DHSEM Update ~ May 13, 2014 Information and Updates DFPC Wildfire Preparedness Plan On May 12 DFPC, USFS and BLM officials provided Governor Hickenlooper with a briefing on the 2014 Wildfire Outlook. The 2014 Wildfire Preparedness Plan was signed on Monday.
New Executive Director Named for CDPS Governor Hickenlooper announced on May 8 that Stan Hilkey will be the next Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Public Safety. Hilkey is the sheriff in Mesa County and will bring to his new job more than 28 years of public safety experience in the criminal justice system involving areas such as patrol operations, investigations and critical incident management. Hilkey will start work with CDPS on June 16.
Kudos and Thank You Iain Hyde Congratulations to Iain Hyde. He has accepted a position with the Governor’s Recovery Office. His last day with DHSEM was May 7 and he will begin his new position on May 21.
Career and Volunteer Opportunities
Department of Local Affairs: CDBG-DR Compliance and Monitoring Specialist (closed 5/14/2014)
Educational Resource Free Tool All-Hazards Planning Tool for First Responders Oak Ridge National Lab is providing a free, government-funded, GIS tool that might be useful to Emergency Managers, Citizen Corps Councils, CERTs and MRCs around the state.
IMPACT is a free all-hazards planning tool for first responders. It is meant to augment, not replace, current tools you may already be using. It tries to fill a special niche by providing the following features: Simple to use by non-GIS professionals Custom map making and data collection Con-ops simulation for table-top exercises Real-time data feeds for situational awareness GPS tracking of people and assets Automated report generation Desktop or laptop operation (tablets via remote desktop) Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Update
Windows, Macintosh, and Linux support Operational with or without a network connection in the field Free
Please visit the following site for information and to request a free copy: http://web.ornl.gov/~ko5/impact/. National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook The May, June and July Outlook has been posted to the National Interagency Fire Center website. The Outlook can be viewed at http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf. Stepping Into Their Shoes: Gaining Senior Leadership Buy-in for Continuity This video introduces continuity professionals with tools that impart: 1) the soft skills (leadership communications/understanding) and 2) tailored facts/available resources they need to feel comfortable and knowledgeable enough to frame resonating conversations with senior leadership about continuity and its benefits. This video demonstrates how continuity professionals can take their continuity knowledge and apply it to the specific challenges, risks, benefits, and opportunities that their leaders and organizations face. This connection will help leaders understand and see the correlation of continuity efforts and their problems/needs in a way that is far more effective than basic continuity awareness alone. The primary audience is: Federal, State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal government employees responsible for managing a Continuity of Operations Program. The video is available on the FEMA website at: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/videos/94386. One Less Spark Campaign Thank you to Sheryl Page at the USDA Forest Service for sharing these educational campaign products that includes social media messaging and other tools for fire prevention and preparedness.
http://www.preventwildfireca.org/OneLessSpark/ http://smokeybear.adcouncil.org/
Hash Oil Extraction Presentation The Rocky Mountain High Intensity Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) has made presentation materials created by Sgt. Pat Long available on their website focused on hash oil extraction. Visit http://www.rmhidta.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/645/MenuGroup/RMHIDTAHome.htm for the materials. The website also contains information on other training opportunities. Mental Health First Aid Training The Centennial Mental Health Center is sponsoring a free Mental Health First Aid Training in Limon. The course will arm the public with skills to help individuals who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The goal is to help the public better identify, understand and Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Update
respond to signs of mental illness, thus improving outcomes for individuals experiencing these illnesses. This community event is posted on the READYColorado website on the events calendar along with numerous other community level events and training courses.
Training Information 2014 Summer Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy The 2014 CWFIM Academy is scheduled for June 2-8 in New Castle, Colorado. Early bird registration is currently open until April 15. Registrations will be accepted through May. Visit the conference website at www.cwfima.com. FEMA Courses E0317 Comprehensive Data Management August 11-14, 2014 E0296 Application of HAZUS-MH for Risk Assessment July 7-10, 2014 Upcoming Public Information Officer Courses for 2014 The following courses will be added to the DHSEM website later this week, however, here are the dates and topics so that you can pencil them in on your calendars. All course registration information will be listed at www.DHSEM.State.CO.US on the Training Course page. The dates are:
May 22-23 – G290 Basic PIO – Lincoln County June32-6 - S203 - CWFIMA July 8-9 - G290 Basic PIO - Grand County October 14-15 – G290 Basic PIO – Alamosa, CO December 2-3 - G290 - Centennial
If you are interested in a custom delivery social media for emergency management (SMEM) or Virtual Operation Support Team (VOST) training email
[email protected] or contact your regional field manager to make arrangements. Mission Essential Functions Workshop In our efforts to provide all of the State agencies the best tools to assist in creating quality Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans, DHSEM has secured a training event that focuses on Mission Essential Functions (MEF). Coming on June 17 & 18, 2014, DHSEM is hosting a FEMA training team that will be presenting the Mission Essential Function Workshop (L-557). Register for this two day workshop by on co.train.org. There are only 30 seats. Lunch is provided to attendees on both days. New Online FEMA IS-425 COOP Planner’s Course The Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planner’s Workshop is to provide COOP training for Continuity Planners at the Federal, State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal levels of government. Federal Continuity Directive (FCD) 1 directs the Federal executive branch departments and agencies and offers guidance for non-federal, in governments for developing COOP Plans and Programs. COOP Plans facilitate the performance of essential functions during any situation which may disrupt normal operations. The goal Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Update
of this workshop is to provide you with the tools and hands-on experience necessary to improve your departments’ or agencies’ Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans. FEMA L-153 Building Design for Homeland Security Course for Continuity of Operations (COOP) This course:
Covers the content of FEMA 426, “Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Building” Is being offered to Federal, State, Tribal and Local officials with Continuity of Operations (COOP) responsibilities Outlines a methodology to determine the risk of a building’s critical functions and infrastructure against various terrorist threats and highlights applicable protective measures. The course considers Explosive Blast; Chemical, Biological, Radiological attacks and identifies protective measures for site and building design and layout Provides guidance on electronic security systems
The course is scheduled for: June 10-12, 2014 from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in Lakewood, Colo. It is a free course, however, online registration is required. To register online go to: https://colorado.feb.gov/register/?ee=220.
Training Announcements Training announcements are also available on the DHSEM website on the Preparedness page. Course
Region
Date
G290 - Basic Public Information Officer
North Central
05/14/14
ICS 300
North Central
05/14/14
Debris Management: G202
North Central
05/19/14
Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy
Northwest
06/02/14
G290 - Basic Public Information Officer
Northeast
06/05/14
Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools (L364)
Northeast
06/09/14
Mission Essential Function Workshop (L557)
North Central
06/17/14
G290 - Basic Public Information Officer
Northwest
07/08/14
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Course
Region
Date
Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Train-the-Trainer (L362)
North Central
08/13/14
G290 - Basic Public Information Officer
San Luis Valley
10/14/14
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