Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security on LinkedIn: Operations Training and Exercise (2024)

Last week, Kendall Bobula and Alexis Steele from our DEMHS team had the opportunity to attend the National Homeland Security Conference in Miami, FL. They were able to represent Connecticut and hear from CISA Director Jenn Easterly about the latest strategies in combating mis/dis/mal-information, participate in numerous breakout sessions focused on engaging and reaching the entire community, and learn about the continuation of FEMA preparedness grants, and much more. It was a week filled with learning, growth, and valuable connections with peers from across the nation. Thanks to the National Homeland Security Association for hosting a great event! #NHSC2024

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Upcoming Training Opportunity: DEMHS Training and Exercise Unit, in coordination with TEEX, will be offering MGT-904: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents at Great Hill Hose Company in Seymour on August 27-29, 2024. For additional information or to register, visit:https://lnkd.in/e8cwQBCu

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The DEMHS Training and Exercise Unit is excited to be able to offer the National Emergency Management Basic Academy this fall! The Basic Academy includes five courses presented over three weeks and provides participants with training on the fundamental systems, concepts, and practices of emergency management. View the attached information for additional details, including how to register. #emergencymanagement #NEMBA #training

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DEMHS Trainers recently concluded a CERT Train the Trainer course at Echo Hose Ambulance Training Center. During the course, participants learned how to deliver the CERT Basic Training course, convey the message and intent of the CERT program, and ensure future CERT students achieve the objectives of the CERT Basic Training. CERT Teams across the state now have 8 new instructors to teach the CERT Basic Training course, congratulations to all! #emergencymanagement #CERT #communitypreparedness

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Exciting training opportunities coming up over the next few months, including the National Emergency Management Basic Academy! Check out the DEMHS Training Bulletin for more information.#emergencymanagement #training #NEMBAhttps://lnkd.in/eDEAbJ2P

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DEMHS is #hiring for a Trainer to join our Training and Exercise Unit. This is a cybersecurity-focused trainer who will help develop and deliver critical training and exercises to local and state officials. The application closes on the 24th! Come and join the DEMHS team and help support our emergency management programs and services in Connecticut!#emjobs #emergencymanagement #cybersecurity

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On Saturday, June 1, 2024, our Training and Exercise Unit coordinated a day of training modules for CT CERT Members.The day kicked off with State CERT Coordinator, Michael Davis, welcoming 134 CERT members in attendance at Central Connecticut State University. DEMHS Deputy Commissioner, Brenda Bergeron, thanked all for their service to their communities and dedication to the CERT program. Keynote Speaker, Christopher Andrews, the FEMA Region 1 Community Preparedness Officer, spoke about the benefits of CERT before and after disasters. Classes conducted included Autism Awareness for First Responders, Eversource Energy Electrical Safety, Mental Health First Aid Overview, Traffic Incident Management, Human Trafficking Awareness for First Responders, Stop the Bleed/Narcan Administration, and American Red Cross Sheltering Fundamentals and Simulation.Several months of event planning produced a successful CERT Saturday!#CERT #emergencymanagement #communitypreparedness

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Yesterday, after many months of planning and coordination, DEMHS in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Connecticut Army National Guard, and the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, hosted the 2024 Emergency Management Symposium. This year, attendees had the opportunity of choosing smaller, interactive breakout sessions with topics from five different public safety tracks. It was a great day of informative workshops, engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and vendors showcasing relevant products and services! Thank you to all who attended, the planning committee, and the Connecticut Military Department for hosting at beautiful Camp Nett! #emergencymanagement #publichealth #homelandsecurity

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Check out the DEMHS Training and Exercise Quarterly Bulletin for upcoming training opportunities! Coming up this quarter, our Training and Exercise Unit has a Basic WebEOC class, G1010: ICS/EOC Interface, CERT Day 2024, and many more! Use the link below to view all upcoming opportunities.Registration for DEMHS training is now being conducted through CT Train. For guidance on how to sign up for a CT Train account, visit the Training and Exercise page (under Programs and Services) at ct.gov/demhs. https://lnkd.in/eDEAbJ2P

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Interested in being a part of the DEMHS team? Apply below to join our Radiological Unit! This unit works with local, state, federal, and private partners conducting radiological emergency response planning, training & exercises, operations, and logistics. Application closes 4/23. #emjobs

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