Browning out your Friday plans…
Look closely and you can see a Zulu Cobra.
Operational proficiency is easy when you are in the classroom and it doesn’t hurt. Remember, it all goes to poop once it hits the fan.
As a hard core pro, continue to train in adverse conditions.
Be safe peeps.
Hello Friday!!!!
As part of the ongoing P26 push…I thought this quick video might help out a few peeps.
Mainly designed for PIOs, PAOs, and External Affairs Officers….I think anyone could utilize these easy tips.
Reporting live from the 24-7 SEOC…
To my fellow Americans….Happy 4th of July!!!
Cleveland, Ohio – 4th of July!
Here’s a few easy preparedness tips from the team at FEMA.
And for those who are stuck inside/have to work, here’s a few fun option for you.
Maybe NYC is better?
No? How about Chicago?
Well, whatever you do, just keep it real safe everyone.
Happiest birthday to the greatest country in the world. #USA
For my Emergency Management Pros – have you done your continuity planning yet?
What? You don’t have a backup Emergency Operations Center?!?
Let me help you for free: Sports-type restaurants can easily double as an Emergency Operations Center.
Oh schnikies – he’s right!
Remember on September 11th, FDNY had to move their EOC multiple times because of increased hazards, inaccessibility, and debris?
More planning? Any of the FEMA credentialed Master Continuity Practitioners can help you out…like me.
Likely this could be a good alternate to any Emergency Operations Center right? Large parking lot, ability to provide food, bathrooms, etc….all the stuff we need.
So yes, if you are short on funding, consider identifying a few neighborhood sports restaurants as backup emergency operations centers in your AOR and mutual aid districts/regions.
Like me, are you using the Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit Authority (GCRTA) to get to downtown Cleveland?
Here’s their map and information on their downtown stops.
Also, you can subscribe FOR FREE to their Commuter Alerts program here.
I have found their social media team is very responsive to inquiries. Follow them on Twitter: @GCRTA
BTW-If you happen to see me, say hi and let’s take a #selfie!
So here’s a recap of my deep fried turkey ordeal in 2015
Oil splashing is VERY real. I measured several times the fill rates with water, and we still have spillage. As you can see, the hazard is real and there is no room for error.
The overfill could have caught fire and ignited a gigantic fire ball.
Luckily, I took all precautions and things turned out great. Turnout gear and fire gloves – MANDATORY!
Birds all vary in size and no matter how many times you’ve done this before, you can never be too safe.
Gobble gobble
So what did we learn?
Plan for fire. Wear more than just shorts and flip flops. Boots, nomex everything!
Plan to be outdoors the whole time and never do it indoors. 
Hazards are real and you could explode and catch fire.
Use pure peanut oil to allow for the highest smoke point. Do NOT use olive oil.
Peanut oil actually expires so please check your expiration dates on the peanut oil package.
Measure your oil level first with water before you start frying. Use a catch bin like this seafood basket to better handle your bird and increase your chance of NOT dropping bird and splashing molten hot oil on everyone.
Just like El Guapo, make sure you have a plethora of fire extinguishers around.
Do it on concrete.
Have some aerial ops going on to help document your work.
Take photos while frying. (skillz)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Glad I’m not dead or caught the house on fire.
Whew.
@rusnivek
If you are getting started in taking a few National Incident Management System (NIMS) / Incident Command System (ICS) classes, you’ve come to the right place! Best part about the classes below? They are all online, available 24/7/365, and can be done for free.
Here’s a list of recommended Incident Command System (ICS) classes according to the 2008 requirements.
1. ICS-100.b: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
2. ICS-700.a: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
3. ICS-200.b: ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents
4. ICS-800.b: National Response Framework, An Introduction
After you complete the courses above, let me know so I can recommend the next steps in training.
BTW-You even get a certificate when you successfully complete the above class and post tests.
It’s Friday in the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Ahhh, Aloha Fridays!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#26: Are ALL your emergency flashlights working? Test em if you got em! #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
Since it’s a beautiful day, I would be a great day to test all your flashlights.
A few weeks ago, I talked about having flashlights in case of an emergency. Now would be the time to test and make sure each flashlight is in working condition.
Don’t forget about your helmet lights too!
And for my friends in the law enforcement world, don’t forget to check all your weapon lights too.
*I also had to change the batteries in my EOTech too.
Your preparedness actions now will definitely save you time during an emergency.
Reminder again, throw away all candles. Candles are dangerous and can start fires. Flashlights are WAY better for lighting.
Happy Aloha Friday everyone!
Midstream in the third week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Are you drowning in these preparedness tips yet?
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Build an Emergency Kit
#16: One Gallon of water per day / per person. Calculated for you = 48 bottles of water per person in your #Prepared2014 kit! #NatlPrep
So let’s do some simple calculations now.
1 bottled water = 8 oz of water
16 ounces of water = 1 pint of water
8 pints of water = 1 gallon of water
The recommendation is that every person has a gallon of water per day per person.
*****That means you need at least 16 bottles of water per person per day.*****
If you just whispered ERMAHGERD….then you should buy some water today.
This one is not negotiable…get it now. A case of bottled water is relatively cheap…like $3 for a case. Cheap. Do it.
Few tips once you get your water
Keep in mind, during an emergency, this is a very common sight.
So don’t let this happen to you.
Get your preparedness kit with water together today!
Mowing this week down as we are almost to the middle of the second week in 2014 National Preparedness Month!
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Terriffic Tuesdays are here!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Know How To plan for specific needs before a Disaster.
#9: When planning alternate routes for work or evacuation, factor in adverse weather conditions #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
By carefully planning your routes, you can prepare you and your family for adverse weather before it rolls in. Additionally, the use of your NOAA NWS Weather Radio to avoid bad weather will help you safely navigate to your destination in a timely fashion. Consider printing out maps w/ clearly defined routes for everyone in your family.
You do NOT want to mess with Mother Nature – so plan your routes accordingly and drive them often so you aren’t surprised by major/minor construction. Make sure you and your family are safe!
“Planning is everything.” – US President Dwight D Eisenhower.
