This week, I get to be the lead FEMA Instructor for ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents.
I glanced at the roster and it is PACKED with high level peeps in this course including three Chiefs of Staffs, two Chiefs, and two External Affairs peeps, and one Director. Whoa Nellie!
I better not screw this up.
Reporting live from the Center for Domestic Preparedness…
Where is rusnivek this week?
Catch you in Region 4 – Alabama!
Here we goooooooooooooooooooo
Welcome to FEMA Region V Deputy Regional Administrator Kevin M. Sligh!
FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor swearing in FEMA Region V Deputy Regional Administrator Kevin M. Sligh. Photo Credit: FEMA External Affairs
FEMA Region V includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
FEMA Region V Deputy Regional Administrator Kevin M. Sligh. Photo Credit: FEMA External Affairs
More about Deputy RA Kevin Sligh can be found here: https://www.fema.gov/kevin-m-sligh
Alright, I gotta say….STOP IT. Stop driving around with just one partial front window cleaned.
People, I get that it snows. It’s February. Snow happens. However, that does not mean you get to be a jerk.
OMG – CLEAN YOUR ENTIRE WINDOW OFF!
Don’t clean one part or a small portal, clean the entire windshield and ALL windows of your vehicle.
Common sense right?
Look, let’s all use good judgement this winter and get home safely.
#Winter driving tip: Clean your entire windshield and all windows before driving anywhere. Safety is definitely worth seeing. 💯 🚙 🚗 #ILWx #ChicagoWx
Your welcome.
Don’t @ me.
Soooo tired from this week.
I need a few moments tonight to space out.
Have you heard the jokes about the moon?
It’s really out of this world…..😆😆😆😆
Is this a want or a need?
Even if I cited social media OSINT stuff, I don’t think my boss would approve of this expense for me.
#dangit
You mean I have to use my actual hands?!?!? #barbarians 😆
It’s the first Hump Day of 2020.
So to honor the double double numbers, let’s take a look at doubles this Wednesday.
Engine-55 the onscene!
Truck 44 on the scene!
Ambo-66 on the scene!
If only I had a Battalion Chief-22…
Reporting live from DT Chicago!
Lots of people are working on the Coronavirus.
Despite the rise of deaths reported in patients in China, at this time, there are zero deaths associated with the Coronavirus here in the US.
There remains a very low possibility of infection here in the US.
Good reminder to
Be safe my friend…
Is it kinda like the elephant march when we line up ambulances outside?
Overcast dreary morning as we continue to support our public safety pros in the field 24/7. No rest for the weary!
But after Chicago, I was able to switch out to Aurora Station-8 as we discuss some ongoing issues and see how we can creatively explore more training/exercises to increase partnerships/coordination.
Lots of discussion on our ongoing FEMA Emergency Management Basic Academy as we continue to share the good that the DuPage County OHSEM does for all partners.
Sometimes it’s difficult for people to understand that Emergency Management is a different field than 30 years in the fire service or 30 years at the police department or 30 years working at an EMS service. Definitely not the same.
So in that same vein, we need to tailor our classes and exercises to address the all-hazards approach and address all partners.
We are fortunate that our classes are geared to hit all 15 Federal Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) in accordance with national plans. Our guidance is clear as we align with national doctrine, state grants/guidance, and local response plans to coordinate and execute any needed response plans.
The crux is that Emergency Management in the EOC will be the coordinating entity during any emergency or disaster. Period.
In order for locals to execute, State to manage, and Federal to assist and support, we need to have a firm understanding of what happens every step of the way. I am proud of my staff for taking the time to see these things through and explore options for our public safety pros.
No doubt, these are the kinds of things that make our EM stronger and solid at supporting our peeps 24/7/365. We in Emergency Management must continue to build a rock solid collaborative effort with our key players so that when we need to exercise or execute, we can do it seamlessly.
Special thanks to the men and women at the Aurora Fire Station 8 for their warm hospitality. Looking forward to seeing all of you in class and future exercises.
Reporting live from the bay floors between Truck-6 and Engine-99…I mean Engine-8…
Where is @rusnivek? 