CEMA 2008 Awards
The Colorado Governors Conference on Emergency Management held in
Englewood this year was not complete until the Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA) recognized some of
Colorado's emergency managers for excellence in emergency management
practices. This year the CEMA Awards Committee recognized Larry Zimmer of the San Luis All Hazards Region posthumously for his lifetime work in Emergency Management. The CEMA Presidents Award had dual winners this
year with Stacey Davis of Firestone OEM and LaRiea Thompson of Elbert
County OEM. The CEMA All Hazards Regions Emergency Manager of the Year
Awards went to: Deanna Erstad of the North Central Region, Lori Hodges
of the South Central Region, Chris Sorenson of the Southeast Region,
George Severin of the Northeast Region and Kathi Gurule of the Southern
Ute Indian Tribe.
Congratulations to all !
Unified Command for Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, & Explosive Incidents Course
(CBRNE)
May 20 - 22, 2008
Southwest Adams County Fire
This is a FREE 3-day course intended to assist in a multi-discipline response to a complex incident using a Unified Command structure. It focuses on using all-hazards command used in the National Incident Management System (NMS). It will feature both a tabletop and hands-on exercises.
Target audience: Supervisoty personnel in law enforcement, fire, EMS, hospital emergency management, hazmat, public works, public health, emergency response, support, and volunteer personnel.
Emergency Wildland Fire Response Act of 2008
On March 14, Representative Goodlatte (R-VA) introduced HR 5648, the Emergency Wildland Fire Response Act of 2008. Representative John Salazar was one of its six co-sponors. It has been referred to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees.
The bill would amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (CFAA) to establish an emergency wildland suppression fund to facilitate suppression of "unanticipated large fire events," encourage enhanced management efficiencies and cost controls for suppression, and reduce the cost of catastrophic fire to communities. It would extend the Good Neighbor Authority nationwide.
Click here for the highlights of the bill.
Basic Public Information Officer Course
Evergreen
April 22-23, 2008
Limited seats still available. Register now at: http://dola.colorado.gov/dem/training/train.htm
States Secure Extension of Real ID
This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced that all 56 United States jurisdictions were granted Real ID extensions. Under the final rule on Real ID issued earlier this year, states were allowed to file for extensions of the May 11, 2008 Real ID-compliance deadline. Although 17 states have passed legislation either opposing Real ID or prohibiting the state’s participation in Real ID, 46 states had formally sought and received extensions past the May 2008 deadline. The other four states, Montana, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Maine, all received extensions despite their failure to submit an official request. States will now have until December 31, 2009 to begin issuing Real ID-compliant drivers licenses and identification cards.
Emergency Services Coordinator / Deputy Director of Emergency Management
Archuleta County
This is a Sheriff's staff level position that coordinates and assumes responsibility for assigned Emergency Services and Emergency Management programs and projects. In addition, this position coordinates the county's emergency response to wildland fires, search and rescue and other county-level incidents. It serves as the Sheriff's liaison during incidents. It provides for protection of life, health, safety, welfare, and property of the public and community; as well as assists community members in solving problems related to emergency management. This position may provide supervision of temporary personnel in the performance of wildland fire duties.
Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED, supplemented by training in wildland fire management, search and rescue, and/or emergency management. Bachelor's degree and supervisory training is desirable. Applicant must have three years experience as a wildland firefighter. It is preferred that the applicant be qualified as an NWCG single resource boss and incident commander type IV.
Salary range is $35,112 to $42,156 per year. Applications are available from the Archuleta County Human Resources Office in the Court House at 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs or on the Archuleta County website (www.archuletacounty.org).
Please submit an application and resume to Mitzi Bowman, PO Box 1507, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 or fax (970) 264-8376 or e-mail to humanresources@archuletacounty.org. Applications must be received by April 11th, 2008 at 4pm. Archuleta County is an equal opportunity employer.
Incident Management Team taking Applications
The Eastern Colorado Incident Management Team will be accepting applications for the fiscal year 2009. Applications will be accepted from April 1, 2008 to April 25, 2008.
Applicants must live or work in the Northeast, Southeast, or Southern Colorado all-hazards
regions and have a completed Colorado All-Hazards Type III task book. The task book must be approved by the Colorado All-Hazards Committee through the Colorado Division of Fire Safety or National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) task book for the position applied for.
