Much less traffic at 0330.
Maybe I’ll get my own train car to myself today!
But trust me when I say, good instructors don’t just show up at the start of class and tell war stories. Dedicated instructors are always prepping for class, enhancing the materials to better the participants time and value of the course.
Great afternoon talking to Holly and the American Red Cross Communications Team in Chicago! 
More training for our partners!
Looking forward to the fun classes upcoming with the entire Red Cross branch that serves Illinois for emergencies and disasters
FoodForThought: A foul one could turn your StrikeTeam bad.
On a calm Saturday morning here’s my thoughts:
Make sure your squad is dedicated 24/7 to the exact same mission w/ the exact same goals and objective.
The important point to remember is that we are focused on continued service to all of our parter public safety agencies and all of our communities 24/7.
Reporting live from the sunny sidewalk…
Starting out the new year…and already playing with toys.
EOC activation drill focusing in on flow and resources starting in 3…2…1…
Holey moley-welcome to 2019!!!!
First week we gotta hit the internal staff with an EOC training exercise and of course finalizing plans for 2Q 2019.
Second week we hone our training plan with Illinois EMA, then swing by and talk comms stuff with the Red Cross Chicago Office. Also popping an easy ICS-400 course on Wednesday and Thursday.
Third week we got a double double special with two packed ICS-300 courses at the home office and tertiary care hospital. Then on Friday, we nail down the FEMA G0289: PIO Awareness course.
Fourth week I’ll be running a PIO workshop and PIO Tabletop. But also dying to hear the internal training update on our mass fatality workshop on Wednesday.
Fifth week, I’ll be popping the FEMA Region-5 COOP class at the office. COOP it baby!
Yar, its going to be busy January.
For those that were wondering, I am NOT included in the looming shutdown. Just got this email from the leadership at Response and Recovery.
FEMA side of the house – essential employees (aka “exempt”) remain.
24/7 on the watch – ready to serve this great nation.
Where is @rusnivek? 