2017 new year includes a few new things.
New year = “new” instructor manuals. #excited
Now to transfer all my instructor notes from my old ones to the new ones.
Yep-I’m Captain Exciting!
My “new” instructor guides for 2017
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Final day of OEMA ICS-400 at Belmont College #AlohaFriday
Final Day of Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) ICS-400 class.
Lots of discussion on Area Command, MAC, Unified Command, EMAC, Declaration process, etc…
Talking about MACs (not Big Macs) made me kinda hungry for lunch.
Also discussion on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region-5 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC)…
…and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) in Washington DC.
Cameo appearance by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate
I don’t know about your ICS-400 class, but my class was all smiles.
And yes, no worries, I’m wearing an #AlohaShirt today.
Special thanks to Belmont College for hosting this great OEMA class.
Happy #AlohaFriday everyone!
Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s November ICS-400 class in Belmont County
Kicking off Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) ICS-400: Advanced ICS this morning in Belmont County, Ohio.
Great to see so many familiar faces from the previous ICS-300 class too!
Diverse participants from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia makes for a great class.
Additionally, participants represent local, state, and Federal Officials – this makes it an incredible group.
Dynamic activity discussion on Area command as well as spirited discussion on resource allocation for priorities – all the hallmarks of a great engaged class.
Looking forward to Friday – the final day!
Back in R4 at Cobb County EOC for Winter Weather Hazards
Back in Georgia again teaching Winter Weather preparedness today.
I am fortunate to teach at Cobb County’s Emergency Operations Center. I esp like the sound dampening walls and modular setup. Bonus points on the police museum too.
Numerous all-hazard agencies represented as participants shared past experiences from previous historic regional ice storms and complex response challenges.
Dynamic class with challenging table top exercise (TTE) with very creative injects.
I am grateful for the opportunity to teach again in Region-4.
More Emergency Management interviews at #IAEM16
It was super fun to interview Jody today at the 2016 International Association of Emergency Management Conference.
Emergency Management Officer Jody Hodge from the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency (Alabama)
Why is Jody so awesome?
Yeah, we talked about preparedness, talked about disaster kits, talked about natural disasters…But to close the interview, he said “Aloha y’all!”
Reporting live from #IAEM16
Things are going well here at #IAEM16
Well, things are going well….
Glad to meet and chat with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate at #IAEM16
Pascal and I were stoked!
Craig Fugate keynote at #IAEM16
Packed house to listen to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate here at the 2016 International Association of Emergency Managers annual conference in Savannah.
IMHO, I think it’s going to be “Craig unplugged.”
Day-3 Ohio EMA ICS 300 course with 911 PSAP & Belmont County EMA EOC
Third and final day of the Ohio EMA ICS-300 course at Belmont College.
PhotoCredit: @BelmontCollege
Mid morning, we had lots of great discussion for formal demobilization plans as well priority release procedures.
Our class had some serious discussion on cost vs expectations on resources. If you’ve ever been deployed to a disaster, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
Rounding out to the last module, almost test time!
After the class was over, I was able to score a visit to Belmont County 911 dispatch center for our class. So I invited the whole class to attend too!
Special thanks to Mr. Hudak for the tour and detailed explanation on normal operations in their Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) / 911 call center.
Our class then moved over to the Belmont County Emergency Management Agency where our class was given a formal tour of their Emergency Operation Center (EOC).
They just happen to be monitoring Hurricane Matthew – so that made it even better for all participants to see how this EOC can monitor any situation in real time. Thank you Belmont County EMA!
Positions ready…Executive Policy Room ready…ARES Comms center ready…fully operational…who could ask for anything more?!!?!? Even the bonus resources they have were great to see how they could support operations and paint a better picture to increase situational awareness / common operating picture (SA/COP).
Gah, I see this EOC being a great resource for many all hazards partners in public safety.
Great to showcase the efforts of local emergency management professionals and how they pair with Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA).
Special thanks to Glenn Trudo and Belmont College for being such gracious hosts for the OEMA ICS-300 class.
#CyberSecurity Conference in Lincoln for #NatlPrep #BadDayBag
Got invited to speak in Lincoln at the 2016 State of Nebraska Annual Cyber Security Conference. Great to have so many sponsors promoting CyberSecurity
Incidentally, next month, October is National Cybersecurity Month.
Following the FBI is always a hard act to follow. Additionally, I was the after lunch speaker. Gish.
Don’t worry, I’ll try to be serious. And yes, I’m wearing a tie.
I’ll even play a few fun videos too.
And they said try not to stand on any tables and chairs during class. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED~!
Super fun time presenting to some new peeps including those who laughed at my new cat jokes. Special thanks to NIPC’s Leslie…
…and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency’s Assistant Director Bryan and all the staff for the invite.
Since it’s still September and still National Preparedness Month, don’t forget to have your #BadDayBag ready to go too.
BTW-people often ask what I do when I get stuck at an airport for 5+ hours.
Hope this helps answer any questions.
NTED official = PER-344: Social Media Tools and Techniques course #NDPTC
It isn’t official until it’s DHS/FEMA NTED official #NDPTC
This….THIS!!!!!
I’m so happy right now.
Big mahalos to all the pros who have helped me through this process. I am fortunate to have your support in the course I created.
Yes indeed, this one is a big check mark off my career list.
