Friday, June 7, 2013

June 16-22 International Fire & EMS Safety & Health Week

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Join ICISF in Supporting
International Fire & EMS Safety & Health Week
June 16-22

The International Association of Fire Chiefs and the National Volunteer Fire Council are sponsoring a week long event to call attention to the importance of the safety and health of Fire and EMS training and education. 

Given our mission of providing leadership, education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to the emergency response professions, other organizations, and communities worldwide, ICISF is pleased to offer its support of this very important effort.

This year's international effort will capture the importance of responders taking responsibility for looking out for their own and each other's mental and physical well-being. Participating departments are encouraged to develop a week-long training program that focuses on a variety of issues that address their specific needs and environment. 
A major focus of the international campaign will be behavioral health issues, a topic that many still see as taboo in the hard-charging world of emergency response, but many departments are struggling with. 

Please join us in supporting this event by visiting the website for International Fire and EMS Safety and Health Week, where you will find an assortment of resources, including materials you can use in your own department or agency to promote and focus on responder health and safety. The resources include a list of activities that you can implement during this special event.

Thank you for all that you do to support the well-being of the first responders in your community.

Sincerely,

Donald Howell
Executive Director
ICISF, Inc.
3290 Pine Orchard Ln, Ste 106
Ellicott City MD 21042
(410) 750-9600

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Training Webinar: June 12, 2013. Terrorism Response Operations

Terrorism Response Operations
An Update on Current and Emerging Threats

June 12, 2013 -- 12:00 Noon Eastern

EMForum.org is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, June 12, 2013, beginning at 12:00 Noon Eastern time (please convert to your local time). Our guest will provide an overview of current and emerging threats, improvised explosive devices (IED) and homemade explosives (HME) awareness, as well as planning and response considerations.

Our guest will be August Vernon, instructor, author, and Operations Officer for the Forsyth County, NC Office of Emergency Management. Mr. Vernon provides critical incident and crisis management planning and training at the local, regional, state and federal level.

Please make plans to join us, and see the Background Page for links to related resources and participant Instructions. On the day of the program, use the Webinar Login link not more than 30 minutes before the scheduled time. As always, please feel free to extend this invitation to your colleagues 

In partnership with Jacksonville State University, EIIP offers CEUs for attending EMForum.org Webinars.  See http://www.emforum.org/CEUs.htm for details.


Is your organization interested in becoming an EIIP Partner? 
Click here to review our Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles and access the Memorandum of Partnership.

Training Webinar: June 20, 2013. Reduce Recidivism using Predictive Analytics

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You Are Invited to Attend this FREE Webcast
Reduce Recidivism using Predictive Analytics

Sponsored by 
IBM  
           

Reduce Recidivism using Predictive Analytics
   
Sponsored by IBM

Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm EST    


Jumpstart your prison reform programs with predictive analytics
software

What if you could take all your prisoner files and determine which interventions would work best for specific types of prisoners? It's now possible with predictive analytics.

Predictive analytics allows agencies to perform complex analyses of millions of files about prison populations, demographics and repeat offenders that reveal trends and patterns hidden in the data.

Attend our complimentary webinar on June 20 at 2:00 EST and learn how predictive analytics can greatly reduce recidivism and accelerate many corrections reform initiatives, such as:  
  • Security and parole planning   
  • Offender movement within the system   
  • Program effectiveness   
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Social Media in the Emergency Management Field 2012 Survey Results

Published Date: June 3, 2013
Quite a bit is known about the public’s social media habits, including the public’s expectations concerning emergency management agencies’ use of social media. For example, 76 percent of adults responding to a 2012 American Red Cross survey expect help to arrive in less than three hours if they post an emergency-related request on social media. However, what is not well known are the perspectives of emergency managers toward social media. Do they feel emergency management agencies should be monitoring social media? Do their agencies’ capabilities for social media align with public expectations?
To date, much of the data on social media and emergency management is limited to anecdotal accounts or case studies. Thus, CNA, in partnership with the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), funded the development and nationwide distribution of a 56-question survey to state, county, and local emergency management and response agencies in late 2012 to answer questions about social media use in emergency management. By taking a survey approach, we were able to provide a broader, complementary perspective to existing anecdotes and case studies. This report provides the key results of that survey.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

TDEM Showcase: May 31, 2013. DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season

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May 31, 2013

DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season

DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today hosted a hurricane emergency response exercise and resource showcase in Austin. Various resources, equipment, vehicles and numerous emergency responders from around the state convened at Austin Bergstrom International Airport to conduct interoperability and resource capability assessments, as well as logistical planning. Gov. Rick Perry, DPS Director Steven McCraw, TDEM Chief Nim Kidd and several state officials toured the exercise site today, one day before the start of the 2013 hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30.
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
“As a new hurricane season begins tomorrow, the most important element of emergency response starts with the individual. Everybody in Texas, particularly those along the coast, needs to have an emergency plan, an emergency supply kit and an evacuation route in place before a hurricane strikes,” Gov. Perry said. “We use these annual exercises to help us keep our system razor-sharp and ready for action at the first sign of trouble. Through practice, simulation and repetition, we've honed one of the most effective and efficient emergency response teams in the country.”
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
Emergency responders today showcased an impressive array of equipment: a wide variety of aircraft, including a C-130 Hercules Air Transport, Blackhawk Helicopter and Pilatus PC-12; multiple mobile command and communication trailers; water rescue equipment and several watercraft; and mobile fuel, water, livestock and kitchen units.  The agencies and organizations participating in the exercise included the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Military Forces, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (Texas Task Force 1 and the Emergency Services Training Institute), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Veterinary Emergency Response Team, The Salvation Army, Austin Fire Department, Civil Air Patrol and other private sector partners.  
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
“Hurricanes are a devastating force of nature, and today’s exercise demonstrates the extensive resources necessary to meet such a threat to the state,” said Director McCraw. “The state stands ready to assist our local partners in the event a storm or other disaster threatens Texas. Since early planning and preparations can greatly increase the protection of life and property, it is imperative that residents also begin taking precautions now.”
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
As the 2013 hurricane season begins, Texans should be preparing their families and property before a storm develops. Texas residents, especially those living along the coast, are urged to put together an emergency supply kit; learn evacuation routes before a storm hits; have a plan to ensure all family members and pets are able to evacuate safely if necessary; make preparations to protect your property from the impact of a storm; and stay informed about changing weather conditions in and around your area.
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
DPS Hosts Emergency Response Exercise, Urges Texans to Prepare for 2013 Hurricane Season
To find out more information on how to prepare for the 2013 hurricane season, please visit:www.texasprepares.org.
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