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Picking up from my last ICS episode in October 2018, here I share tips to succeed in the ICS 400 course and how to apply the principals in the real world.

Picking up from my last ICS episode in October 2018, here I share tips to succeed in the ICS 400 course and how to apply the principals in the real world.

The principals of the incident command system (ICS) do not change. How and when we apply them do.  What shapes our decisions are the complexities different types of incidents bring. In this episode I share the "Between the Slides 5" for prospective ICS 400 students and some of the principals included in the revised April 2019 manual and that will be taught during the in person course.

"Between the Slides 5" for this episode:

* ICS principals apply across all complexities, e.g. Planning "P", Foundational Four

* Consider what's making the incident complex

* Determine complexity strategy based on the driver, e.g. geography, political boundaries, etc.

* Determine your area of operations (AO) for an Area Command

* Bring your "A game" and your "A team"

Key Time Stamps:

* 00:03:15 - Come back to basics

* 00:08:50 - Complex modalities to dispense medication in Parnellville

* 00:16:45 - Try to optimize Operations

* 00:25:10 - Roster truly qualified team members

Kudos to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) for their great student manual section:

* ICS 400 Student Manual (https://www.pema.pa.gov/planningandpreparedness/trainingandexercises/Documents/Student%20Materials/G%20400%20Advanced%20ICS/2019%20ICS%20400/ELG400_Complete_SM.pdf)

* Other course materials (https://www.pema.pa.gov/planningandpreparedness/trainingandexercises/Pages/Student-Manuals.aspx)

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Thank you all for listening and Godspeed,

Kevin

Kevin Pannell, PMP | www.betweentheslides.com | Instagram & Twitter: pannellkg | Facebook: Betweentheslides | Email: [email protected]

#incidentcommand #incidentcomplex #catastrophy #publichealth #publicsafety #FEMA #USFA #NWCG #USCG #PEMA

This show idea came from one of my social media feeds. I added my $.02 for free on how we can all succeed at these things.

This show idea came from one of my social media feeds. I added my $.02 for free on how we can all succeed at these things.

This show idea came from one of my social media feeds. I added my $.02 for free on how we can all succeed at these things.

I’ve seen the meme/inspirational image listing "10 Things That Require Zero Talent" posted many times. I’ve also been flabbergasted when folks at a professional level are not able to deliver on many of these. Now, no one is perfect. I have been late. Many times preventable, sometimes not. For some of the other items, e.g. body language and being coachable, these are learned over years of experience. In this episode of "Thursday Thoughts #1" I share my personal $.02 (insert disclaimer) breakdown of how I think folks can achieve each of the “10 Things” below.

* Be on time: Leave earlier

* Work Ethic: Earn your paycheck

* Effort: Doing a good job doesn't require that much effort

* Energy: Bring positive, not negative to the team

* Body Language: Study up on this and implement change if needed

* Passion: If you're not passionate, do something else

* Doing Extra: Extra is easy. Put the finishing touches on your work.

* Being Prepared: Your answer should not be "I don't know" if it's your job to know

* Being Coachable: Don't let your ego get in the way of receiving and learning from constructive feedback

* Attitude: There is no "they" and no one wants to hear you complain

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As always thank you all for listening, learning and sharing with others.

Godspeed,

Kevin

Kevin Pannell, PMP | www.betweentheslides.com | Instagram & Twitter: pannellkg | Facebook: Betweentheslides | Email: [email protected]

#BeOnTime #Effort #WorkEthic #IncidentManagement #ProjectManagement #BodyLanguage #Leadership #Professionalism

Volunteer Firefighters make up the majority of Firefighters in the United States. Unfortunately not all of these Firefighters or their respective departments conduct themselves in a professional manner. In this episode I share lessons I learned the hard way and those taught to me by great Fire Service mentors over my six year Volunteer Firefighting career. Thank you to every Volunteer that puts in the time on their own dime.

Key Time Stamps:

* 00:00:10 - "So you want to be a Firefighter?"

* 00:04:40 – Find your firehouse fit

* 00:13:17 - Exercise for the job

* 00:17:40 - Sign up for or create your own duty night

* 00:20:10 - Look professional

* 00:23:32 - Train every shift

* 00:28:45 - Check your gear every shift

As always thank you all for listening, learning and sharing with others.

Godspeed,

Kevin

Kevin Pannell, PMP | www.betweentheslides.com | Instagram & Twitter: pannellkg | Facebook: Betweentheslides | Email: [email protected]

#Firefighting #VolunteerFirefighter #NFPA #ProBoard #Volunteer #VDFP #HanoverFireEMS #CFEMSPIO