March/April 2009 – PDF
At the 2008 NIOA conference in Reno we introduced a “Best Practices” session. This was a well received addition to the conference. We would like to carry it on to Nashville in August 2009.
In these best practice sessions we will highlight four case studies from our members that feature unique and successful ways NIOA members dealt with a particular issue that is relevant for first-responder PIOs. Each case study is 45 minutes in length, with a short Q&A.
If you would like to be considered as a presenter, please send a one-page (maximum) synopsis of your case scenario to me at rpalmer@washingtontwp.org by March 6. The Board will choose a cross-section of cases and four people will be asked to present at Nashville.
Please use the following headings in your synopsis:
Organization name & presenter:
Incident type & date:
Type of organization:
Synopsis/overview of case/event/incident:
Challenges/Issues:
Solution/How you dealt with it:
Outcomes & Results:
Lessons Learned:
It is always a great opportunity to learn from one’s colleagues. On behalf of the entire board, I look forward to your submissions!
The NIOA has experienced some changes this week in Region 4. Matt Stanley in Savannah, Georgia recently left his job at the Savannah Fire Department and took a position with the Chatham County EMA in Savannah. He decided that he wanted to concentrate on his new job duties, so he resigned his position as the Region 4-B Regional Director.
The Board decided to offer the entire region to Mike Fronimos, who was Matt’s co-director. Mike has graciously accepted.
We wish Matt all the best in his new job. We’re grateful for his years of service as a Regional Director and we offer our sincere thanks to Mike for taking on these additional responsibilities. Matt’s new contact information is: Office (912) 201-4500; Cell (912) 547-3387; Email mjstanley@chathamcounty.org.