For all my preparedness peeps and PIO planners out there…
Hope this makes your life tons easier.
Special thanks to the Ready.Gov team at FEMA!
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Starting out – NIMS and ICS online classes
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.
Special visitors checking on our preparedness! #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
It is Tuesday and the final day of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
National Preparedness Day!!!!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#30: Flat Stanley & Flat Stella stopped by the fire station to check out our emergency preparedness kits. #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
In honor of National Preparedness Day, we had two special visitors at our fire station. Flat Stanley and Flat Stella stopped by for a quick visit and tour.
They wanted to see if all Firefighters and Paramedics were participating and prepared as part of September’s 2014 National Preparedness Month which was held all month long.
Both Flat Stanley and Flat Stella checked our Emergency Preparedness Kit in Ladder-11.
Flat Stanley asked if we had enough water ready…
Of course we do!
Flat Stella asked to see our emergency contact list as well as my new smoke detector.
As you can see, our emergency contact information is contained in the Vial of Life Program. And smoke detectors are always free from the fire department.
Flat Stanley made sure these were fresh fire extinguishers and they were ready to go.
Both had an awesome chance to take a ride in BFD Ladder-11.
Special thanks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready.Gov program.
Also thanks to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA’s Ready.Gov, Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA), and the Trumbull County Emergency Management Agency.
What a month! I’m proud of everyone who participated in National Preparedness Month and extremely happy that everyone is more prepared for any emergency or disaster.
Even Fire Trucks have emergency preparedness kits – you should too!#NatlPrep #Prepared2014
It’s Monday in the fifth and final week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Ready…Set…Monday!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#29: Even Fire Trucks have emergency preparedness kits – you should too!#NatlPrep #Prepared2014
Coordinated a visit to the fire station today w/ Flat Stanley and Flat Stella. They check on our preparedness efforts at the station including checking our emergency preparedness kit! More pictures and details tomorrow.
Speaking of Tuesday September 30th…don’t forget, tomorrow is National Preparedness Day!
Post your great activities by using the #NatlPrep or #Prepared2014
Looking forward to seeing all of your emergency preparedness stuff!
Your vehicle preparedness kits and maintenance before winter hits #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
It’s Sunday in the fifth and final week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
SundayFunday in the hizzouse!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#28: Your vehicle preparedness kits and maintenance before winter hits #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
Winter is just around the corner and many Meteorologists are predicting a brutal winter.
Check or have a mechanic check the following items on your car:
- Antifreeze levels – ensure they are sufficient to avoid freezing.
- Battery and ignition system – should be in top condition and battery terminals should be clean.
- Brakes – check for wear and fluid levels.
- Exhaust system – check for leaks and crimped pipes and repair or replace as necessary. Carbon monoxide is deadly and usually gives no warning.
- Fuel and air filters – replace and keep water out of the system by using additives and maintaining a full tank of gas. A full tank will keep the fuel line from freezing.
- Heater and defroster – ensure they work properly.
- Lights and flashing hazard lights – check for serviceability.
- Oil – check for level and weight. Heavier oils congeal more at low temperatures and do not lubricate as well.
- Thermostat – ensure it works properly.
- Windshield wiper equipment – repair any problems and maintain proper washer fluid level.
- Install good winter tires – Make sure the tires have adequate tread. All-weather radials are usually adequate for most winter conditions. However, some jurisdictions require that to drive on their roads, vehicles must be equipped with chains or snow tires with studs.
Double check your emergency preparedness kit in all your vehicles with:
- a shovel
- windshield scraper and small broom
- flashlight
- battery-powered radio
- extra batteries
- water
- snack food
- matches
- extra hats, socks and mittens
- first aid kit with pocket knife
- necessary medications
- blanket(s)
- tow chain or rope
- road salt and sand
- booster cables
- emergency flares
- fluorescent distress flag
Hope these tips help you prepare for your winter driving.
Don’t wait for the snow to hit first, be prepared.
Safe travels everyone!
Sports heroes? Celebrities? Nope. These are the true heroes #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
It’s Saturday in the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Who’s watching football on TV?
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#27: Sports heroes? Celebrities? Nope. But these heroes will always come through in an emergency #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
Share with your entire family today what a real hero is like. Share your emergency plans with your entire family.
Friday night lights? Saturday College Football? Sunday NFL? None of that matters.
Look, you may not be famous…
…or get paid zillions of dollars per minute. Who cares!
Your preparedness and planning efforts will come back ten-fold because it’s your family. Family is everything.
Be your family’s hero today.
Even the pros train and test emergency plans! #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
It’s Thursday in the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month.
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
ThirstyThursdays…I mean TestingThursdays continues!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#25: Just like you, the professionals train and test their emergency plans. #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
“The State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center is participating in the annual power plant training” Photo cred: Ohio Emergency Management Agency, (Columbus) 09/23/14
It is an essential part of your plan…actually doing it!
This was the view of the State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center where numerous emergency management agencies across the state participated in a multi-agency all-hazards annual power plant training. This training was evaluated by FEMA Region-V.
See, even the professionals train too!
Keep up the great work!
Your kids prepared for any emergency? Can they all be a Ready Big Hero? #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
It’s midweek in the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Wacky Wednesday continues!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#24: Does your kid have it? Prepared for any emergency? Can they all be a Ready Big Hero? #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
Make sure all of your family is prepared for any emergency or disaster.
Make sure they prepare with you and run family drills because that’s real hero stuff.
Your kid can be a Ready – Big Hero too!
Testing your local resources #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
It is the Tuesday in the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Towering Tuesdays!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#23: Test call your local resources and document their response times #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
Since you have your plans written, today would be a good day to test and see if the phone numbers are correct.
Let’s face it:
Phone numbers change frequently.
Emails change frequently.
Points of Contact change frequently.
Resources move and change frequently.
Stuff on resources change frequently.
Responsible agencies change frequently.
So make sure you update your rosters and emergency contact sheets today.
Reference your crew resource manual or your emergency contact list and test call a few of your emergency resources. Ask them how long it would take them to respond. Think about the timeframes and action you’ll have to do before they arrive.
Are you prepared to handle the situation by yourself?
Once you thought about that….don’t forget the phrase “2 is 1 and 1 is none”
Got your stuff? Now practice and train with your cool stuff #NatlPrep #Prepared2014
It is the Monday starting out the fourth week of 2014 National Preparedness Month
“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”
Reporting live from PA in Region-3 baby!
This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Practice for an emergency
#22: Got your emergency preparedness stuff? Before SHTF, practice/train with your cool stuff! #Prepared2014 #NatlPrep
PEMA’s IMAT team brought their stuff out and made them operational. Seriously, they tested their portable toilets.
After talking with PEMA’s Special Deployment & Response Officer Norm Auvil, I found out that PEMA regularly trains with their local responders.
In fact, a few resources are working with the Pennsylvania State Police in their current hunt…I mean operation.
Even though it seems self-explanatory, bringing out all your equipment and setting up resources (including toilets) makes all the difference. Testing setups, esp timing your storage-to-operational times will set you apart from other agencies who will most likely be playing catchup in an emergency.
***And you never want to be caught with your pants down (See what I did there?)***
Continue to be vigilant in your training. Your state of readiness is SO important to your constituents and your partners in safety.
Where is @rusnivek? 
