Beyond excited to teach my class today.
Created it. Wrote it. Published it. In the FEMA catalog.
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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.
Rolling out the newly revamped G0290 in Ohio
My desk is a mess with course information, participants manuals, IGs, post-tests, classroom activities, etc…and as we start to plan out the rollout of the new PIO G0290 for Ohio.
I do enjoy popping new classes.
You guess it, February has just reared it ugly head. But don’t worry-
Me too. I got a very positive attitude about this.
Whoa-Winter Weather Wednesday in New Hampshire
Following the 2015 New Hampshire Winter Weather Awareness Week push, I’m here in FEMA Region-I training our all-hazards public safety providers in various emergency management courses.
Today is FEMA/NDPTC’s new Winter Weather Hazards Science and Preparedness class.
Presenting with a few fellow Emergency Management pros and Meteorologists today!
Reporting live from the State of New Hampshire Fire/EMS Academy…
Final FEMA review of the new social media courses #NDPTC
I popped back-to-back-to-back social media classes last week in Sacramento, California.
Participants from all over the west coast attended. Specifically for Thursday and Friday, FEMA reviewed our new curriculum courses. Yep, straight up evaluation. Not going to lie, I was pretty nervous.
Ongoing for course design, I will make a few more additions/changes before courses are sent to the National Training and Exercise Division (NTED) for certification. Hoping for final approval in November 2015. Hope to hear the magical words “Federally published” as my course is listed in the DHS / FEMA Training catalog. Whoa Nellie!
For the classes? We had great interaction from all participants.
Solid discussions during the breakout sessions included professionals from all Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) as well as experts from the National Weather Service (NWS), Critical Infrastructure, and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs), etc… Diverse groups make for the best discussions for sure!
As part of our continued efforts in Emergency Management, it is imperative that we address issues from the All-Hazards approach and incorporate the support of our stakeholders in solutions.
With heavy discussion, class participants had a great time engaging with others and using tools/techniques that are specific to the Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Directorates. Obviously, I showcased the importance of a good Public Information Officer (PIO) / Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and how their interaction in the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) or the Joint Information Center/System (JIC/JIS) is imperative to a successful emergency or disaster.
Also, starting to build an online learning library that can be easily accessed from anywhere using the #NDPTC is always good reference. Free. My favorite F-word.
Special mahalos to fellow Instructors Cheryl and MaryJo in the delivery of these courses.
Also the solid smiles from fellow #SMEM Jennifer and Scott was crucial support on this delivery.
Glad to be working with partners like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC), and the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC). Truly great to see everyone working collaboratively. Thanks to the Sacramento County Emergency Management for hosting these courses.
Looking forward to the next class at the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) conference in Clark County, Nevada. See you there!
Created and designed and now piloting the new SM
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…
Another semi-final pilot FEMA course #NDPTC
In with the new – instructing another semi-final pilot for this FEMA course.
Why? Because social media is all about engagement.
Fun stuff in FEMA Region-4 at the Florida State University.
June 2015 and my first visit to Region-8
June will be a lighter schedule as I wind down on a few projects.
First week: I’ll be at the OEMA Basic Public Information Officers course including the JIC/JIS part. On camera interviews for everyone! (Region-5)
Second week: I am assigned to South Dakoka. My first time in FEMA Region-8 baby!
Third week: I will be in Florida (Region-4) piloting FEMA/NDPTC new social media presentation.
Fourth week: I’ll be back in Ohio and I *might* be working in an EOC or a field ICP.
Quieter month huh?
OEMA Basic Public Information Officer training – camera time!
Aside from the great classroom learning and building of networks, the on camera interviews are always hard to prep.
Our Basic Public Information Officers Course helps those who have NEVER been in front of a camera, actually see themselves.
We do on-camera interviews. Yep. Camera time! Members from local Fire Departments participated.
This included Chief Fire Officers from the suburbs too.
Agents from the ATF spoke very well.
Staff from USCG District 9 in Buffalo.
And of course members from the local law enforcement too.
Classroom critiques are always difficult to watch, but that kind of constructive evaluation helps those PIOs become better communications professionals.
I encourage all PIOs and PAOs to train regularly in front of a camera.
Special thanks to former WKYC reporter Kristin Anderson on her input too.
Never know when the local media will need a statement of your ongoing operations.
Looking forward to the next OEMA PIO Course!
Today’s Basic PIO class today in Ohio
Great Basic Public Information Officers course here in Ohio.
Lots of great interactions in class.
Additionally great networking!
Can’t wait for tomorrow’s on-camera interviews!
Where is @rusnivek? 