Thursday, March 31, 2011

Fwd: Conference on Global Terrorism and International Crime

The instability of countries around the world can affect your business.  The interruption of supply chains can ripple through the economy.  Are you prepared for the threats you may be facing in the near future?

 

International Threats and Transnational Crime , the 28th Conference on Global Terrorism, April 11 and 12, 2011 at the Hilton Hotel Alexandria, Virginia, provides an opportunity for you to meet the experts from the field and to discuss the risks developing in many parts of the world.  This high-level panel of presenters provides insights to global situations and leads you to practical measures for reducing your risks. 

 

Register today, and join your colleagues in Alexandria, Virginia, for this in-depth look at transnational crime. 

 

Please pass this information on to your colleagues.

 

 

 



Different events. Different strategies. Same focus: Maximum Security.

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Fwd: [EM] X24 Europe - Online emergency preparedness exercise next week using Social Media

Online emergency preparedness exercise next week using Social Media -
totally online http://bit.ly/dXiPZB

During 28-31 March 2011, the San Diego State University Immersive
Visualization Center (SDSU VizCenter) in California will conduct "Exercise
X24 Europe" in an effort to explore the power of social media and online
crowdsourcing during disaster relief operations.

X24 Europe will be a robust virtual online exercise that will demonstrate
the use of social media, crowdsourcing, and collaboration tools in an
innovative, cost-effective cloud computing environment, and address the
real-time flow of information and activities of the international crisis
response community during the first 180 days of a simulated natural
disaster. The scenario involves a simulated seismic event that generates a
tsunami in the Adriatic Sea and simulates disaster relief efforts to protect
key resources and critical infrastructure in the Balkan region.

This exercise will take place entirely on-line. It will include
participation from international companies (e.g. Google, Twitter), NGOs
(e.g. Humanity Road, Crisis Commons), Montenegrin government entities,
military authorities (e.g. the U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany),
and private citizens.

For more information, visit the X24 web site: http://x24.eushare.org.

For more details, please contact Sasa Brajovic from the Embassy at +382 67
28 35 42.

Eric
http://www.linkedin.com/in/ekant/
The Interoperability Journal (TIJ)
http://tinyurl.com/tijgroup
National Level Exercise Linkedin Discussion
http://tinyurl.com/NLEx2011

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Fwd: FW: "Just in Time" Training from Columbia University: Radiation 101


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Subject: "Just in Time" Training from Columbia University: Radiation 101

 

"Just in Time" training sponsored by the Columbia University Regional Learning Center.

Dr. David Brenner, Director of the Center for Radiological Research at the Columbia University Medical Center,
provides a 36 minute primer on radiation exposure, addressing the scientific facts and common misconceptions.

His discussion focuses on the damage at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan as well as the
implications of the catastrophe on radiation preparedness efforts in the U.S.

Watch the presentation now:
http://bit.ly/rad_jit

Intended audience: U.S. mid-level public health workforce

Recorded March 22, 2011

More free "just in time" training resources from the Columbia University Regional Learning Center
can be found here:
http://www.ncdp.mailman.columbia.edu/japanearthquake.html

 


Cvent - Web-based Software Solutions




Fwd: FW: New York Downtown Hospital announces Emergency Preparedness Symposium

 

 


Hospital Announces Emergency Preparedness Symposium

New York Downtown Hospital is pleased to announce that the Emergency Preparedness Symposium,marking the tenth anniversary of 9/11, will be conducted on Friday, September 9, 2011, in Lower Manhattan. The Symposium will run from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and will focus on Disaster Response: Ten Years Later, Is Lower Manhattan Prepared?  

 

Featured speakers will review and discuss the medical, governmental, corporate and community responses to Large Scale Emergencies at a Local Level.  New York Downtown Hospital will assemble emergency preparedness specialists to share their expertise with health care professionals, emergency response personnel, and community leaders.

