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Monday, August 31, 2009

Disaster Response: The Security Officer and Incident Command

    I read this story below, and it reminded me of how little respect folks have for the security officer of a facility, all the way up until something awful happens.  Something like a terrorist attack or natural disasters or a response to a influenza virus outbreak like Novel Influenza A (Swine Flu). It usually takes a really bad deal to remind everyone how important an initial response and attack is, in order to combat these type of things.

   But what this story missed, and was ‘oh so close’ to mentioning, was the importance of Incident Command to the initial response to an incident like a pandemic.  Incident Command is the answer, and it is also something that has been federally mandated by DHS.  But what does that really mean, you might ask?

   It means that the US government has recognized the power and efficiency of such a system, based on it’s usage during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the hurricane responses the last couple of years and the fires that ravage the west every summer.  It is a simple command language and structure, that all units involved can rally around and understand.  That is a powerful thing, because the emergency response that is most organized and most flexible to answer the rapid pace of an evolving incident, will win.  It has been proven time and time again, hence why it is the preferred command structure for emergency response in the US.

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Saturday, June 14, 2008

Jobs: FEMA Disaster Support, Iowa

Filed under: Disaster Response,Iowa,Jobs — Tags: , , , , — Matt @ 3:08 PM

For the continuing flood crisis in Iowa and elsewhere, there will be a need for all sorts of specialists in disaster support. I have yet to see any security jobs posted, but keep your eye out. They are saying that this is Iowa’s ‘Katrina’. –Head Jundi

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FEMA Disaster Support

Company: RealStreet

In anticipation of disaster support requirements for declarations under the Stafford Act in support of FEMA, RealStreet Staffing is searching for highly qualified and experienced candidates to support the post-disaster recovery effort. Typically, the following positions may be requested:

Construction Managers (Commercial, municipal)

Engineering Professionals (Civil, structural, electrical, multi-disciplined)

Architects

Planners (environmental, land, economic, etc.)

Insurance Adjusters

Cost Estimators

Building and Code Specialists

Salary range is between $15.00 – $65.00 per hour plus overtime, based upon experience, position requirements, classification criteria and skill level qualifications. Full expenses are paid, including travel to and from the site, lodging and per diem in accordance with the GSA schedule. Health plan, LTD, dental, and vision plans are available. A generous 401(k) with huge company match is available upon attaining eligibility. All positions are W2 as an employee of RealStreet Staffing.

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