Florida Division of Emergency ManagementSituation Unit Leader - FDEM Type 2 Incident Management Team
Jan. 2025 - Jul. 2025Situation Unit Leader for Florida Division of Emergency Management's new All Hazards Incident Management Team (IMT). My job on the team is to help ensure response and leadership contingents have accurate, timely, and accessible incident information. Collect data -> Turn data into information -> Turn information into actionable knowledge. Specific Duties Include: ** Gathering Data: Collecting information from various sources, such as field reports, aerial photos, and weather forecasts. ** Analyzing Information: Assessing data to understand the incident's scope, impact, and future projections. ** Creating Maps and Reports: Producing situational maps and regular situation status reports to provide a clear picture of the incident. ** Briefing Command Staff: Keeping the Incident Commander and other key personnel informed about the evolving situation. ** Forecasting: Predicting future incident developments and potential impacts. I'm super excited to contribute to this team, and success for Florida and National responses.