 

Space is limited, therefore early registration is encouraged.  To register, please send your name and title, institution, address, daytime phone number, and email address to Ms. Richards atsymposium@downtownhospital.org.  Once your request is received, you will receive an email confirmation within ten days if space is available.

 

Continuing Education Units will be offered for physicians and nurses.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Fwd: Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Manager - Charlotte, NC


Emergency Preparedness Mgr
Location:  Charlotte, NC

The Emergency Preparedness Manager is responsible for developing and
administering the Novant Health emergency preparedness program which
exists to mitigate the impact of disasters upon the corporation and
the communities it serves.  Provides leadership in organizing,
training and directing an effective Emergency Management Program.
Maintains a working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations
and demonstrates an ability to implement changes in a timely manner.
Coordinates compliance with federal, state and industry-related
emergency management programs.  Consults with and advises management
on methods to insure Joint Commission compliance.  Assists in the
development of emergency management training materials.  Performs
education sessions on emergency management topics.  Attends seminars
to maintain current knowledge

Associates Degree in an associated field or a licensure/certification
in a related professional designation will be considered.  Bachelors
Degree preferred.  Minimum of three years in an emergency management
related field.  Ability to successfully work in an environment of high
stress with rapidly changing priorities is a must. Good judgment is
critical.  Excellent verbal and written communications skills
required.  Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Deborah Rollins, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Talent Acquisition & Employment Dept
(Phone) 704-384-0083
(Toll-Free) 800-473-6605
(Fax) 704-316-9746
(Email) dlrollins@novanthealth.org


Wednesday, March 16, 2011

[EM] the NLE 11 Training Guide (Version 4.1)

As a reminder, the following programs remain in the NLE 11 Highly
Recommended Training Schedule:

Medical Surge Awareness Training, March 14 - 18, 2011, via Webinar

Mass Care and Housing Awareness Training, March 21 - 25, 2011, via Webinar

Functional Awareness of the Unified Area Coordination Group, March 28 -
April 1, 2011, via Video Teleconference

Additionally, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering a
course for the Private Sector audience providing an overview of the
Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) program. This class
will be offered via Webinar at 1:00pm EST on March 21, 23, and 25, 2011.
Information and registration details are provided in the Training Guide.

Please feel free to distribute to your colleagues who may be interested in
participating in this training.

Any questions regarding training can be directed to <mailto:NEP@dhs.gov>
NEP@dhs.gov.

Respectfully,

National Level Exercise 2011

Exercise Support Team

National Exercise Program
National Preparedness Directorate
U.S. Department of Homeland Security / FEMA

<mailto:NEP@dhs.gov> NEP@dhs.gov

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

PhilaU Connect - March 28, 2011


PhilaU Connect: Professional International Presentations

Will be presenting

Leading, the Art of Serving Others

March 28, 2011 at 12:00 Noon (Eastern Time)




Joseph “Joe” Crane is a native of Lincoln Park, NJ; graduated from Wayne Hills High School and has received Bachelor of Science degrees in Business and Biblical Studies from Liberty University. A 23-year veteran of the U.S. Army, he spent 22 of those years in Special Forces, most of which were spent in the Intelligence, Counterterrorist, and Hostage Rescue arenas. As a combat veteran, he served in support of the Invasion of Panama (Just Cause), the Counterinsurgency in El Salvador, the Contra Wars (Nicaragua/Honduras), and the War Against Narco-Terrorism in Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, and Ecuador. He was the primary instructor for training the Paraguayan Secret Service and also instructed numerous military and law enforcement units throughout Latin America, Middle East, and the United States.

In 2000, Joe received the Secretary of Defense/Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict Award for implementing a SWAT type course into the Special Forces training program and was the first enlisted person to receive this award. He served as the Tactical Advisor to the FBI Washington Field Office SWAT and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation SRT. Prior to his appointment as the Commander of Amtrak’s Counterterrorism Unit, Mr. Crane was the Lead Instructor for the US Bureau of Reclamation and was responsible for forming the Federal Security Response Force for the Grand Coulee Dam.

