HRMABC Members,
Below is a training opportunity for our members that we are partnering to provide you. It is offered at no cost to you.
Many of the sessions apply to our organizations from a business/HR perspective related to workplace safety. SHRM Recertification Credits are pending.
The registration Link is included. Please indicate “HRMABC” when asked for Task Force Affiliation/organization.
Phil
The Business Continuity and Preparedness Coalition (BCPC) for South Central Mountains Regional Task Force (Bedford, Blair, Centre, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Snyder) provides information and opportunities for business and community partners to prepare for all types of hazards.
Please join us at the upcoming Homeland Security Symposium – Tuesday and Wednesday May 6 and May 7, 2025 - at the Blair County Convention Center, Convention Center Drive, Altoona, PA. 16602
We have many strong sessions that provide important information to help us be prepared for a potential disaster, before, it happens! Lessons learned from real life events that have occurred in the region or nationally will be featured, to help us enhance our preparation for future events. Three nationally known speakers are leading sessions.
This regional event might truly be a “life saver”.
It is offered at no cost to you.
Please find the Flyer and Agenda for the 2025 Task Force Homeland Security Symposium, attached. A few sessions are still being finalized, and we are expecting an interesting and informative two-day event. You can attend one or both days as your schedule allows, just let us know so we can have an accurate meal count.
Registration information may be found here:
https://members.scmrtf.org/events/2025-homeland-security-symposium/register
If you have difficulty registering, please let me know.
Please register soon because seats are limited!
We hope to see you there! Please forward to others as you find appropriate.
Cheryl Johnson - Executive Director, PICCC, Inc.
2025 South Central Mountains Regional Task Force Symposium
Blair County Convention Center
May 6-7, 2025
PREPAREDNESS FOR TODAY, TOMORROW AND BEYOND
This symposium is offered in partnership with the Blair County Chamber of Commerce and Blair County Human Resources Association.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
8:00 AM REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:30 AM WELCOME/ AGENDA OVERVIEW/STATE OF THE TASK FORCE
Phil Lucas, South Central Mountains Regional Task Force Chair
9:30 – 10:00 AM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Jonathan Guseman, National Weather Service State College
10:00 – 10:15 AM BREAK
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM KEYNOTE: THE BULLETPROOF MIND
LT. COL. David Grossman
The facts and science of our world’s escalating violent trends and what you can do about them. Bringing together current trends in violence, from terrorists to aggravated assaults, Col. Grossman coalesces his research into a presentation affirming the life that all law enforcement and military professionals have chosen to lead. He presents a model for action that ensures professionals can train for and overcome the unique mental stressors of possible violence.
12:15 PM LUNCH
1:00 – 3:00 PM SAFE SCHOOLS
LT. COL. David Grossman
We must protect the children who have been entrusted to our care. And that means facing some uncomfortable facts, including violent children, terrorists, and the lagging security systems when something does happen. A fact-filled presentation based on the most recent school safety research and offering vital response technologies for any audience of teachers, school officials, responders, parents.
3:00 PM BREAK – POSSIBLE ASSETS DISPLAY OF COMMAND VEHICLE/DRONE
3:15 – 04:45 PM ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE: TRANSFORMING PUBLIC SAFETY
Bob Kaminski, CISA; Adam Leister, MCM Consulting Group
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way the nation prepares for and responds to crises. This session explores how AI-driven tools enhance decision-making, improve response times, and streamline communication in high-pressure situations. Participants will gain insights into emerging AI technologies and ethical considerations.
4:45 PM SPECTACULAR DOOR PRIZES!!!!!
5:00 PM ANNOUNCEMENTS & DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
8:00 AM REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:45 – 09:00 AM WELCOME AND AGENDA OVERVIEW
Phil Lucas, SCMRTF Chair
9:00 – 11:00 AM SCHOOL SAFETY
Kevin Burd and Stacy Avila, I LOVE YOU GUYS Foundation
Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is a proven enhancement to school safety planning. Thousands of schools in the U.S. and Canada have adopted the program. The SRP session introduces the concepts and history of the SRP and how to implement the program in an educational environment.
11:00 AM BREAK
11:15 AM – Noon JUVARE: HEALTHCARE COALITION’S COMMON OPERATING PICTURE
Jason Brown, Public Health Management Corporation
Pennsylvania’s Regional Healthcare Coalitions are using Juvare’s EM Suite to establish a common operating picture. Real-world examples will be shared of how pre-event and special event planning and situational awareness have helped build a unified response across counties.
12:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 – 01:45 PM THE 2024 ELECTIONS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Brian Zarallo, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office
A general overview of the 2024 federal and state elections in Pennsylvania and lessons learned for future election security.
1:45 – 02:00 PM INTRODUCTION TO RESCUE TASK FORCE/ACTIVE ATTACK RESPONSE
Phil Lucas, SCMRTF Chair
A team response and rescue approach to active shooter incidents that evolved after the Columbine school shooting. The national standard is now the regional standard and is entitled Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR).
2:00 – 03:00 PM RESCUE TASK FORCE/AAIR DEMONSTRATION/CAUTION - Realism
Paul Jendrzejewski, Blair County Sheriff’s Office, Narrator
The audience will see and sense how law enforcement, emergency medical services, and firefighters collaborate in a structured framework to neutralize an active shooter threat and rescue victims.
3:00 PM ADJOURNMENT
