The rise of electric-powered vehicles traveling on roadways presents new challenges to firefighters when dealing with these types of incidents. Recently one of our Recruit Fire Academy Instructor’s Justin Fryer, Firefighter / Paramedic responded to one of these incidents that made international news. Justin speaks candidly about the challenges he faced on scene. The vehicle fire took approximately four hours and 27,000 gallons of water to extinguish. Is your fire department prepared for this type of event?  Speakers: Jason Loyd (TEEX), Justin Fryer (TEEX), and Jason Harris (TEEX) For additional information about TEEX visit: TEEX.org 

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Episode 14: Firefighting Considerations for Electric Vehicle Fires

In this podcast, Dr. Jason Moats, Director of TEEX Testing and Innovation Center, moderates a panel of experts from Texas A&M University who participating in a National Science Foundation sponsored project examining how robots were used in response to COVID-19. The panel discusses the research as they affect emergency managers, public health providers, and those who have had to converge to create operational tools during the last twelve months. Speakers include: Dr. Jason Moats, moderator  (TEEX), Dr. Robin Murphy (Texas A&M University), Dr. Angela Clendenin (Texas A&M University), Vignesh Gandudi (graduate student, Texas A&M University), Trisha Amin (undergraduate student, Texas A&M University) For additional information about TEEX visit: TEEX.org  For additional information about robotics for infectious diseases visit: https://roboticsforinfectiousdiseases.org/  

Episode 13: Robotics and the COVID-19 response

In the third and final episode of this series, Kathy Fraser talks to a couple of responders who have been managing operations at the TDEM central warehouse in San Antonio since April 2020. All PPE for the state of Texas distributions centers is shipped through this high-volume facility. Only by working as one unified team can Texas ship the amount of PPE and tests that move through this facility every day.   SPEAKERS: Kathy Fraser (TEEX), Michael Clark (TEEX), Sam Miller (TDEM).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript. 

Episode 12: Texas Responders Working Together Pt. 3

In the second episode of this three-part series, guest host Kathy Fraser talks to two responders from inside the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) warehouse. They have been working together for several months to support medical professionals in southwest Texas by distributing much-needed PPE from this distribution center.   SPEAKERS: Kathy Fraser (TEEX), Adrienne Pierce (TEEX), Chase Martin (STRAC).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript. 

Episode 11: Texas Responders Working Together Pt. 2

In this first episode of a three-part series, guest host Kathy Fraser travels to San Antonio to chat with three responders about their combined efforts to support Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) in the response to COVID-19. They discuss how effective a unified response can be when working together as one team.   SPEAKERS: Kathy Fraser (TEEX), Darren Smith (TEEX), Bryan Davis (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension), Sgt. David Freitag (U.S. Army National Guard).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript. 

Episode 10: Texas Responders Working Together Pt. 1

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).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript.    

Episode 9: RAPID Care

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).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript.  

Episode 8: Continuity of OPs

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).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript.  

Episode 7: A Healthcare Perspective

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).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript. 

Episode 6: A Fire Department Perspective - OHIO

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).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript.  

Episode 5: Santa Rosa, Emergency Management Perspective

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)   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript.  

Episode 4: A Law Enforcement Perspective

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).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript.  

Episode 3: Houston Fire Department and Houston Police Department

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).   Visit teex.org for more information.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript.  

Episode 2: EOC Operations and the Planning Process

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.   Find out more at teex.org.   For a full transcript of this episode, please visit teex.link/transcript.  

Episode 1: Staying Safe While Working in an EOC

Emergency Management professionals from around the US are interviewed to bring you best practices for working in public safety environments.

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