Joe Crane was the “Plank Holder” and leader for several key projects, including: the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course (SFAUCC), the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Federal Security Response Force, and the Amtrak Counterterrorism Unit. While in the U.S. Army, he held the following positions: Special Forces Company Sergeant Major, Company First Sergeant, Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha Team Sergeant, Operations & Intelligence Sergeant, Special Forces Engineer Sergeant, Explosive Breaching Instructor, and Counterterrorism & Hostage Rescue Instructor. He is currently the Operations Officer at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center in Amman, Jordan.

Instructions outlining how to join the PhilaU Connect will be sent via email prior to the event. Each PhilaU Connect presentation will include a certificate of attendance emailed to the attendee. Questions or to register, please contact Annette Solarski at solarskia@philau.edu.

Fwd: Free Registration to the 2011 ASIS NYC Security Expo


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2011 ASIS NYC Security Expo

MAY 12, 2011 | JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER | NEW YORK CITY, NY

Dear Colleague:

Join 3,000+ of your peers—security practitioners, corporate decision-makers, and law enforcement personnel—in New York City on Thursday, May 12, 2011 for the 21st ASIS NYC Security Expo at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

You are invited to attend the seminar session, exhibit hall, prize drawings, and afternoon cocktail reception—all at no cost.

When every dollar counts, it is good to know that you can attend a top-level industry event without paying registration fees—and all the latest information is condensed into a one-day venue!

Over the past 20 years, the New York City Chapter of ASIS International has developed a formula that works—professional development (plus CPEs), networking, an exciting exhibit hall with over 100 companies, educational institutions, and government agencies on-hand—all offering the latest material and information that you can put to use right away.

Find the latest technologies, services, and products. Get your questions answered by experts who will be available to assist. With one educational session in the morning and no schedule conflicts, you can network with associates throughout the day. It's the easiest way to get the newest information and reconnect with other industry leaders!

The exhibit hall opens at 9:00 a.m. with continental breakfast inside the display areas. On-site registration starts at 8:00 a.m. for your convenience!

The morning seminar (9:00 a.m.) gives you access to security professionals who have been successfully addressing the tough issues as the economy starts turning around. Got questions? Get answers! And you can earn recertification credits for attending.

After the seminar, return to the exhibit hall or attend the mixer and Person of the Year Luncheon (optional—$75 per person). In the afternoon, you'll have plenty of time in the Expo for exploring the displays, networking, and attending a cocktail reception at
3:30 p.m. in the exhibit space.

In just one day, gain practical information, see new products in action, and explore how the newest services can help you with security challenges. Plus, network with thousands of your colleagues from Maine to Alabama. And it's free!

Register now and clear your calendar for a full day of immersion and connections. To register and for more information, go to: http://asisnyc.org/tradeshow.htm.

Sincerely,
Raymond Dean, CPP
Raymond Dean, CPP
Chairman
ASIS NYC Security Expo


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Saturday, March 12, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE All Hands Consulting is recruiting for on-call disaster response reservists

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

All Hands Consulting is recruiting for on-call disaster response reservists

COLUMBIA, MD - March 30, 2010 - Reservists are needed to support FEMA's response to catastrophic disasters or incidents as defined by the Stafford Act. Deployments will be on short notice for up to 30 days or longer and will require long and/or odd hours in support of emergencies and disasters. In some cases, 12 hour shifts seven-days-a week will be expected. The size and scope of the mission will vary based on the geography, scale and magnitude of damage, type of incident, impact on the national security, and the projected number of affected individuals and households, as well as the availability of resources (housing, personnel, supplies, and materials).

Background, job descriptions, and contact information for interested candidates are included below.

