Created and designed and now piloting the new SM

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I rolled out my new FEMA presentation for FEMA Region-4 peeps at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL.


At this time, this course is the semi-final pilot so I’m almost there!

Obvs, I had to incorporate a great preparedness campaign from my friends at the CDC.  Have you heard of their preparedness campaign before? It costed the CDC a killer $87 (Get it? I’m so punny).


How about them Zombies?


Classroom activities make it easier for our all-hazards partners to come up with good messaging during preparedness, response, and recovery.


Shared experiences and open discussion amongst public safety providers allows for solid social media solutions to be developed for many common issues.


Participants use various hardware and software platforms to complete each assigned performance-based task. This showcases the spectrum of social media that spans hardware and software differences.


Final will be presented for certification in August in FEMA Region-9 at the State of California Emergency Operations Center located in Sacramento.


So nervous! But seriously, I’m so excited for this project, I can’t even…

@rusnivek

Tour from TFD and now instructing at FSU #Florida

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Thanks to the crew from Tallahassee Fire for their quick station tour and hospitality. 

  
Lots of equipment in a relatively small station. Also a good to hear that their AOR is growing and the chance for advancement is great at TFD.

  
Great to share a few stories – because no matter where you are from, the Brotherhood of Firefighters will always shine and exemplify the true meaning of family.

  
Now I’m starting off the morning on campus at beatiful Florida State University on the official FEMA/NDPTC class.

  
PIOs/PAOs – let’s get it on!

@rusnivek

Cleared for departure from RAP with special clearance

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Really enjoying the All-American themes lately. And this week has been no exception.


It was suggested that I get an aerial perspective when I depart. So clearing it with Ellsworth Approach, our pilots planned a quick figure 8 pass on our departure out of RAP.


I only wish I had my DSLR. Don’t worry Maverick, the pattern wasn’t full. Chillax!

Special thanks to the All-American flight crew today #Merica !

Now on to Florida!

@rusnivek

Even more South Dakota Alohas!

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Did someone say more cowbell? How about even more Aloha in South Dakota!


Not to be outdone, today’s class had to show more Aloha than the previous class.


What do you think?

IMHO, I think there is a ton more Aloha in South Dakota this week.

Mahalos to the Pennington County Emergency Management Agency Director Willett and Deputy Director White for hosting. Looking forward to the next class!

@rusnivek

A little Aloha in South Dakota!

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Bringing a little Aloha to South Dakota – great class today at Pennington County Emergency Management Agency.


Now use your SM/PIO skills for good!

Looking forward to today’s class.

@rusnivek

All-Hazards participants in today’s class in South Dakota

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Here for the class today. Numerous all-hazards responders including US Department of Interior, Bureau of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR), US Forestry Service, FireAttack T-1/2 AHIMTs, local law enforcement, infrastructure, utilities, public safety comms, PIOs, healthcare, Tribal agencies, and Emergency Management professionals from South Dakota.


Nothing gets in the way of good training!


In breaking for lunch just now, participants asked if the fella over there with the hella good hair had any Taylor Swift.

Yes, I’m a very accommodating instructor – no problem!


Reporting live from the EOC…FEMA Region-8 baby!
@rusnivek

Merick named Executive Director of Ohio Emergency Management Agency #OEMA

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Sima Merick was named as the Executive Director of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

  
Previous Executive Director Evan Schumann now serves as the Deputy Director of OEMA.

The primary mission of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency is to coordinate activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. This mission is carried out by closely interfacing with local, state and federal agencies in an effort to bring resources of recovery and support to Ohioans impacted by the disaster. In addition to disaster response and recovery, Ohio EMA agency activities include: education, training, planning and preparedness – strengthening Ohio’s first responder capabilities and improving communication across the state.
@rusnivek