure looks like a “Squad” to me.
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THIS is an outstanding reassignment of
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
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Vaccinations for the kiddo!
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!
Colonel, I totally agree.
National Telecommunicators Week 2015: April 12th – 19th
It’s National Telecommunicators Week 2015 (April 12th – April 19th)!
It is inspiring to see the work done by dispatchers 24/7 for our emergency responders.
I encourage you to take a moment to thank your peeps now.



