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FEMA Basic Academy Science of Disaster Day-1

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Starting out the full second week of the FEMA Basic Academy!

Welcome to DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Director Murray Snow.

Glad to have our partners from NWS Chicago Mike Bardou joining us today too.

Our DuPage resident weather geek….I mean weather enthusiast John Nebl is here to share his weather emergency management knowledge too.

FEMA EMI Instructor Lenora getting into the meat and potatoes as we hit science big time this week.

Do you need the FEMA L0102: Science of Disaster Participant Guidebook?

Download it here –> L0102-ScienceOfDisaster-PG.

And if you were wondering #OOTD…

The socks match the tie.

HA!

Are you in our class this week?

@rusnivek

Christmas tree disposal should NOT block your fire exit – duh!

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When throwing away your Christmas tree, make sure you don’t block the emergency fire escape.

C’mon now, let’s all do our part to be apart of the Christmas miracle we call COMMON SENSE.

Please people, no more dumb things in 2020.

@rusnivek

HNY – holey moley it’s January 2020!

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Happy new year all!

How in the heck is it already January 2020?!?!? Lordy!

First full week, we roll out the second week of the FEMA Basic Academy. Additionally, we pop a special ICS-300 for FEMA at FEMA Region 5. Double booking is fun right?

Second week we are projecting our 2020/2021 plans and logistically trying to figure out how to pop our core classes for 2021.

Third week another PIO class in Lake County Ohio! #ESF15

Fourth week was planned for the IMT PIO TtT however, since I was the only Type–1 participant that qualified for the course, EMI decided to cancel the class. #booooooooo. Oh well, hope to catch the next one.

After a disappointing 2019, hoping to push a bit harder on 2020.

At this time, 2020 looks like a busy year. Hope to see you on the road.

@rusnivek

Congrats on PGFD’s PIO Mark Brady

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Congrats to Prince George County Fire PIO Mark Brady on a well deserved upcoming retirement from decades of service to public safety and PIOs.

I have been fortunate to know and work with Mark over the years in professional circles. Legit nice guy and consummate professional.

When I received this note, I was exhausted from working back-to-back Hurricane Irma/Maria Type-1 Federal disasters for months. Worked to the bone and getting very little sleep, I wasn’t quite sure what was going on.

I am grateful for Mark’s specific note to me. And in PIO classes, I talk frequently about Mark’s actions but when it comes to nurturing/growing PIOs, Mark took the time to check in on my well being and safety. Trust me when I tell you, I needed to see this note.

Related: For those that used Brady EMS books, that would be the same family – so yeah, Mark’s family is a legacy in public safety.

Congrats Mark. Enjoy retirement. Indeed, our paths will cross again. #PIO

@rusnivek

Less shorts, more pro

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In reviewing a few clips that were sent to me, I realize that people, even in an emergency, are judging our performance.

Take for example, this FDNY member who is seen in a video here on a rescue of a patient on the train tracks.

Welp, I am sure the Firefighter in shorts wasn’t trying to make a statement, but the public questioned his attire.

Maybe those shorts are approved attire for train response. I dunno.

Maybe he was wear testing for new uniform trial. I dunno.

Maybe he was working out when he got the call and couldn’t get dressed in time. I dunno.

Either way, the comments and pause it gave the general public was thought provoking and likens it to the same mantra we should be touting as we roll into 2020: WE ARE ALWAYS ON STAGE.

Quite honestly, your PIO(s) would not want to deal with this apparel issues.

Regardless of the temps or fashion, we should be cognizant of our apparel as we roll out to save lives.

While long pants doesn’t make us better at our jobs, it does provide a sense of unity and uniform.

Less shorts, more pro.

@rusnivek