Interviews with California and national emergency response leaders who talk about what they've learned from the most challenging moments of their careers.
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
Tuesday Jun 19, 2018
In this episode we tag along with professional rattlesnake wrangler Lou Fraser, and state park ranger Kerrie Launey. Fraser shows us the kind of habitat in which rattlesnakes can be found, and educates us on their some of their behavior and some of the mistakes people make that lead to bites, all while catching four of the venomous reptiles. Meanwhile, California park ranger Launey tells us about snakes in parks and what you can expect, and she gives us tips for avoiding an unwanted encounter, and what to do in the event you are bitten.
We also have a video that accompanies this podcast at the link below. you'll also find a really cool (and creepy) slideshow.
Links
INSIDE LOOK: Rattlesnake Awareness, Warm Weather Tips and Backyard Pool Safety (VIDEO)
Snakes Slither Into Summer (oesnews.com)
Lou Fraser's Rattlesnake Removal USA
Rattlesnakes in California (CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife)
Rattlesnake Safety (California Department of Parks and Recreation)
Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
Dave Welch is a 24 year veteran of the Rohnert Park Police Department (Department of Public Safety) and has been with Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District in Sonoma County where he’s currently a part time battalion chief. He’s serving as a Type I and Type II safety officer on the Modoc July Complex fire in Modoc County, California.
Links
Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District
Levels and Types of ICS Management
Type 5: (very small wildland fire only)
• Initial attack
• Short duration, seldom lasting into the next burn period
• Few resources assigned (generally less than 6 people)
• Little complexity
Type 4
• Initial attack or first response to an incident
• IC is “hands on” leader and performs all functions of Operations, Logistics, Planning, and Finance
• Few resources are used (several individuals or a single strike team)
• Normally limited to one operational period
• Does not require a written Incident Action Plan (IAP)
• Examples: Search & Rescue (SAR), motor vehicle accidents, small fires
Type 3
• Extended initial attack on wildland fires
• IC walks the line between a manager and a 'doer'
• Resources may vary from several single resources to several task forces or strike teams
• Some Command/General Staff positions (ie, Division Supervisor, Unit Leader), may be filled
• May extend into another operational period (12 hours), and require an IAP
• Examples: Larger SAR’s, law enforcement incidents, special events, technical rescues, fires
Type 2
• IC spends all time being a manager
• Most Command and General staff positions are filled
• Large number of resources utilized
• Incident extends into multiple operational periods
• Base camp(s) established
• Significant logistical support is required
• Examples: Major fires, VIP visits, lengthy search and rescues, law enforcement incidents, multi-day special events
Type 1
• All functions are filled, plus leaders, branches etc.
• Multi-agency and national resources
• Large number of personnel and equipment are assigned to the incident
• It is a large, complex incident
• Examples: A major Incident—hurricanes, very large fires, natural disasters