Headed to Columbus today for a few administrative details.
Just proud to serve Ohio and this great country.
Not to worry peeps – just a day trip.
And yes, it’s Friday so you know what I’m wearing…Happy Aloha Friday peeps!
To the best country in the world…Happy 4th of July everyone!
Our nation who has relentlessly fought to be the home of the brave…because every true American bleeds red, white, and blue.
“And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” – President Kennedy, 1960
Let freedom ring.
Back in January 2015, the President made a speech – #SOTU (State of the Union).
POUTS’ quote was “Good luck Captain. Make sure to Instagram it.”
And on January 20, 2015, Commander Kelly’s Instagram account looked like this.
@STATIONCDRKELLY’s Instagram game = *cricket* *cricket* *cricket*.
Aaaaand getting called out by the boss on national TV is…er….rough. Woof!
So as a quick follow up to the NASA program, it appears that Astronaut Scott Kelly has stepped up his Gram game and is regularly posting some really neat content.
Postings include selfies too. Not bad because in space, there are not a bunch of people standing around to take pictures.
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.
Great meeting this afternoon with the leadership at the Department of Homeland Security Bi0Watch program today in the DC area.
I look forward to having more interaction for the conference calls, national conferences, and closed-door workshops showcasing the use of social media as one facet of on intelligence gathering and preparedness information dissemination.
Looking forward to seeing some of you folks later this year!
Special mahalos to Monique for intros.
Hello busy week in DC!
First up a meeting w/ old friends from DoD at the Pentagon.
Then I head to DHS to chat about social media to OHA/BioWatch leadership.
Then dinner with all the social media and disaster peeps from across the county. Lots of pretty important and influential peeps to meet up tonight.
Tomorrow is the White House workshops and events.
Still, totes excited.
Definitely a worthwhile video to watch pertaining to the Asheville Fire Department Captain Jeff Bowen Line Of Duty Death (LODD) in 2011.
*Personal note: Capt Bowen was one of my students in my Firefighter class.
Video produced by Randy Mantooth and sponsored by Masimo.
Jeff: Keep an eye out for all of us at the elevated IC.
Please thank those who served. Take a moment to remember those who have given their life for your freedom.
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Talking future training plans with Florida’s top emergency management leaders today.
(From left to right) FDEM Region-5 Coordinator Shawn Collins, FDEM Regional Coordination Manager Jim Roberts, FDEM Director Bryan Koon, FEMA/NDPTC Instructor John Bobel, FEPA Past President Anne Miller, and FEMA/NDPTC Instructor Kevin Sur.
FDEM=Florida Department of Emergency Management
FEPA=Florida Emergency Preparedness Association
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