We are also accepting applications for potential members from the San Luis Valley all-hazards region to join the new team external resource list (hotlist).
The following positions are open:
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Click here for the application.
Washington County Emergency Management Director
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will be accepting applications for an Emergency Management Director. The position has become available due to the impending retirement of the current Director, at a salary to be determined by the Board based upon experience and qualifications. The person selected will serve in conjunction with the current Director to obtain the necessary qualifications and experience to replace him upon his retirement later this year. Both individuals will be under the direct supervision of the Board of County Commissioners. Responsibilities will include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all operations of the Washington County Office of Emergency Management while complying with all State and Federal mandates relating to operation of the Office.
Experience should include a general knowledge and / or background in emergency management, ability to master the National Incident Management System (NIMS) on behalf of the County, the ability to coordinate with other public, private and volunteer agencies to respond to natural or man created disasters and it would be helpful to have general knowledge of County government operations. A background in the above areas will be a determining factor for employment to this position.
Click here for a detailed job description for this part time position. Contact the Commissioners Office at 150 Ash Street, Akron, Colorado 80720 for an application (Main: 970-345-2701, FAX: 970-345-2702). Written applications must be received at the Commissioners Office by 4:30 p.m. on April 18, 2008.
Washington County provides an excellent benefits package to its employees and is an equal opportunity employer.
ICS 400 Class - Pueblo
May 3 & 4, 2008 (Saturday and Sunday) ** Deadline for registration is Friday, April 25th** OR
May 12 & 13, 2008 (Monday and Tuesday) ** Deadline for registration is Wednesday, May 7th**
WHERE Pueblo County Sheriff’s Training Room 909 Court Street – Pueblo, Colorado Sessions begin at 8:00 a.m.
Prerequisites: IS-100 Introduction to ICS, IS-200 Basic ICS, IS-700 NIMS, an Introduction, IS-800 or IS-800.A National Response Plan, ICS-300 Intermediate ICS
Who Must Take It:; Command or general staff in an ICS organization, select department heads with multi-agency coordination system responsibilities, area commanders, emergency managers, and multi-agency coordination system/emergency operations center managers.
What is Covered: ICS Fundamentals review for Command and General Staff; Major and/or complex incident/event management including the principal factors, four expansion options and how they apply in an incident; Area Command defined, its advantages, organization, six primary functional responsibilities, and application to a given scenario; Multi-Agency coordination defined, its primary components, major guidelines for establishment, problems when not implemented, its different levels, entities that provide multi-agency coordination, personnel positions, and its distinct role as compared to Area Command and Unified Command.
Regional Animal AgroSecurity Conference
May 21-22, 2008
Holiday Inn Denver International Airport & John Q. Hammons Convention Center
An animal disease outbreak, especially one involving an emerging or foreign animal disease, creates devastating effects not only
upon producers affected but the industry as a whole and the general population as well as local, national and international economies.
Effects are obvious when tens of thousands of animals are involved but can also occur from a single case on an isolated premises.
Extension professionals can play a very significant role in preparing their state, counties, communities and individuals to prevent, protect, respond to and recover from adverse events. What current efforts are being undertaken and what methods are proving
successful in enhancing preparedness?
Any disaster presents a multitude of challenges that result in far reaching impacts into all sectors of a community. What animal diseases, among many, truly are a risk? One of these, avian influenza, affords a model to address impacts not only upon livestock production but also upon human health and subsequent community challenges that must be addressed.
Our ultimate goal should be to prevent a disaster or at least mitigate its effects. This requires a mindset change from ‘it won’t happen to me’ to understanding risks, collaborate with others to gain and share information, assess vulnerability, establish protective measures and participate in broader based protective programs.
Click here for the flyer & registration for this conference.
Colorado Severe Weather Awareness Week
Governor Ritter has proclaimed April 13 - 19, 2008 Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. The National Weather Service (NWS) will be issuing daily statements on the varied thunderstorm hazards. On Tuesday, April 15, each NWS office will be issuing a test warning in order to test emergency communications.
The Governor's Proclamation and supporting documentation may be found on our website at: http://www.dola.colorado.gov/dem/public_information/severe_weather/spring_weather_awareness.htm. If your jurisdiction is planning activities in support of this week, we'd like to hear about it. Contact Polly White.
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