Colorado DEM Information Report
Centennial, Colorado March 22, 2008 Contact: Polly White 720-852-6630
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.
New Disaster Services Director at Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has a new Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator in El Paso County. If you need to reach him or just welcome him aboard, his contact information is:.
Mike Smith
Director Red Kettle Volunteers/Marketing
Emergency Disaster Services
El Paso County Command of The Salvation Army
908 Yuma
Colorado Springs, CO. 80909
Office: 719-884-1042 Cell: 719-290-0260
Fax: 719-636-2186
Mike.Smith@USW.salvationarmy.org
Since the beginning of 2007, Homeland Security Analysis and Consulting (HSAC) contract instructors have been delivering the ICS Forms, Plans and Checklist workshop with great success. Participants have ranged from military installation commanders to public health leaders and some of the most progressive first responder leaders from Colorado’s largest municipalities. This workshop allows participants to work through a single custom all hazards scenario, which is based on the official DHS national planning scenarios. The workshop immerses the participants in the process of using, communicating and understanding the ICS forms, plans and, position checklists.
This workshop is based on and builds on the concepts of NIMS and the new all hazard curriculum and is instructed by state certified type III all hazard personnel that hold roster positions on formalized incident management teams. Although referred to as a workshop, the day is focused on the concepts of scenario based training as a building block to handling real world events. The Forms workshop in addition to using the 15 National Planning Scenarios from the Department of Homeland Security also ties directly to the Target Capabilities List and the Universal Task List. Lastly, the workshop in 2008 now features a computerized interactive classroom trainer component and custom scenario table for the most advanced student learning.
Click here for the flyer with registration information.
Colorado Medical Surge Seminars
To begin the coordination of medical surge planning and partnerships throughout the state, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will be hosting a series of Medical Surge Seminars for the following types of participants:
Seminars will be offered in five locations throughout the state and will cover a variety of topics including (but not limited to):
Click here for the Loveland April 16 flyer.
Click here for the Sterling April 24 flyer.
Click here for the Denver May 15 flyer.
Click here for the Pueblo May 29 flyer.
Click here for the Colorado Springs June 11 flyer.
The other seminar will be in Grand Junction June 25 and may be found at http://www.co.train.org. Enter 1012122 in the course ID field.
Emergency Services Public Information Officers of Colorado (ESPIOC) Conference
May 15-16, 2008
About ESPIOC: The Emergency Services Public Information Officers of Colorado (ESPIOC) was formed in 1986 to enhance relations between the news media and public safety agencies.
The association includes representatives from fire departments, law enforcement, emergency medical services and search and rescue units; as well as district attorneys, disaster relief and other state and federal agencies that provide emergency services.
ESPIOC provides education, training and support for emergency services representatives who routinely deal with media and community issues.
This 2-day conference will have some great sessions. Click here for the flyer.
5th Annual Western Colorado All-Hazards Conference
Tuesday, April 22 through Friday, April 25, 2008 DoubleTree Hotel Grand Junction, CO
The 5th Annual Western Colorado All-Hazards Conference offers participants the opportunity to attend multiple trainings and classes focused on emergency preparedness and response. The 2008 conference focuses on three tracks: 1.)Triage, Transport, Quarantine and Isolation; 2.)NIMS/ICS; 3.) Mental Health Response. In addition to these focus areas, the conference offers many other timely training opportunities as well.
Faculty/Presenters: The Western Colorado All-Hazards Conference offers the highest level of instruction from some of the best, most cutting-edge presenters in the U.S.; individuals who can discuss lessons learned from the Minnesota bridge collapse, the 2007 California wild fires, and the crash of United flight 232. Presenters are currently directing state and national preparedness efforts for the Department of Homeland Security, the Division of Emergency Management. Others are leading preparedness efforts in the areas of Avian Influenza, and communication.
Target Audience: Law Enforcement, Public Health, Hospitals, Fire Safety, EMS, Emergency Managers, HazMat, Mental Health, Coroners and Medical Examiners, Public Works, Agricultural and Veterinary, Government Officials and Administrators, Educational Institutions, Volunteer Organizations.
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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