This week doing PIO stuff with Cleveland Police Sgt Ciaccia.
You know…just working all the PIO magic tricks!
This week’s PIO magic from #RNCINFO #RNC2016 #RNCinCLE #GOPConvention
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Doctoring images to incite fear = not cool #SMEM #PIO #RNCINFO #Safety-SM-16-004
Lots of BSery going on.
@TKDMike pushed this image out on 07-16-16 at 1902 EST trying to portray that Cleveland is burning dumpsters tonight for the 2016 Republican National Convention.
Orig tweet w/ image found here
That image looked weird to me.
So let’s look a little closer shall we?
A simple online search found this exact image used multiple times.
Once as a meme for protesters in the UK
Made into a UK Meme
Yep. That’s weird.
Then the same image, slightly better quality found on imgur from 10 months ago.
From imgur
Again, double weird.
Then I found the original.
On flickr by Brian Neumann (2011)
Game-7 from the Stanley Cup in 2011. Appropriate photo credit to Brian Neumann.
In the initial @tkdmike post from 07-16-16, he has embellished the image and added the Quicken Loans Arena logo and an RNC2016 logo to the dumpster. Additionally, behind the gal on the right is also a photoshopped sign for Trump2016. **Clearly against the orig photo by Brian CA Neumann on 06-16-2011 on Flickr. The sign should not read “Trump 2016”, it should read “Sunrise Kitchens” – also note the hockey jersey.
Doctoring images to push political agenda or incite fear = not cool.
Canada image from 2011 –> fake it to be a Cleveland image in 2016 = not cool.
It’s going to be a long NSSE.
Reporting live from the JIC…..
Showcasing some of the specialty teams in play for the upcoming RNC #RNCINFO
Press event yesterday morning to showcase all the equipment and teams that could be utilized and deployed out for next week’s Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland.
Cleveland Police Sgt Jen Ciaccia lead the effort that started at 0600.
After events in Dallas, the bomb robot was of great interest to everyone.
If you take the time to understand the technology, this is an invaluable piece of equipment to any police department.
Some reporters wanted to try to wear the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) suits.
NBC Nightly News Correspondent Jacob Rascon even hoped on the Mounted Unit to see what it was like to ride above the crowds.
Nice guy.
Don’t worry, Cleveland Police’s Mounted Unit doesn’t j-walk…
…like you, they use the cross walk.
Bike patrol officers from across the state including Blue Ash Police and Akron Police were out running training throughout the city.
It’s great to have so many law enforcement agencies working together to ensure safety for all participants.
Additionally, lots of pros working behind the scenes making magic happen.
Proud to have a so many Public Information Officers (PIOs) working together in the Cleveland Joint Information Center (JIC).
Looking forward to more fun tomorrow.
And yes, it’s t-minus 3 days…
Joint SM and Intel SOG reviews for a large upcoming event
Reviewing my SOGs and social media assignments for the all-hazards social media specialists / intel positions in the JIC for an upcoming large scale national event.
An important part of any Joint Information Center (JIC): Now discussing the best non-verbal urgent alert hand signals for all staff deployed to the JIC.
Clearly, Mama PIO wins this round.
PIOs serving our community as well as our nation and of course planning for all kinds of “stuff”.
Great plans with solid PIO peeps makes all the difference.
Trust me on this one.
@OrlandoPolice: Kevlar helmet saved his life
“@OrlandoPolice: Pulse shooting: In hail of gunfire in which suspect was killed, OPD officer was hit. Kevlar helmet saved his life.”
@OrlandoPolice Pulse shooting: In hail of gunfire in which suspect was killed, OPD officer was hit. Kevlar helmet saved his life.
First responders must be properly kitted out with the right equipment to do the job they are assigned to do.
Always wear your stuff. Always.
Prepping for next week’s PIO classes and exercises
Prepping for another Public Information Officer, Crisis/TV interviews, and Social Media Courses next week.
Reporting live from LEX18…
I am definitely using a few examples to help break the ice.
Talofa from TALA FOU News!
But don’t worry, I have a whole library of examples to share – basically, what I’ve learned through experience.
One of the basic tips I talk about is RBF.
WKYC-3 (NBC Affiliate) in Cleveland, Ohio Photo Cred: Adam Gercak
Posture is important especially since I look super small behind a podium.
NBC24 (NBC affiliate) in San Francisco
One thing is for sure, on camera, I need to smile more.
Fox-8 in Cleveland, Ohio
#Yikes
Who is attending? I have the Mayor, entire City Council, Safety Director, Public Safety Chiefs, Health Department, Emergency Management, etc….So yeah, it should be fun.
Have a great long weekend peeps. Please take time to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms in this great country.
TEMS Operators are definitely #EMSStrong #EMSWeek2016
SWAT Medics aka Tactical EMS Operators have gained so much more prominence in daily operations.
In its infancy, Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) was made up of a bunch of EMS pros from so many different backgrounds.
These nuts.
These days, I’m glad to see my training has paid off and TEMS Operators are respected by their peers in the Fire/EMS Service, but as well as Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs).
