Response Leadership

This episode features subject matter professionals discussing a mnemonic developed to assist First Responders and First Receiver’s when responding to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Events. We will relate this mnemonic to the current COVID pandemic.  

SPEAKERS: Kathy Wall (TEEX), Eldon Taylor (TEEX), Ryan LeNorman (TEEX).  

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In this podcast we dive into the subject of CONTINUITY OPS. We are going to look at how a Continuity of Ops plan is crucial in any response effort, but in particular in a crisis of this magnitude. Marty Luna will offer much needed perspective on the Continuity of Ops process and how to successfully manage this process in your jurisdiction. Executive Assistant Chief Homer Robertson with The City of Fort Worth FD will lay out the COOP plan in his City and how they have been adapting it to this extended response.  

SPEAKERS: Heather Crites (TEEX), Kris Murphy (TEEX), Marty Luna (TEEX), Homer Robertson (City of Fort Worth FD).  

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This podcast is part of our series of real-time discussions centering around the COVID-19 response in jurisdictions throughout the United States. This session will focus on the Health Care perspective in response to this COVID-19 pandemic. We will take a look at how Health Care Agencies have adapted to cope with this unique crisis; and discuss what their role is in the overall response to city and state efforts.  

SPEAKERS: Heather Crites (TEEX), Kris Murphy (TEEX), Christopher Kyer (Kettering Health Network), Ryan LeNorman (TEEX).  

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This podcast is the latest in our series of real-time discussions centering around the COVID-19 response in jurisdictions throughout the United States. In this session, we will focus on the response efforts of two Fire Departments in the State of Ohio; we will interview District Chief David O’Neal, District Chief Hugh Hains, and Chief Sherman Smith. We will identify how both agencies have had to adapt their response protocols; share lessons learned, best practices and the challenges faced during this unique response effort. We will discuss how they are preparing for the process of re-opening their respective cities and how that planning process is evolving. Finally, we reflect on how their participation in Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management / Unified Command (MGT314) course prepared their agencies for this response.  

SPEAKERS: Heather Crites (TEEX), Kris Murphy (TEEX), District Chief David O’Neal (Akron, OH), District Chief Hugh Hains (Cincinnati, OH), Chief Sherman Smith (Cincinnati, OH).  

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This podcast is part of our series of real-time discussions centering around the COVID-19 response in jurisdictions throughout the United States. The focus of this session will be the response efforts of the Santa Rosa, CA FD and PD, with an emphasis on the Emergency Management perspective. We will be talking with the EM Coordinator for the FD, Neil Bregman and Sgt Josh Ludtke with the Santa Rosa PD. We will identify how ICS has played a role in their response and share lessons learned, best practices and the challenges faced. We will discuss how they are preparing for the process of re-opening their respective cities; and finally, we reflect on how their participation in Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management / Unified Command (MGT314) course prepared their agencies for this response.  

SPEAKERS: Heather Crites (TEEX), Kris Murphy (TEEX), Neil Bregman, EM Coordinator (Santa Rosa (CA) FD), Sgt. Josh Ludtke (Santa Rosa (CA) PD).  

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This podcast is part of our series of real-time discussions centering around the COVID-19 response in jurisdictions throughout the United States. In this session, we will focus on the response efforts of two Law Enforcement agencies; we will interview Lt. Kevin O’Brien, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Lt. Richard Nelson, Orange County (CA) Sheriff’s Office.  

Our discussion will identify how both agencies have had to adapt their response protocols to keep their officers safe but able to do their jobs effectively during this crisis. We will look at lessons learned, best practices and challenges faced during this unique response effort. Finally, we reflect on how their participation in Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management / Unified Command (MGT314) course prepared their agencies for this response.  

SPEAKERS: Heather Crites (TEEX), Kris Murphy (TEEX), Lt. Kevin O’Brien (Palm Beach County, FL Sheriff’s Office), Lt. Richard Nelson (Orange County, CA Sheriff’s Office)  

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This is the third podcast in our series of real-time discussions centering around the COVID-19 response in jurisdictions throughout the United States. In this session, we take a close look the response efforts of the Houston FD and the Houston PD with key members of their personnel: Assistant Chief Michael Mire and Deputy Chief Charles Martin from the Houston FD and Sgt James Turner from the Houston PD. Our discussion will explore the many struggles and triumphs experienced by both agencies and how the FD and PD have been able to combine their efforts and work together in this crisis.  

The Houston FD will also share their experience of successfully standing up their first Incident Management Team. Finally, we reflect on how their participation in Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management / Unified Command (MGT314) course prepared their agencies for this response effort.  

SPEAKERS: Heather Crites (TEEX), Kris Murphy (TEEX), Assistant Chief Michael Mire (Houston FD), Deputy Chief Charles Martin (Houston FD), Sgt James Turner (Houston PD).  

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This is the second podcast in our series of real-time discussions centering around the COVID-19 response in jurisdictions throughout the United States. In this session, Assistant Chief Tom Clemo and Retired Deputy Chief Joe Castro share the lessons learned, best practices and unique struggles of the pandemic response in the greater Los Angeles area. The wide-ranging interview will impart valuable information from the EOC operations perspective with a focus on the planning process and how it is unfolding in “real time.” This discussion highlights the importance of preparation and the role of the Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management / Unified Command (MGT314) course.  

SPEAKERS: Heather Crites (TEEX), Kris Murphy (TEEX), Assistant Chief Tom Clemo (Santa Monica FD), Retired Deputy Chief Joe Castro (Los Angeles FD).  

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This episode centers around EOC operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be talking with first responders around the country to identify best practices, lessons learned and how they are navigating the unique challenges facing every community around the United States.  

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