Some of this information is applicable to crisis planning/emergency managers.
Fire Department/EMS and Election Year Demonstrations/Protests
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
More information: Ralph Mroz, Firefighters Support Foundation, 413 774 3512, ralphmroz@comcast.net
The NFPA’s latest magazine (January/February, 2012, page 9), and latest newsletter (http://www.nfpa.org/publicJournalDetail.asp?categoryID=&itemID=54560&src=NFPAJournal&order_src=C246 ), both have an article on the hazards posed by the encampments of the Occupy movement. The article reinforces the fact that fire departments are getting more involved in and affected by civil unrest events. We can expect more of these as we move through an election year, and all agencies should be preparing for them.
The Firefighters Support Foundation’s (FSF) training program, Fire/EMS Response to Civil Unrest, is a great resource for individuals, agencies, and trainers on this subject. This program is completely free to download—simply go to the training page at www.ffsupport.org to access it. The program comprises a 40-minute video program and an accompanying 46-slide PowerPoint program.
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
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About the Firefighters Support Foundation
The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters and rescue personnel perform their jobs effectively and safely. We also set aside a portion of our funds to aid underfunded agencies and assist families of fallen firefighters.
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Documenting Institutional KnowledgeTerrorism Response Operations for Public Safety (TROPS)
4-Hour program for Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Emergency Management, Healthcare, Military, Analysts and Public Safety Special Response/Operations Teams.
- Current and Emerging Threats Overview
- International, Domestic, “Lone Wolves”, Extremists, Criminal Elements
- Mass Violence/Armed Attacks
- Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) & Homemade Explosives (HME) Awareness
- Suicide Bombers and Car Bombings (VBIED)
- Pre-Incident Planning
- Multi-Agency Response Operations
- Crisis Management & Command Considerations
- Scene Safety/Protective Measures
Date and Time: Monday, March 26th, 2012. 0830-1230. Please be seated NLT 0830.
Location: Lewisville Fire Department, 216 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Lewisville, NC 27023
Registration: STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER. To reserve a seat contact augustv@cityofwsfire.org with name, agency and e-mail. No cost to attend for participants.
STUDENTS MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF A PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY OR MILITARY TO ATTEND AND MUST HAVE AGENCY I.D.
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Had some recent questions on the CIG. Guide is still available in paper version and tear proof/water proof version.
http://www.redhatpub.com/page1/page3/page3.html
Topics covered:
• Bottle Bombs
• Improvised Explosive Devices
• Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED)
• Continued IED Threat / Attack
• Suspicious Letter / Package Indicators
• Suspicious Powders / Substances Indicators and Response
• Clandestine Drug Labs
• Indoor Marijuana Grow Operations
• Civil Unrest Planning and Response
• Mass Shooting / Active Shooter
• Fire/EMS Scene Safety at Scenes of Violence
• Suicide Bomber
• Bomb Threats
• Explosives Post-Blast Response
http://www.redhatpub.com/page1/page3/page3.html
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Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC)
The Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC) was convened to speed the transition of military medical lessons learned from the battlefield to civilian crisis response in order to reduce preventable causes of death in both our first responders and civilian population.
Be safe,
August
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WHEN TERROR RETURNS: New Book by John Gidduck
Author of "Terror at Beslan" and "Shooter Down: Response at Virginia Tech" has a new book out. Great read for emergency management personnel with an interest in or working with terrorism, homeland security, crisis planning, threats management, etc. Looking forward to getting my copy.
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School Shootings, Mass Shootings, Workplace Violence and Domestic Violence Spill-Over Attacks in the Workplace Workshop
Law Enforcement, Investigators, Emergency Management, Security Directors, Safety Managers, HR Managers, Risk Managers, Campus Police, and School/College Crisis Team Members
Critical incidents such as workplace violence incidents, school shootings, domestic violence spill-over attacks and other threats are occurring with alarming frequency. These events can occur in the workplace, business/industry facilities, high occupancy locations, college/university campuses, K-12 school grounds or other public locations. Course will cover the following topics:
- Workplace Violence & Domestic Violence in the Workplace
- Shooters/Threats (Schools, Workplace, Domestic Violence, Extremists, etc.)
- Social Media Threat Investigations
- Pre-Incident Planning
- NC Case Studies and Lessons Learned
- Crisis Management & Communications
- Safe Employee Terminations
- Resources for Planning and Training
Instructors:
Johnny Lee, Workplace/Domestic Violence Speaker and Director of Peace@Work, http://peaceatwork.org/
August Vernon, Operations Officer, Forsyth County Emergency Management, http://augustv.wordpress.com/
Date, Time and Location: February 29th (Wednesday) 2012, 0830-1700. Please be seated NLT 0830. Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Albert H. Anderson Conference Center, Winston-Salem, NC 27110 http://www.wssu.edu/default.aspx
Registration: STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER. To reserve a seat register at augustv@cityofwsfire.orgno later than February 24th, 2012 with name, agency and e-mail. No cost to attend for participants.
Audience: Students must be current Law Enforcement, Investigators, Emergency Management, Security Directors, Safety Managers, HR Managers, Risk Managers, Campus Police and School/College Crisis Team Members.
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NCTC’s Counterterrorism Calendar provides information on known terrorist groups, individual terrorists, and technical information on topics such as biological and chemical threats.
http://www.nctc.gov/site/pdfs/2012_nctc_ct_calendar.pdf
Happy Holidays and Be Safe!
August
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Beset By Strife at Chemical Security Office, DHS Internal Report Claims Anti-Terrorism Program Now In Jeopardy
A federal program aimed at securing potentially dangerous chemicals is now in jeopardy after being beset by a series of deep-seated problems, including wasteful spending and a largely unqualified workforce that lacks "professionalism," according to a scathing internal Department of Homeland Security report obtained exclusively by Fox News.
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For those that asked this program is open to emergency management agencies.
The Homeland Security Network is proud to provide this FREE 45-min webinar.
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/238410344
Public safety agencies are increasingly responding to "special operations" incidents such as clandestine drug labs, chemical suicides, HME/IED, marijuana grows and crimes involving chemicals. Response operations at these current and emerging threats can expose responders to a wide range of hazards such as criminal elements and a multitude of chemical and explosive hazards.
Be safe,
August
AugustV Crisis Management, Mass Violence and Terrorism
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Good source of resources and materials. Some items require password access for members only.
http://www.asisonline.org/education/activeShooter.xml
Be safe,
August
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