It's good to once again meet with my fellow FEMA Region VIII state and local government RECCWG representatives -particularly on my own Utah turf. We're meeting in Park City.
As always, I appreciate the agenda that has been put together by our federal hosts. The individual reports from each state are an outstanding opportunity to learn from the failures and successes of one another. Without a doubt, my favorite activity is the networking we do during the breaks in the hallway where we share rumors, ideas, complaints and solutions. The friendships and working relationships that have been established are growing stronger and more valuable as the RECCWG continues to mature.
The National Emergency Communications Plan is a great concept, but it will remain a concept until it is discussed and adopted at all levels of government. Interoperability discussions become focused and meaningful --with measurable output, when professionals with a passion for emergency communications champion efforts such as The RECCWG. My thanks to Brian Carney and Dennis Fisher for making theses opportunities possible. Lives and property have and will continued to be saved because of the efforts of dedicated professionals like these.
There were many valuable presentations. I was particularly impressed with the presentation by representatives from our Salt Lake UASI group. They have not only put together valuable rapid deployment communications assets, but their operational teams are knowledgeable and well trained.
As always, I appreciate the agenda that has been put together by our federal hosts. The individual reports from each state are an outstanding opportunity to learn from the failures and successes of one another. Without a doubt, my favorite activity is the networking we do during the breaks in the hallway where we share rumors, ideas, complaints and solutions. The friendships and working relationships that have been established are growing stronger and more valuable as the RECCWG continues to mature.
The National Emergency Communications Plan is a great concept, but it will remain a concept until it is discussed and adopted at all levels of government. Interoperability discussions become focused and meaningful --with measurable output, when professionals with a passion for emergency communications champion efforts such as The RECCWG. My thanks to Brian Carney and Dennis Fisher for making theses opportunities possible. Lives and property have and will continued to be saved because of the efforts of dedicated professionals like these.
There were many valuable presentations. I was particularly impressed with the presentation by representatives from our Salt Lake UASI group. They have not only put together valuable rapid deployment communications assets, but their operational teams are knowledgeable and well trained.
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