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No lie…it’s July!
July is here!
I’ve been detailed to several functions this month as well as a few classes.
Most of the month will be spent in the home state Ohio! Don’t worry. Still showing the love for FEMA Region-V.
I am hoping for a quick deployment to Region 4 again, but I’ll keep you posted.
I’ve also taken a new position as well (more on that to come later).
Well, I can’t believe we are already into the second half of 2014 already.
Be safe everyone!
One year ago, 19 Firefighters died
One year ago today, 19 Firefighters died serving their country.
If you have already forgotten, 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots firefighters died shortly after deploying their last-chance fire shelters in the Prescott Arizona area.
This particular fire has rocked the fire service to the core and has changed the face of wild land firefighting forever.
The fire service often talks about watershed moments or sentinel moments…well, this is is definitely one of them. The actions by the Incident Commander, Operations Section Chief, and numerous others will be scrutinized for their actions/orders in decades to come. And I am sure it will haunt them forever.
Even after all the After Action Reviews and Corrective Reports are published, it will never change the fact that 19 Brother Firefighter are dead.
If you have never heard of the fire, I suggest you get off your lazy boy recliner immediately and read up…like read everything about it. EVERY. SINGLE. THING.
It doesn’t affect me….BS.
I don’t fight wildfires…BS.
I’m not in Arizona….BS.
Look, it doesn’t matter if you are a big city firefighter or small town firefighter, paid or volunteer, rural or urban, new or old. In fact, I don’t care if you are a seasoned veteran or FNG, you need to know everything about this fire.
As fire service professionals, we all need to make sure this NEVER happens again. I never want to see this again.
Never forget and honor the fallen like Brothers…because they are family.
Strategic meowsers #cat
I was in a strategic communications planning session earlier.
Leadership (of course) wants more visibility and more followers, and of course I say, “Well, we should have more cat pictures…that will help fir sure!”
I’m hilarious.
Folks, it’s not about how many followers you have, it’s about how much interaction you have with your followers.
Remember, social media isn’t about volume, it’s about quality and involvement.
Hope your Friday is going well. I’m headed out to the left coast now.
Heh heh
Emergency Operations Center – Normal nuclear ops!
Teaching today at the Michigan State Police training facility
Breaking it down today at the Michigan State Police state training center.
Glad to be a small part to help enhance a great public safety agency on PIO/Social Media.
Also enjoying a few of the static vehicles on display here too.
Detailed to the state Capitol here in Michigan
Free tips: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors #NWS #Lightning #safety
This week is National Lightning Safety Week.
It is everyone’s responsibility to be safe especially during thunder and lightning
Here’s a few free tips you can use to prepare for severe weather like lightning:
- At any hint of thunder and/or lightning, move quickly to a safe shelter area. Remember the phrase: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
- Immediately postpone all outdoor activities for everyone…including adults!
- Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage.
- Break out your emergency preparedness kit and see if all flashlights are working. If not, get them in working order.
- Charge all of your mobile devices including your cell phone now before the power goes out.
To get up to the minute updates during the Thunderstorm:
- Use your battery operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates from the National Weather Service.
And after the storm passes, take these precautions as you survey the damage around your house:
- Do NOT touch downed power lines. Assume all lines are charged and dangerous. Call your emergency services to handle safe removal of lines.
- Power out? Check the power company’s website from your mobile smart phone to see who else doesn’t have power here.
Feel free to share these tips with your neighbors throughout the year.
Class-As represent more than just funerals…
Personal observation: we should wear our class-A uniforms for more happy occasions than just funerals #Firefighter
Hawaii just updated their Emergency Management laws
Nice work to General Wong and Vice Director Mayne on the Governor’s signing of House Bill 849 for the Hawaii State Civil Defense….I mean the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
It’s always great to see solid progress to benefit residents of Hawaii in case of statewide disaster or local emergency.
Governor Signs Bill Updating Hawaii’s Emergency Management Laws
HONOLULU – Gov. Neil Abercrombie today signed House Bill 849 (Act 111), a measure that updates the state’s emergency management statues, including clarification of the relationship between state and county emergency management agencies and the emergency management functions and powers of the governor and mayors.
The bill was introduced in the 2013 legislative session and updates laws more than 60 years old that were primarily focused on nuclear attack and civil unrest.
“This measure will ensure that the state is better prepared for all catastrophic events, both natural and manmade, in safeguarding the people of Hawaii,” Gov. Abercrombie said. “In addition, this act will better integrate state and county disaster response planning and reorganizes the authorities and responsibilities of government leaders, providing the public with increased clarity during difficult and uncertain circumstances.”
The signing of this bill also changes the name of State Civil Defense to the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Hawaii was the last state to retain the use of civil defense in reference to its emergency management agency. This change brings Hawaii in line with modern best practices and updates the outdated language and references used in prior statutes.
Act 111 also establishes an Emergency Reserve Corps and authorizes the 24/7 State Warning Point, both critical increases in the state’s readiness to respond to hazards. It does not significantly change the governor’s emergency powers, but it does vest county mayors with emergency authorities independent of the state emergency management structure.
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