Background: Individual Assistance – Technical Assistance Contracts (IA-TAC)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Individual Assistance Technical Assistance Contracts (IA-TAC) to support FEMA's implementation of the agency's ESF6 Mass Care/ Emergency Assistance programs as authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Managed by FEMA's Individual Assistance Branch, one of four regional contracts was awarded to the Partnership for Temporary Housing, LLC (PaTH), a partnership between three federal contractors: DynCorp International (www.dyn-intl.com), Dewberry (www.dewberry.com) and Parsons Infrastructure (www.parsons.com). Under the IATAC III contract, PaTH provides a variety of mission support for people affected by disaster incidents, including emergency sheltering, feeding, evacuation, medical services, security, and more.

All Hands Consulting is a subcontractor to PaTH team member CONOPS Consulting. Our contract includes planning and staffing support for FEMA's Individual Assistance mission. Together these two firms are responsible for providing reservists to PaTH for mass care/emergency assistance program support. As a part of our preparedness efforts, we are augmenting our existing cadre of part-time and intermittent staff to develop a large force of disaster reservists who will be available and prepared to deploy to perform work for PaTH following catastrophic incidents.

PaTH requires individuals with a variety of skills, experience, and technical capabilities to fulfill this mission. We are filling command and general staff positions for PaTH coordination centers at the national and field level as well as staff to manage and support large emergency shelters (see below). All positions are intermittent (part-time), on-call (rapid deployment), with travel and field work required in most cases). Experience with one or more large-scale disaster relief operations is a plus.

Command and General Staff Positions

Senior command and general staff positions, with mass care, logistics, and incident management experience are needed to fill positions in the following command and control facilities:

  1. PaTH National Coordination Center located in Falls Church, Virginia.
  2. Field Management Team Center located at the disaster site (may be at a base or shelter).
  3. Shelter Management Teams located within a shelter facility.

Specific positions are described below.

PaTH National Coordination Center Positions

Located in Falls Church, Virginia.

Applicants should have some mass care knowledge and incident command system training (through ICS 400) and incident management experience. Experience in incident management command and general staff positions required. (Ideally, you should live within reasonable driving distance to the Washington DC metro area.)

PCC Manager (ICS equivalent Incident Commander)

The PCC Manager is responsible for the daily operations at the PCC (national-level coordination center), and leads the PCC Team. Responsible for overall management of the PaTH PCC, establishment of immediate priorities for task order support operations, development of objectives and strategy, organizing and staffing the PCC organization to meet workload demands, 
and approval of the incident action plan (IAP).

PCC Deputy Manager (ICS equivalent Operations Chief)

The PCC Deputy Manager is responsible for assisting the PCC Manager with overall management of the PaTH PCC and the establishment of immediate priorities for task order support operations, development of objectives and strategy, organizing and staffing the PCC organization to meet workload demands, and approval of the incident action plan (IAP).

Liaison Officer

The Liaison Officer is responsible for managing and monitoring task order operations and advising the PCC Manager on all matters relating to interagency coordination. Responsible for coordinating continuing contact with cooperating agencies to understand the capabilities, limitations, needs and desires of cooperating agencies, and to identify and resolve any potential interagency problem.

PCC Planning Section Chief

The PCC Planning Section Chief is responsible for collection, evaluation, and dissemination of PaTH response situation information and intelligence to the PCC Manager and PCC management personnel. Assures preparation of status reports, displays situation information, maintains the status of resources assigned to the PaTH response, and prepares and documents the IAP and quality assurance plan, based on Deputy Manager (Operations Section) input and guidance from the Manager; prepares the risk management plan and advises the PCC Manager and other command and general staff on all matters relating to planning for task order operations and support of deployed personnel.

PCC Logistics Section Chief

The PCC Logistics Section Chief is responsible for all logistical support requirements needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident locations. Provides facilities, security (of the incident command facilities and personnel), transportation, supplies, equipment maintenance and fuel, food services, communications and information technology support, and emergency responder medical services, including inoculations, as required. Responsible for coordinating the systems and procedures necessary to ensure ongoing logistical support for the performance of task orders and implementation of measures to monitor and resolve issues in logistics section activities.

