More commonly, the best way to learn something is to physically do it. Hands on participation will generally drive home the learned tasks. Since January 4th, 2016 alone, I have participated in two separate emergency operational events at a managerial level. With unexpected water level increased off the Mississippi River caused a repeat of levee flooding near the southern part of Louisiana and more recently the massive amounts of thunderstorms across the entire state have caused severed flooding in several parishes. Both instances required the activation of several hundred Louisiana National Guard Soldiers. For nearly a month’s time, these Soldiers worked diligently, around the clock to install several thousand feet of HESCO barriers near
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Constant training and planning for the full spectrum of emergencies was nearly a daily task. Protecting one’s self and that of the men and women around you is always paramount at any undertaking. No two emergencies are the exact same. There is also more than one tool for the job along with the understanding that not every tool will work with each emergency. Understanding and mastering each tool’s use and capabilities can greatly enhance one’s performance during an emergency. While one can prepare and train with the equipment on hand, not much can prepare a person for an actual …show more content…
By creating a standard to building codes and design is another form of protecting the emergency worker. There are laws that punish those who willfully do not follow certain codes designed for protecting emergency workers. This is also a form of negligence, which is not taken lightly. Through reflection, the key focus for the week has been the safety of the emergency worker. This is probably the most important aspect of responding to any type of emergency. Understanding one’s capabilities as well as limitations can sometimes prevent a worker from saving everyone but will most importantly teach the worker to protect and save himself. After all, the sad truth is that not all people affected by disasters can be saved. Taking unnecessary risks will most certainly increase the potential for accident and
Constant training and planning for the full spectrum of emergencies was nearly a daily task. Protecting one’s self and that of the men and women around you is always paramount at any undertaking. No two emergencies are the exact same. There is also more than one tool for the job along with the understanding that not every tool will work with each emergency. Understanding and mastering each tool’s use and capabilities can greatly enhance one’s performance during an emergency. While one can prepare and train with the equipment on hand, not much can prepare a person for an actual …show more content…
By creating a standard to building codes and design is another form of protecting the emergency worker. There are laws that punish those who willfully do not follow certain codes designed for protecting emergency workers. This is also a form of negligence, which is not taken lightly. Through reflection, the key focus for the week has been the safety of the emergency worker. This is probably the most important aspect of responding to any type of emergency. Understanding one’s capabilities as well as limitations can sometimes prevent a worker from saving everyone but will most importantly teach the worker to protect and save himself. After all, the sad truth is that not all people affected by disasters can be saved. Taking unnecessary risks will most certainly increase the potential for accident and