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Solid group in my ICS-300 class at Washington County

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Had a solid day teaching ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents to various public safety professionals at Washington County EMA.

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Solid group hailing from several different functional groups.

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I really enjoy classes that have a good mix of participants. It makes the class WAY more interesting and allows more input into exercises during class.

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Remember: At 0300, I’m not pretty. At 0300, you are not pretty. Best time to get to know each other is under bright lights and calm setting…like now. Learn what is important to each agency so that you can better support their mission and goals during a disaster or emergency.

@rusnivek

Chillin in the EOC and it seems that I have a large head…

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Region-5 all weekend baby!

I zipped into Port Clinton (Ottawa County) to hang for a few days in the EOC.

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Observation from “a friend” – Apparently, I have quite the large head.

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LongHairDontCare – not.

Jeez.

Hope your weekend was fun too.

@rusnivek

A cool new EOC / hangout

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Had a great time in Florida teaching various state Public Information Officers (PIOs).

I also found a cool new EOC/hangout too.

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Maybe it’s the new typing and classification for EOCs.

Now heading to Sandusky to teach Incident Command.

Glad to be back in Region-5.

@rusnivek

Flying in February and definitely heading to…

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February doesn’t look all that nice. Bitter cold weather here in Region-5.

Well, except for that quick stint at the upcoming FEPA conference in Florida.

This month’s activities include work in FEMA Region-9, Region-3, and of course Region-5

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Hoping the weather is warm in Florida.

@rusnivek

 

Training with the Department of Emergency Management in Florida

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Got a chance to meet and talk serious DHS/FEMA Emergency Management training today with the State of Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Bryan Koon and Osceola County Emergency Management Director Richard Collins.

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Just happy to spend a quick week in central Florida region.

Additionally, the central Florida region emergency management professionals are doing a solid job working together with their approach in all-hazards prevention, response, and recovery.

@rusnivek