PCC Finance & Admin Section Chief

Responsible for all financial and administrative and cost analysis requirements needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management. Responsible for coordinating the systems and procedures necessary to ensure ongoing monitoring of multiple task orders and sources of funds, and the accrued cost as the incident progresses; and continued support for the performance of task orders and implementation of measures to monitor and resolve issues in logistics section activities.

Other Positions

Other branch directors and unit leaders will be needed as required by the scope of the incident.

Field Management Team (FMT) Positions

The Field Management Team will be located at the disaster site (may be at a base or shelter).
Applicants must be able to deploy within 12 hours, be on site in 24 hours to western U.S. (including Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands). Applicants must have mass care and incident command system (through ICS 400) and incident management experience on large disaster relief operations. Applicants must be able to pass an FBI Background Clearance check and secure a FEMA ID badge. See specific positions below.

The FMT is scalable, based on the size and/ or complexity of the Task Order(s), and may include:

Task Order Manager (TOM) (ICS equivalent Incident Commander)

The TOM is responsible for the daily operations in the field, and leads the Field Management Team. The TOM will ensure that technical and financial objectives are achieved in accordance with the Task Order and FEMA policies and authorities. Depending upon the nature of the Task Order and work to be performed, the FMT may include technical specialists and subject matter experts to support the TOM in operational planning and execution.

Deputy Task Order Manager (DTOM) (ICS equivalent Operations Section Chief)

The DTOM is responsible for operational execution of the Task Order and components. The DTOM is responsible for managing the daily activities of the QC Specialists to ensure that they perform their duties in accordance with IATAC III contract Task Orders.

Senior Disaster Response Specialist (ICS equivalent Planning Section Chief)

The Disaster Response Specialist works with operations and logistics to plan for the next operational period and identify resources needed to accomplish the goals of that operational period.

Logistics Manager (ICS equivalent Logistics Section Chief)

The Logistics Manager is responsible for coordinating PaTH personnel, transportation, hotel accommodations, and property control records for all furnished equipment.

Finance / Admin Manager (ICS equivalent Administration Section Chief)

The Finance / Admin Manager is responsible for contract administration, finance accountability, procurement activities and basic administration during the period of mission performance.

Operations Branch Directors - Other Subcontractors

Task Orders are executed using a variety of resources, including PaTH fulltime staff, temporary/ cadre staff, and subcontractor staff and resources. Subcontractors will staff branch and unit positions and are directed by and report directly to the FMT during execution of TOs.

Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Inspectors

The QA/QC Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections, recording inspection data, planning inspections (including preparation and set-up of shelters), evaluating the validity and acceptability of inspection, examination and testing results, reporting inspection, examination and testing results, and providing leadership to lower-level QA/QC Inspectors.

Shelter Management Team Positions

Shelter Management Teams are located within a shelter facility.
Shelter Management Teams include command and general staff positions as well as branch chiefs and specialists operating under the Incident Command System. Shelter Management Team applicants must be able to deploy within 12 hours, arriving on site in 24 hours to western U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii). Applicants should have shelter management/shelter operations/mass care training and experience, particularly on large disaster relief operations, and be familiar with ICS. Applicants must be able to pass an FBI Background Clearance check and secure a FEMA ID badge.

The following is a list of positions which are currently being recruited.

Shelter Management Team Members:

  • Shelter Manager
  • Asst. Shelter Manager
  • Safety & Security Supervisor
  • Liaison Officer
  • Information Officer
  • Operations Chief
  • Dormitory Supervisor
  • Feeding Services Supervisor
  • Planning Section Chief
  • Logistics Section Chief
  • Finance/Administration Section Chief

Other Positions

Other team members will be needed as required by the scope of the incident for specific support functions in a variety of roles required by shelter operations.

Shelter Management General Requirements:

  • Experienced in mass care sheltering and/or feeding on a large disaster response operation: shelter manager/supervisor; feeding manager/supervisor; bulk supply distribution, or logistical support of these activities.
  • Completion of FEMA Independent Study classes IS 100, 200, 700a, 800b, 26, 288, 701, 806. Otherwise candidate must complete within 30 days of hire. Other related training may be required.
  • Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities under extreme pressure in a highly stressful environment.
  • Able to work independently with little supervision, but also work well as part of a cohesive team.
  • Able to focus on details while handling multiple tasks independently.
  • Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word. SharePoint experience a plus.

Specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications will be available for all positions.
Pay will be established based on experience and qualifications and will be comparable with that of FEMA on-call reservists (Disaster Assistance Employees).

How to Apply

All applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

Interested candidates should send a resume to Annette Rhoads at Info@conopsconsulting.comwith "PaTH Candidate" in subject line. Time is of the essence but recruitment will stay open indefinitely.

For More Information:
Annette Rhoads 
Business Development Consultant 
www.conopsconsulting.com 
571-215-7633


Thursday, March 10, 2011

Fwd: Webinar: Communicating During the Six Stages of a Crisis




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Six Stages

 

March 24, 2011   |   10:00am Pacific Time

Communicating During the Six Stages of a Crisis

Are you prepared to send the right message when an emergency occurs? When high stress levels and confusion surface, your message needs to reach your stakeholders and provide clear and immediate direction. Every crisis has six distinctive stages, and each stage requires a separate message to those affected. 

Join crisis communications expert, Dr. Robert C. Chandler as he discusses the intersection of communication with the crisis lifecycle. This complimentary webinar will feature Dr. Chandler's Six Stages of a CrisisTM methodology and will use message mapping communication best practices to improve your communication during the chaos.

What you will learn:

  • The lifecycle of a crisis
  • How and what to communicate during the 6 stages of a crisis
  • How to map your communications strategy
  • The unpleasant realities you must account for in an emergency communications plan

Register Now>>

There is no charge to attend this webinar; Everbridge is pleased to share incident notification resources, best practices, and domain expertise with the business continuity/disaster recovery community.

Everbridge

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Fwd: [EM] additional upcoming NLE 11 training opportunities

additional upcoming NLE 11 training opportunities. The next offering is
Medical Surge Awareness training scheduled for March 14 - 18, 2011. This
class is being delivered via webinar and connectivity details will be sent
out just prior to the course being held. The remaining highly recommended
training schedule is as follows:

Mass Care and Housing Awareness Training, March 21 - 25, 2011, via Webinar
Functional Awareness of the Unified Area Coordination Group, March 28 -
April 1, 2011, via Video Teleconference


Course Title: Incident Command System (ICS)/Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) Interface Training

Description: This course is designed to provide a review of the principles
of the Incident Command System, and Multi-Agency Coordination/Emergency
Operations Centers. Additionally, it will identify the roles of the ICS and
EOC during emergency operations and identify various potential interface
issues.

Delivery: Webinar

Times: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Audience: State/Local/Tribal Government Private Sector/NGO

Click to Register or please visit the following URL:
https://www.seeuthere.com/NLE2011_Highly_Recommended_Training_Site

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Fwd: [EM] New Free Fire/EMS Response to Civil Unrest Program Available



New Free Fire/EMS Response to Civil Unrest Program Available
 
The Firefighters Support Foundation's (FSF) newest free training program, Fire/EMS Response to Civil Unrest, is now available.  Civil unrest events are becoming more prevalent and FD and EMS units are playing a greater role in responding to them.  This program consists of a 40-minute video program and an accompanying 46-slide PowerPoint program. Firefighters and EMTs can view the video material with the PowerPoint file acting as their hard copy notes, or they can use either resource independently. Simply go to www.ffsupport.org to download your free copy. 
 
 The program covers:

Types of events
Dispatch issues
Body armor
The effects of alcohol
Coordination with other agencies and the police
Approach strategies
The potential for violence
The NFPA mandate
Lessons learned from previous events
Why no jurisdiction is too small
Proven tactics
 
The PowerPoint and video portions of the program can be used by any agency or member either as-is, or as a basis from which to construct training modules or presentations of their own. Simply go to www.ffsupport.org to download your free copy.