Where is @rusnivek?

Emergency Management, Emergency Services, & Disaster Spox

Various free classes on disaster preparedness #NatlPrep #Prepared2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by rusnivek

Solid Monday here as we lead into the second week of 2014 National Preparedness Month!

“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”

No Mundays here!

This week’s theme is consistent with FEMA’s National Preparedness Campaign: Know How To plan for specific needs before a Disaster.

#8: Do not be afraid to attend ongoing free training classes on preparedness
#NatlPrep #Prepared2014

Your local, state, and Federal Emergency Managers are always providing free classes on preparedness and what to do during/after a disaster.

In a few of these courses, your local emergency officials help review your plans for specific items needed after a disaster. As an example, if you live in Ohio, you’d want to have warm blankets, mittens, etc….for your vehicle preparedness kit – esp during the cold winter right? Plan for your specific needs!

So taking classes…totally important right?!?

In fact, I’m sitting in a class today in FEMA Region-III (Maryland).

(Shhhhh! I’m trying to pay attention)

Life long learning peeps!

@rusnivek

September assignments to R5 & R3 – Also #NatlPrep #Prepared2014

Posted on September 1, 2014 by rusnivek

After hopping around Region V in August, I’ll be able to stretch out a bit and swing east into Region-3. The September intel training class in DC will be rescheduled and (hoping that it’ll) get moved to the Pentagon.

At this time, it is Pennsylvania, Maryland, and back in Ohio for September.

The outlook for October has a wider spread as I have been assigned to Region-V, Region-IV, and Region-III.

Keep smiling because it’s 2014 National Preparedness Month! (MY FAVORITE MONTH)

@rusnivek

First delivery of EM Terrorism class in Ohio

Posted on August 9, 2014 by rusnivek

On Friday, I got a chance to teach one of the first Emergency Management Terrorism Courses on behalf of the State of Ohio.

Lots to add in 2014 because the class was last updated in 2005.

Also got a chance to see this weirdo too.

Happy birthday FC Steve Bosso.

Special thanks to Summa Health Training Officer Games Gish and all the crews from Summa Health for the great hospitality.

@rusnivek

A fun disaster class…on accountability #NIMS

Posted on April 3, 2014 by rusnivek

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

Hello Kentucky Public Safety and KY PIOs

Posted on February 11, 2014 by rusnivek

Spending the day on behalf of FEMA/NDPTC at the Campbell County (Kentucky) Fire Training Academy instructing local government officials/PIOs on social media.

Great to see class participants from Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana.

@rusnivek

Future training plans with Florida’s top emergency management leaders

Posted on February 5, 2014 by rusnivek

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

@rusnivek

Training with the Department of Emergency Management in Florida

Posted on December 19, 2013 by rusnivek

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.

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

Wanna be a truckie? Learn it here #Firefighter Roof Operations Training Course

Posted on December 4, 2013 by rusnivek

Fire Training – Roof Operations Course coming up on Saturday January 18th, 2014 from 1330-1730 (C).

http://www.firefighterbailout.com/roofops.html

@rusnivek

Another #Firefighter Roof Operations hands-on training on December 20th

Posted on November 15, 2013 by rusnivek

Firefighters!

Swing an axe? Need to cut holes? Need to Ventilation? Or do you have the need for some destruction? Come join us at our Roof Operations Training course!

Roof Operations – “Truck/Ladder Company”

http://www.firefighterbailout.com/roofops.html

Note: This course usually fills up fast. So as the saying goes, “Don’t be second due…”

@rusnivek

#Firefighter Roof Operations hands-on training in December?

Posted on November 2, 2013 by rusnivek

Who’s excited for some Firefighter Roof Operations hands-on training in December?

Cutting holes in roofs the right way!

Can you handle it? Are you tough enough? Or are you just afraid of truck operations…

Standby for details…

@rusnivek