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JICing it out today in class

Posted on February 2, 2017 by rusnivek

Solid Thursday talking about Joint Information Centers (JICs) and Joint Information Systems (JISs).

Additionally, seeing how our Federal partners build into local and state response is key to showcase how everyone works together.

It is imperative that we continue to push the efforts of our all-hazards partners in public safety to ensure our community ability to return to normal after any disaster.

Later this afternoon, we’ll dive into some social media tech stuff including a bit on intelligence. Hope to share the power of social media with my new peeps.

PC Credit: Nina

Also, I hope they now use their social media powers for good!

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Kicking off another Basic PIO Course at Wayne Township Fire

Posted on January 31, 2017 by rusnivek

Breaking down more Public Information Officer stuff today at Wayne Township Fire!

PC: Mike Pruitt

Basic Public Information Officer (G-290) for my 29 newest peeps!

And yes, I already brought out the PIO stick!

PC: Ivette Olave

You know we’re going to have some great collaboration today!

Reporting live from the front of the class…

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Kicking off today’s #PIOCON17

Posted on January 20, 2017 by rusnivek

Let’s get this conference started!

PIO Skillz in 3…2…1…

PC: James Pollack

#PIOCON17

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Hello to January 2017!

Posted on January 1, 2017 by rusnivek

December was relatively busy but say hello to January 2017!

In the first week, its paperwork mania! As usual, we have yearly update classes that needs to be completed and mandatory inservice training.

Second week, I’ll be headed to the State of New Mexico’s Department of Heath to teach Social media. For my friends in Region-6, I also need to figure out if I’m a green or red. Hmmm.

Third week, I’ll be presenting at the huge PIO Conference in Franklin County (Columbus), Ohio. Working the PIO magic with Jennifer Ciaccia and Erica Creech. It’s a huge conference with tons of participants. Do you want to attend? Just email Xenia (xeniapalus@franklincountyohio.gov ) for more deets.

Fourth week, I head back to St. Clair County Michigan to teach social media. If you remember, these are my peeps who participated in the big Cause IV experiment with the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Canada’s Public Safety on a cross-border full scale exercise in 2016. Excited to see my peeps again!

2017 is here. Bring it!

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Fire station PIOs with lots on crisis communications

Posted on December 20, 2016 by rusnivek

Detailed to this station! Who is ready for some PIO training?!?

But first, lemme go on a run.

Afternoon will be filled with Crisis Communications and mock interviews.

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Presenting today at the 2016 CEAO Annual Conference #PIO

Posted on December 6, 2016 by rusnivek

Presenting today at the 2016 County Engineers Association of Ohio Annual Conference!

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Public Information stuff as well as some Communications Strategies for government officials.

I’ll try not to dance on stage today.

Maybe.

Looks like it’s going to be a fun class!

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PIO skills in san…ni…ichi…

Posted on November 26, 2016 by rusnivek

PIO skills in san…ni…ichi…

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SURprise visit to my favorite Social Media class #NDPTC

Posted on November 5, 2016 by rusnivek

Who just shows up at a brand new social media class?!?

Glad to see the newly FEMA certified, NDPTC Social Media Tools and Techniques Course (PER-344) to Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Also glad to see so many fellow peeps as well as public safety professionals who are willing to utilize technology to better their agencies.

Great engagement especially during classroom activities by instructors too.

Seriously, I’m proud to see that this class can help shape the way government and public safety agencies use social media in planned events as well as before, during, and after a disaster.