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!
SundayFunday right?
Ambo 93, Ambo 42, and Truck-3 were obv out.
Views from the pad on Sunday.
@rusnivek
I see DHS/FEMA Administrator Brock Long likes IAPs and the Plans Section too.
Shout out to all those hard working PSCs!
Slight change of PIO plans today as I was initially assigned to ESF-13 (Law Enforcement) – I have been reallocated to support infrastructure.
So today, I spent some time with the NorthEast Ohio Regional Sewer District, their PIO/Outreach team, and WallyWaterDrop.
WallyWaterDrop and Jessica from NEORSD sharing important safety tips and stickers with everyone..
Great outreach event with Parent Magazine and with so many from our local area.
Also had a chance to pop a quick Periscope live video too.
Nice work Jen Elting!
Here’s a behind the scenes action shot (aka “making the magic happen”).
PIOs in action! (L to R: K. Sur, WallyWaterDrop, and J. Elting) PC: Chief J. Brewington
Great day to support our partners in public safety esp our PIO pros at NEORSD are an invaluable resource.
Fortunately, there was a Starbucks close by…so you know. #hydration
PIO + Coffee = Happy! PC: Chief J. Brewington
Reporting live with some Starbucks…
May is out like trout and June has come in with a slew of activities as well as the 2017 NBA Finals!
First week I’ll be in Missouri teaching my favorite class – Social Media Tools & Techniques and a functional social media exercise in Columbus. Yes I know, that means I won’t be attending the 2017 UASI Conference in Buffalo. #Boooo. However, my free time will be spent at Game-3 and Game-4 of the 2017 NBA Championships. #GoCavs!!!!!
Second week I will be teaching the FEMA EMI Incident Management Team Plans Section Chief Course in Cincinnati. With so many members from USAR Ohio Task Force-1 (including Schulmann) attending, it’s going to be a fun class. Are you attending?
Third week I think I got blessed with the approval to take the IMT Incident Commanders course at the home EOC in Columbus. Lemme see if I can login this time (Password “JOSHUA”).
Fourth week will be doing some tactical training including quals. #pewpew
Honestly, I just hope to stay afloat this month.
Additionally, June 2017 will serve as the foundation month for the 2018 training schedule. Who’s ready for more classes?!?!?!?
Get your learn on!
Spent part of my day at Twinsburg Fire (Summit County, OH).
Great to see Fire Chief Tim Morgan. Fun fact, I first met him when he was a new red helmet. We talked a bit about regionalization as well as building partnerships through our IMTs (Incident Management Teams).
But the fun began when I got a chance to chat with Assistant Fire Chief Steve Bosso about PIO stuff.
And of course other stuff too.
Say it with me: “partnerships”
Trust me, its great to have such an outspoken advocate for safety at Twinsburg and Summit County.
Be safe peeps – always lean on your trusted fellow peeps before the big one hits.
Say hello to the newest All-Hazards Incident Managment Team Logistics Section Chiefs!
Photo Credit: Jeff Vaughn, FEMA USAR Ohio Task Force-1
Keep it real peeps.
Always remember, Logistics makes the magic happen.
Day-5: Final day of the DHS/FEMA Ohio EMA All-Hazards Incident Management Team Logistics Section Chief course.
Again, special thanks to FEMA USAR Ohio Task Force-1 for hosting this week.
Solid morning as we talked about how the LSC frequently meets with the PSC well before much of the action happens.
In fact, it is likely that the LSC is at least 5 steps ahead of the OSC – to plan to supply and equip our tactical operations with the stuff they need.
Ohio EMA LSC Phil Johnson brief the class on how county agencies interact with our activated State EOC focusing in on resource ordering and task assignments.
Like good Logistics Section Chiefs, we debated the merits of pre-staging resources before they are needed for faster deployments and anticipating needs (leaning in).
Lots of discussion on EMAC and the success that the State of Ohio had with 2016 events including the 2016 Republican National Convention which was classified as a NSSE.
We discussed demobilization plans as well as factors that could contribute to delayed demob. As always, we emphasize on the safe return of all crews from disaster deployment.
At the end of the day, we were able to tour the DHS/FEMA USAR OH-TF-1 facility.
Amazing stuff!
Logistics plays a HUGE part of daily operations as they have thousands and thousands of pieces of deployable items needed for disaster operations.
So as you can see, LSCs have an insurmountable task of keeping order during non-disaster times.
For those in the military and are truly Logistics pees, I believe this is an amazing piece of equipment.
If you are a pro, and like to sling load your stuff, you should consider getting a few.
Special thanks to all the pros from DHS/FEMA Ohio USAR Task Force-1.
Yes it’s Friday. Look closely. That is an Aloha Shirt.
Superb ending of class with participants from numerous states on this #AlohaFriday!
Proud to serve my country and train other IMT LSCs from across this great nation.
Outstanding start to a week long All-Hazards Incident Management Team (IMT) Logistics Section Chif (LSC) Course.
Great week to be teaching in Dayton, Ohio – the home of FEMA USAR Ohio Task Force-1 (OH-TF-01).
We have outstanding participants from across the country including Ohio, Tennessee, New York, US Marshall’s Office, US Coast Guard, US Food & Drug Administration, and Ohio National Guard.
Region-5 and Region-2 and Region-4 in the hizzouse!!!!
Great engagement from numerous partners in public safety.
Day-1 done. Looking forward to a great week of Logistics with everyone.
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