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Day-3 of the APIO course with the Master PIOs at FEMA’s EMI

Posted on February 14, 2018 by rusnivek

Day-3 of the Advanced PIO course and today, we see some structure!

No doubt there was going to be some stuff on ICS forms because we got some…

…ICS-215s forms for the win!

And of course more interviews because evacuation and shelter information is super important. So bring on the interviews!

And yes, it’s not easy being green!

BTW-human with pet sheltering is totes important so make sure you know exactly what kind of message you want to pass on.

Lots of work on camera esp focusing in on joint press conferences…

…and of course solid reporter questions too.

#WeWearPinkOnWednesdays

At the end of the class, MPIOs initiated a panel discussion with Rita and I on public information.

PC: Joe

Yep, an unfiltered look into PIO stuff for anyone. We as PIOs should not remain silent.

I am convinced that we are to share knowledge and enhance other PIO’s skills. Because “a rising tide raises all ships” right?

Reporting live from the External Affairs side of the house at the Emergency Management Institute…

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Day-2 of the Advanced PIO course w/ the MPIOs

Posted on February 13, 2018 by rusnivek

Day-2 of the Master PIO class….back at it with all the Advanced PIOs.

Lots of distractions in class…

But that’s all just part of the PIO job. Filter and prioritize!

Listening and learning from the years of experience in this class is just one part of the training.

Reporting live from EMI’s famous S-building…

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Day-1 of the Advanced PIO class at FEMA’s EMI! #MPIO

Posted on February 12, 2018 by rusnivek

Starting out the Advanced PIO class week with the big cheese – a warm EMI welcome from the new FEMA EMI Deputy Superintendent Steve Heidecker!

My buddy!

Phil laying down the usual ground rules like…

Don’t look for Camp David.
Don’t open windows.
Don’t touch helos.
Don’t break anything.

And yes, today, I was fortunate enough to introduce my favorite Indianapolis Fire Department Batt Chief/PIO Extraordinaire….Ladies and Gents….put your hands together for BC Rita Reith!!!!!

Glad to see so many of my former students come here to FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute for more training. And they get to hear my same PIO instructor jokes again.

PC: Cody McDonell

And great to meet so many of online peeps for the very first time aka #IRL. Yes of course there will be lots of tweeting and #hastagging going on this week.

You in my class? Holla yo!

Reporting live from FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute’s Advanced Public Information Officers class…

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2018 Ohio EMA Spring Emergency Management Director’s Conference?

Posted on February 11, 2018 by rusnivek

Are you attending the State of Ohio 2018 EMA Spring Emergency Management Director’s Conference?

FINAL+Agenda+Spring+2018+Ohio+EMA+Conference.doc

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Um, is that a #Fire #Hydrant #condom? #Firefighter

Posted on February 9, 2018 by rusnivek

Sooooo, is this like a winter condom for your fire hydrant?

Glow in the dark reflective so you can find it better in the dark!!!

I love the extra effort people make to support their local fire department.

#SafetySur approves!

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Thursday 02-08-18 at 1700: Exempt employees

Posted on February 8, 2018 by rusnivek

“I want to outline some logistics for tomorrow. Exempt employees will continue to work a normal work schedule; albeit, the work conducted may be different than their typical day-to-day activities.” -Eric

Government – get it together please.

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Day-2 of HSEEP

Posted on February 8, 2018 by rusnivek

Day-2 of HSEEP.

Lots of discussion on writing solid Objectives….ahem, SMART Objectives.

SMART Objectives peeps!!!

SMART objectives will immensely help your evaluators monitor your participants’ actions during any exercise.

It is always fun to lay the ground work for one of the most influential and critical courses in Emergency Management.

Just cause the sun goes down, doesn’t mean Emergency Management stops…..24/7 EM Pros are ready to support any emergency or disaster.

I’d suggest all of you take the FEMA E/L-146 Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and take it with your local, county, state, and Federal partners.

Teamwork will always lead you to success.

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HSEEPing it up today

Posted on February 7, 2018 by rusnivek

Fun times sharing the HSEEP magic with everyone here.

I’ll try hard not to hit every acronym…try.

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My favorite Superbowl commercials? #SB52

Posted on February 5, 2018 by rusnivek

My favorite commercials from the Superbowl last night?

Thank you Budweiser.

(But what about the US Virgin Islands?)

Also, thank you Verizon for that breathtaking 1991 image of heroism and call to duty by FDNY Rescue-1 Firefighter Shea.

Trust me, every single #Firefighter worth their weight, knows this image and the events leading up to this.

Me? I am glad to be a small part of organizations and agencies that continue the good fight to provide safety to countless citizens. I am humbled by these companies that took the focus from their “widget” and turned the attention to those who have dedicated their life to serve.

Thank you.

@rusnivek

P.S. Good football game too.