Today’s ICS class included participants from OH, WV, AL, and PA. Expanded special exercises w/ enhanced HAZMAT response. I’m beat.
Good night peeps.
Weekend ICS class
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Different resources for participants in my ICS classes #NIMS
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.
Correct typing starts early… #Tanker #Tender
No Tonka, according to the FEMA NIMS Typing, this is a Tender.
Ahem.
**Truth be told, I’ve mistakenly done this over the statewide radio. #oops
Early morning meeting with the Director of National Integration #WHSMEM #SURINDC
Early start today meeting with Doc Lumpkins who is the Director of National Integration Center for DHS/FEMA.
Numerous points discussed w/ the group:
- Large discussion based on NIMS typing of IT teams
- Increasing trust with public and private partnerships
- Clear NIMS/ICS standards for use in the EOC standardization (like ICS vs hybrid vs non-compliant)
- Real social media use for PIOs in the JIC/JIS for actionable information
- The broad impact of net neutrality
- VOST as a deployable asset
- Delivery of classes for RCPT and functional needs population
- States who have ESFs which do not match up with standards established by DHS/FEMA (aka rogue ESFs)
- Advanced resource typing
- CPG and committees to help guide CPG review
- Whole communities approach through framework
- Private sector approach/interactions and their use of NIMS
- Integration of planning across various levels and agencies
Doc’s team engaged our questions and honestly answered several burning issues. As the week continues, Doc informed us that more materials were going to be released from the National Integration Center and National Protection Framework shortly for review. EXCELLENT!!!
Just like at the NEMA conferences, UASI conferences, etc…I really enjoy meeting with Doc Lumpkins. He provides great insight and he is HILARIOUS!
Overall, by engaging with the core prominent Social Media in Emergency Management peeps, Doc Lumpkins and the rest of the National Integration team can continue to incorporate real and pressing issues into the new doctrine.
Thanks again for the meeting Doc!
Now my ride just arrived, a black suburban, headed for the White House!
Accountability is key in any event or disaster – Well done Chief!
Glad to see my T-card class is being used already for all the public safety professionals in the Mahoning County area today for their big event Thunder Over the Valley.
Way to use ICS and NIMS for resource allocation on scene as well as in the air too (And we all know it’s not easy keeping up with the USAF Thunderbirds).
Also, check out a behind the scenes shot from Bazetta Fire Chief Dennis Lewis at their Incident Command Post. OSC, PSC, and RESL positions referencing those valuable T-cards.
For any occasion, event, or disaster – accountability will make or break you. So make sure your crews know what to do.
Keep up the solid work peeps!
@rusnivek
ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents at SGFD
Starting out ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents this morning. Fairly large class with VERY varied backgrounds makes for an interesting class.
Also good to see both EMA directors from Medina County and Wayne County stop in and welcome the class too.
As always, it’s great to be teaching on behalf of Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) in Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS).
@rusnivek
Saturday and Sunday = My nose in books!
Spent the day reviewing and researching.
Digging into my C&GSF instructor books, all my position specific books as well as referencing my ICS-300 and ICS-400 manuals.
And for good measure, I also referenced my OSC, PSC, LSC, and LO instructor books too.
Yeah I know…geekish.
Doc Lumpkins would be proud (I think)
Glorious weekend indeed.
@rusnivek
A fun disaster class…on accountability #NIMS
To the untrained eye, they just look like toys.
To Incident Commanders, this is an incredibly valuable tool that provides operational and tactical response accountability.
To bring this all-hazards accountability course to your location, just let me know.
Yep, I’m making classes about disasters fun again!
@rusnivek
Ice and Water Rescue in NW Ohio – All-Hazards Full Scale Exercise
Spending a bunch of time in NW Ohio with several emergency services agencies focused in on Water/Ice Rescue.
Did some GPS coordinate work, observation and recon work, and of course some grid search pattern work.
A few of my peeps testing their newly acquired National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) concepts.
Had a chance to interact with a few of the NW Ohio water rescue resources as well as a few aeromedical agencies too.
I’m glad to see so many willing all-hazards participants involved in this exercise.
Also glad to see local and regional law enforcement participation in the day’s events too.
Despite relatively colder temps, all crews managed to say jovial and warm.
Thanks again to my cadre of ICS Subject Matter Experts in Operations, Logistics, Public Information, Communications, and Air Operations who assisted today with evaluation.
@rusnivek
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