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JICing it out today in class

Posted on February 2, 2017 by rusnivek

Solid Thursday talking about Joint Information Centers (JICs) and Joint Information Systems (JISs).

Additionally, seeing how our Federal partners build into local and state response is key to showcase how everyone works together.

It is imperative that we continue to push the efforts of our all-hazards partners in public safety to ensure our community ability to return to normal after any disaster.

Later this afternoon, we’ll dive into some social media tech stuff including a bit on intelligence. Hope to share the power of social media with my new peeps.

PC Credit: Nina

Also, I hope they now use their social media powers for good!

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Kicking off another Basic PIO Course at Wayne Township Fire

Posted on January 31, 2017 by rusnivek

Breaking down more Public Information Officer stuff today at Wayne Township Fire!

PC: Mike Pruitt

Basic Public Information Officer (G-290) for my 29 newest peeps!

And yes, I already brought out the PIO stick!

PC: Ivette Olave

You know we’re going to have some great collaboration today!

Reporting live from the front of the class…

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Setting up for this week’s classes

Posted on January 30, 2017 by rusnivek

Setting up all the fun today for our Basic PIO course and JIC/JIS course.

Both these FEMA courses are cornerstone classes that all external affairs professionals should take. Additionally, the emergency management/disaster response networking opportunities are outstanding.

And yes, we are going to do some on camera interviews too.

Bring your A-game.

Hope to see you in my class tomorrow.

@rusnivek

Kicking off today’s #PIOCON17

Posted on January 20, 2017 by rusnivek

Let’s get this conference started!

PIO Skillz in 3…2…1…

PC: James Pollack

#PIOCON17

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On camera crisis interviews, SnapChat, and FacebookLive showcasing the new Quint

Posted on December 22, 2016 by rusnivek

Doing some PIO camera work today. Don’t be nervous!

Even for the most experienced professional, on camera interviews are challenging, but the more you do them, the easier it gets. Additionally, we were fortunate to have several participants with past media (TV and newspaper) experiences to share with the class too.

Social media? You bet! We talked a ton about SnapChat too.

Also had some fun with FacebookLive.

On the spot interviews showcasing the new Quint.

Great class!

@rusnivek

Fire station PIOs with lots on crisis communications

Posted on December 20, 2016 by rusnivek

Detailed to this station! Who is ready for some PIO training?!?

But first, lemme go on a run.

Afternoon will be filled with Crisis Communications and mock interviews.

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Presenting today at the 2016 CEAO Annual Conference #PIO

Posted on December 6, 2016 by rusnivek

Presenting today at the 2016 County Engineers Association of Ohio Annual Conference!

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Public Information stuff as well as some Communications Strategies for government officials.

I’ll try not to dance on stage today.

Maybe.

Looks like it’s going to be a fun class!

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This busy 5-7-8-6-5 December will close out 2016

Posted on December 5, 2016 by rusnivek

Slight delayed as I was OCONUS – but December is here! December is here!

First week, I’ll be presenting at the 2016 County Engineers Association of Ohio’s Annual Winter Conference. I’ll then be on a special detail to the Blue Springs Police Department (Missouri). And then teaching some social media in Topeka for the State of Kansas Emergency Management. Region-7 baby!

Second week, I’ll be back at the State of Colorado’s Emergency Operations Center to teach the new FEMA/NDPTC social media tools and techniques course. Region-8 is great!

Third week, I’ll head down to Region-6 to Baton Rouge to teach another FEMA/NDPTC social media tools and techniques course.

And then the fourth week, I’ll be in southern Ohio teaching a detailed public information course and crisis communications workshop. Back in Region-5!

How did the holidays get SO busy?!?!

Be safe peeps!

@rusnivek

PIO skills in san…ni…ichi…

Posted on November 26, 2016 by rusnivek

PIO skills in san…ni…ichi…

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SURprise visit to my favorite Social Media class #NDPTC

Posted on November 5, 2016 by rusnivek

Who just shows up at a brand new social media class?!?

Glad to see the newly FEMA certified, NDPTC Social Media Tools and Techniques Course (PER-344) to Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Also glad to see so many fellow peeps as well as public safety professionals who are willing to utilize technology to better their agencies.

Great engagement especially during classroom activities by instructors too.

Seriously, I’m proud to see that this class can help shape the way government and public safety agencies use social media in planned events as well as before, during, and after a disaster.

Super proud.

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