If you are working in emergency management, what aspect do you enjoy most?

2014-06-23T09:07:49-04:00

http://taskandpurpose.com/transform-disaster-response-training-jobs-veterans/

We Should Transform Disaster Response Training Into Jobs For Veterans

Veterans need more than esprit de corps, more than companionship, more than the strong drive to serve.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2014 10:52 PM

2014-07-03T22:52:08-04:00

Great article! I think you are right on that soldiers have the right skills for the job. Of course, the National Guard is a great avenue in this regard.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 30 at 2014 9:27 AM

2014-07-30T09:27:09-04:00

Nice read! I volunteer as a member of my town's CERT (community emergency response team). We train on everything from first aid to shelter management and light search and rescue. It's a good start for someone getting out or in the NG or USAR. We even reinvigorated our local HAM group and EM armature radio net with the town paying for our training and tickets.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-any-veterans-retirees-joined-a-local-cert-team

I mostly enjoy using and maintaining my military skills for the benefit of my town and community.

Have any veterans/retirees joined a local CERT team? | RallyPoint

My town started a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) back in 2011 and I have found this a great place to keep my military skills and education working for me. Has anyone else done this? What are your experiences? http://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2015 12:23 PM

2015-05-22T12:23:40-04:00

I am wanting to get on w/ the MO SEMA. I have been trying for over a year now. I am also trying to get back in to the air guard & am considering x-training to EM from Security Forces.

I'm glad this area was pointed out to me. I hope I can get into the field & use this as a great tool!!!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 22 at 2015 8:49 PM

2015-05-22T20:49:20-04:00

Just out of curiosity why do you ask?