Heck, even my friends at the FBI has many trained TEMS Operators.
Tactical EMS Operators (aka SWAT Medics) are a critical piece of a successful Emergency Medical Service operation.
Thank your local Tactical EMS pros for a job well done!
What is EMS Week?
Since President Gerald Ford first recognized EMS Week in 1973, communities, hospitals, healthcare organizations, survivors and EMS agencies spend a week every year in May recognizing the lifesaving work of EMS professionals. AROUND THE COUNTRY, EMS Week is celebrated with a variety of events.
2016 EMS Week: Sunday May 15 through Saturday May 21
What is EMS Strong?
The EMS Strong campaign seeks to celebrate, unify and inspire the men and women of our nation’s emergency medical services. Created by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), EMS Strong brings together associations, EMS services, sponsors and national media to honor the dedication of EMS practitioners nationwide.
State of Ohio EMA new Joint Information Center class in #SummitCounty #JIC #JIS #PIO #ESF15
Rolling out the State of Ohio Emergency Management Agency‘s new G0291: Joint Information Centers (JIC) / Joint Information System (JIS) Planning for Tribal, state, and Local PIOs. Luckily, we were in the Command and Control room at the Summit County Health Department.
Command Control room…aka DOC
As always, its great teaching with Sister Michael Marie. Outstanding experiences and great stories from her international work in challenging areas of the world.
Even OEMA was checking in on our progress!
#truelove for us Emergency Management Instructors.
Sister Michael showcased the importance of all-hazard PIO involvement in emergency response to a natural hazard.
Everyone was able to share experiences and help each other improve – esp thinking outside the box on various scenarios.
By the end of this in-class activity, our participants realized that there are so many parts to a “simple disaster” that it pays to build partnerships early.
It’s all hands working in an emergency – so build your relationships early before a disaster.
Remember: At 0300, you ugly, you smell, you stink – and clearly that’s not the best time to meet new people and to function in an emergency at 110%.
“As Emergency Management, we must continue to nurture solid working relationships and common response/recovery objectives with our all-hazards partners in public safety.” – @rusnivek
Best part? At the end of the class, they all applauded.
Awwww yeah!
When was the last time a class applauded your Emergency Management NIMS ICS compliant class?
Heh.
As always, it’s great to teach with OEMA Instructor and consummate professional Sister Michael Marie.
There is so much going on in this picture. I can’t even.
I’m just glad to be a part of something big.
Day-2 of Ohio EMA Basic Public Information Officer Course in #SummitCounty
Second day of the State of Ohio Emergency Management Agency‘s Basic Public Information Officer’s Course in Summit County.
Lots of discussion on the changes in public information especially with the use of social media in the 24-hour news cycle. #OMG
We were fortunate enough to hear from WKYC Reporter Jasmine Monroe and Videographer Carl Bachtel (NBC News affiliate) on what the media needs once they arrive on scene. Great insight to breaking news and media notifications.
Special thanks to WKYC’s Jasmine Monroe and Carl Bachtel.
As a class, we reviewed all media interviews and shared positives and points to improve – all geared toward enhancing PIO interview skills.
Reviewing the on camera interview with Twinsburg Lt. Marcus Ketner.
The final activity we broke into various PIO sections. This included an on-camera interview with talking points and bridging.
Jim McIntyre interviewing Elizabeth Foster while Mark Shane handles the videographer duties in the final G0290 classroom activity.
Great way to showcase newly acquired skills!
Jim McIntyre interviewing Elizabeth Foster for the final G0290 classroom activity
At the end of the day, I had a few moments to play our little holiday project aka #CJSavesCLE – just to showcase the power of when PIOs work with local media to make a wish come true for a day.
#CJSavesCLE
Solid day with so many new peeps!
Tomorrow will be G-291 Joint Information Center stuff! #excited
April 2016 was solid, but it’s gonna be May
April 2016 was solid, but it’s gonna be May…..
Instructors Kevin Sur and Justin Timberlake. Heh.
First week, I will be instructing FEMA’s National Emergency Management Executive Academy Program at EMI specifically on Crisis Communications, Public Information Officer, and Social Media. Then heading back to Ohio to teach a basic Public Information Officer’s Course and Joint Information Center/System course (G-290/291) in Summit County. R3 and R5 = Twofer in just the first week!
Second week, I will head back north to Michigan to teach social media at Michigan State University. Then the last half of the week spent in Chicago for meetings with various public safety officials including Chicago Fire.
Third week, we have a State of Ohio Emergency Management Instructors’ Workshop at Ohio EMA in Columbus. Good chance to chat and share successes with our staff – who are all good stewards of Emergency Management. Cbus baby!
Fourth week, I will be instructing in the big DHS/FEMA 2016 National Training and Exercise Symposium at EMI. Whohoo!!! Hoping to catch up to Brian Kamoie and Doc Lumpkins again. Then jetting off to Nebraska to teach Social Media and Crisis Communications in the statewide CPESymposia. R3 and R7 in the hizzouse!
Yep, it’s a 3-5-7 kinda month – A big month indeed.
Where is @rusnivek? 