Lots to learn today with deep discussions on integration with various local, county, state, and Federal officials.
It’s acronym galore!
If you were wondering, that flow chart above makes perfect sense to me.
Morning was also spent on a huge discussion on deployment preparedness.
Trust me, I definitely got that part down.
Long day ahead tomorrow too including meetings with City of Columbus officials.
Morning Ohio EMA! #Mothership
Welcome to the first day of NIMS ICS Incident Management Team Incident Commander course!
Got a quick welcome from Ohio EMA Training & Exercise David Nunley.
Lots to discuss including responsibilities, leadership, and of course paperwork (ICS forms).
Great first day with participants from Ohio, New Mexico, Oregon, and Georgia with tons to digest in all the slides.
Lots.
Channeling my inner Patrick.
Looking forward to tomorrow!
Not going to lie…I think DuPage County Homeland Security and Emergency Management has some of the neatest stuff.
Like legit old school Civil Defense stuff!
Fact: Did you know DuPage County used to have an underground impervious EOC bunker? Seriously just like the old War Games EOC “Crystal Palace”. Probably didn’t have a WOPR.
Great to briefly chat with DuPage County HSEM Director William Babyar too. Lots in common.
Special thanks to DuPage County HSEM PIO John Nebl for the grand tour and meetings.
Famous x2! @rusnivek + @SchaumburgNebl #AlohaFriday
Looking forward to supporting DuPage County operations.
@rusnviek
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!
Another great day in Georgia talking about preparedness to various pros.
Special thanks to Glynn County (GA) EMA Director Jay Wiggins for hosting the class…
…and special thanks to Laura Ginn who coordinated efforts on behalf of everyone in City, County, and State of Georgia.
Glad to see so many participants here to learn but more importantly, share information and challenges and success stories they found within their community. Espically when it comes to senior care and supportive care – these issues need to be talked about openly and various members of family and staff need to be aware of challenges they may face when disaster strikes.
Aside from www.ready.gov program – there are a ton of other agencies to follow to ascertain great and trusted information.
Remember, a short time ago, this entire area was hit by Hurricane Matthew with MANDATORY evacuations.
Building these kinds of relationships before a disaster can only strengthen our efforts in response and recovery.
Plus, it’s super awesome to hang with like-minded individuals who are so dedicated to preparedness.
Be safe peeps!
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.
Who’s ready for some ICS-400 action?
ICS-400 aka Advanced Incident Command System (ICS) is going to be fun!
Hoping to showcase a few successful incidents (like NBA Championships, 2016 World Series, Hurricane Sandy, and of course the Republican National Convention).
Reporting live from the Health Department!
Day-3: FEMA External Affairs PIOs (MRSP) heading out to the south side!
Nikki with 2 Ks and Kevin with 1 K.
On the docket – coordinated messaging, pressers, VIP visits, and media interviews.
Rolling 2 deep for Branch-2!
“I love the smell of fresh EOC in the morning…”
Let’s get our social media on!
Say #Aloha to the brand new FEMA / NDPTC Social Media Engagement Strategies class!
Reporting live from the State of Colorado Emergency Operations Center…
Where is @rusnivek? 