Glad to see July is here and look what new equipment came in today:
Looking forward to doing some work with my Vanguard MK-1 gloves.
Initial observation – these Vanguard gloves are super soft!
Shout out to the team Nick, Andy, and Ryan!
Browning out your Friday plans…
Look closely and you can see a Zulu Cobra.
Operational proficiency is easy when you are in the classroom and it doesn’t hurt. Remember, it all goes to poop once it hits the fan.
As a hard core pro, continue to train in adverse conditions.
Be safe peeps.
Day-3 final day of ICS-300 starting out with another in class exercise!
It is imperative that we push all agencies to think outside of their normal comfort zone and look to alternate resources and like-minded professionals.
Not only other pros, but also standardizing the response so that everyone is on the same page, using the same terminology, same forms, and same plans and objectives.
Your agency’s mission is very important.
Your organizational goals are super important too.
But those SMART Objectives are SOOOO critical to everyone onscene as well as future operational periods.
And yes, the same truths still apply: coffee and collaboration are totes critical when a disaster first strikes.
But it also takes a consummate professional to continue the work after the response phase…but into recovery and mitigation. Thus ensuring your community some protection as we are always in a state of preparedness.
Our class also had lots of discussion on this slide as we view credentialing as a preparedness activity as we look to standardization and qualifications.
Great week and proud of the work from all participants in this class.
Looking forward to seeing all of you on the next big one.
Day-2 of ICS-300 started off with some class discussion on other classes that newer Emergency Management Professionals could attend to help broaden the expertise.
As we roll into module-4, we have lots of in class exercises to help participants understand the importance of coordination in response.
Proud to see so many here from various disciplines as well as a few familiar faces in the crowd too.
And again, if you look closely, you can see participants smiling…IN MY ICS-300 CLASS!!!!!
Lotsa smiles!!!!
Again, great to see solid collaboration here in class. Sooooooo many great ideas exchanged in the room. Even more proud to see it done BEFORE an emergency or disaster.
Also, one day, someone will recognize my hand puppet skills.
Kidding.
Day-2 dunzo. Great participation from everyone in the class!
It’s Monday morning so lets kick off another hard core ICS-300 course…in the Poinsettia Room! 🌺
Also known as the city’s Emergency Operations Center too.
Diverse groups today with a strong showing from our Department of Defense and local public safety professionals.
This kind of joint training provides us the opportunities to build stronger partnerships and even strengthen the preexisting bonds with DoD assets including a few special teams.
Lots of group work as participants figure out priorities and challenges during the first few hours and into the first/second operational period.
But working through the issues in a calm classroom will help reduce the amount of stress during an actual emergency. Finding out strengths and gaps and addressing them so that everyone can respond better to any incident. That’s right enhancing response capabilities.
Sound familiar? That’s what HSPD-5 (Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5) is all about. A coordinated response! <heavy breathing>
That is exactly what Emergency Management is all about – build relationships for a coordinated response. <heavier breathing>
And also proof, if you teach it right, you can get people to smile in my ICS classes.
Awww yeah!
Great work from all participants – lotsa participation from everyone!
Glad to see so much collaboration from local, county, state, Federal, and DoD assets.
And as always, thank you for your service to our great country.
Happy birthday Marty. It’s a great first day.
Looking forward to the next two days!
SundayFunday right? NOPE!
Just me prepping for another ICS-300 course tomorrow.
I think we’re doing the HAZMAT spill cause methyl ethyl bad stuff is on fire and about to go kabloom!
Lots to review for all participants tomorrow.
Law enforcement has been in some tough situations. Most recently, social media has been credited with engaging the public.
In fact, some agencies have used social media to engage suspects who may leave items behind on a scene of a crime. Oooooo, evidence!
But this is not one of those cases.
On 07-04-18, this image was initially shared on Facebook then across various social media platforms.
The image with caption inferring that local law enforcement agency was pursuing the suspect and that the suspect dropped his/her cell phone while eluding law enforcement. Then, in order to reach out to the suspect and friends of the suspect, local law enforcement uses the suspect’s social media account to reach out and taunt.
While funny for public safety, we as trusting public safety pros need to take time to dispel rumors and verify facts. PIOs should be at the front line of this issue.
And yes, this post was actually fake. What the whut?
Here’s Chicago Police PIO Anthony Guglielmi’s response to this post gone viral.
Sooooooo, to recap:
Well done CPD PIO!
Again, as PIOs we are the shepherds of our agency when it comes to reporting the facts and dispelling the rumors.
We as PIOs must remain vigilant and dispel rumors as soon as they appear. This is your job. The agency’s reputation is on the line so ensure the longevity and be cognizant of your agency’s image 24/7.
Hello Friday!!!!
As part of the ongoing P26 push…I thought this quick video might help out a few peeps.
Mainly designed for PIOs, PAOs, and External Affairs Officers….I think anyone could utilize these easy tips.
Reporting live from the 24-7 SEOC…
Status check! 10 fingers and 10 toes?
Did you follow all fireworks safety directions? I hope so.
It’s only Thursday so back to work!
Where is @rusnivek? 