MEETING NOTICES AND EMAILS

Members are reminded to check their email for notices regarding meetings, and are also asked to respond to them when appropriate.

TEAM MEETING - NOVEMBER 29, 2012

 
Two instructors from the East Naples Fire Control and Rescue District re-trained and certified our team members in CPR, and use of the AED at the November 29, 2012 meeting. 

All members should remain current in their CPR/AED certifications to be protected under the Good Samaritan Act.

TEAM MEETING - OCTOBER 25, 2012

At the teams October 25, 2012 monthly meeting  plans for next months CPR/AED training were finalized.  Details for our annual holiday party were announced. An email was read to the team commending their actions in the accident they responded to on CERT Day.

MEETING NOTICE

Our next team meeting will be on this Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center.

CERT DAY, CAPTAINS MESSAGE

CERT Day was a huge success. We had 12 residents sign up willing to attend a meeting to learn more about CERT, and hopefully join our team. Before I go any further I'd like to address our teams swift action in regard to the single car accident in our Town Center's parking lot this afternoon. None of us are here to judge, or try to determine how it happened, but when it did our team members sprung in to action to help  their neighbor. They made sure the ignition switch was off and no fuel was leaking, they comforted, and bandaged the two elderly victims. while this was occurring 911 was called with a complete description of the victims condition and an exact location. Within minutes a Collier County Deputy arrived, followed by an East Naples Fire Control & Rescue District  Truck, and an EMS Ambulance. The female victim was taken via ambulance to the hospital,and the Deputy drove the male there once his car was towed to a repair shop. Both victims are now home and resting with no broken bones, but lots of bruises. You made a difference today. This accident could have turned out much worse if our team members were not there. Neighbor caring for neighbor, but doing it safely is the premise of CERT, and you all exemplify that premise.

My most sincere thanks to all of you.  You are why VeronaWalk CERT is the greatest team on Earth. My thanks also to Activities for providing us with cold drinks and cookies,Cafe Verona for their contribution, and the East Naples Fire Control  &  Rescue District for the equipment, and literature they provided, and their continuing commitment to CERT.

TEAM MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

At our September 27, 2012 meeting the VeronaWalk CERT team reviewed and critiqued our actions during Tropical Storm Isaac.

We made final plans for CERT Day, October 6^th. 

We also discussed an upcoming CPR/AED course and training that will be offered at the Emergency Management Center early next year.

CAPTAINS MESSAGE

Our next team meeting will be on Sept.27 at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center. Please try to attend as we'll discuss our plans for CERT Day (Oct. 6th ), CPR/AED training, and our holiday party.    

Our plans and preparation for Tropical Storm Isaac  will also be reviewed.

CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE

All team members please remain vigilant, and watch the weather closely as it is still uncertain how Tropical Storm Isaac will effect us, and if it will turn in to a hurricane. During this period all CERT policies and procedures will remain in place. Team member safety is paramount.
Please check your email frequently.

TEAM MEETING - July 19

 
The July 19, 2012 meeting of the VeronaWalk CERT team focused on the team’s response after an event (hurricane, tornado etc.).

Team member safety was stressed.

 

We also continued to plan for CERT Day, Oct. 6^th at the Town Center Resort Pool. Our goal will be recruiting of full time residents. We will have displays, and serve refreshments.

CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 19th at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center. We'll discuss what to do, where to go after the disaster/hurricane etc. 

We'll also start planning for CERT Day, Oct. 6th.  I hope to see everyone at our next meeting.

TEAM MEETING: JULY 19, 2012

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, July 19 at 7:00 PM.  It will be at Town Center.

CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE

The VeronaWalk CERT team held their monthly meeting on June 21^st 

Town Center was the location and the agenda included a review of when and where to meet after a disaster. Generator safety was   discussed.

In addition we briefly went over plans for CERT Day on October 6^th.

TEAM MEETING: JUNE 21, 2012

Team Members are advised that the next meeting will be June 21  at Town Center. It will be at 7:00 PM

TEAM MEETING: MAY 17, 2012

The monthly meeting of the VeronaWalk C.E.R.T. Team was held on May 17 at Town center.

Members broke into teams and had a refresher session regarding the procedures for emergency shut down of the Town Center's air conditioning equipment. The teams also practiced using their two-way radios using relay techniques.

CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE

Our next team meeting will be held on Thursday May 17 2012 at 6:00 P.M. in our Town Center. Note the early start for this meeting.

Please bring the following equipment to the meeting:

Your CERT hard hat

goggles/safety glasses

your 2 way radio

 

Please wear closed shoes. You may also wish to bring a bottle of water as we will be out doors for a brief time.

TEAM MEETING: APRIL 19, 2012

  VeronaWalk CERT’s April 19^th meeting introduced our new Fire Dept. Coordinator.  The meeting also consisted of a refresher of triage, and basic first aid in preparation for the 2012 hurricane season. The team unanimously authorized purchase of triage tape and supplies some team members did not have. They will be distributed at the next meeting.

CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 P.M. in our Town Center. 

Prior coming to the meeting please check your CERT equipment packs in preparation for the 2012 hurricane season. Please be certain in addition to your first aid supplies, helmet and, vest you have a whistle, goggles, or safety glasses, leather work gloves,

flash light, triage tape( not tags).

TEAM MEETING: MARCH 22, 2012

   VeronaWalk CERT's March 22, 2012 meeting consisted of  a critique of the March 10th county wide CERT drill. Our team did exceptionally well, and strong points and weaknesses were discussed. We also pin pointed areas where we will concentrate our training on prior to the 2012 hurricane season.

CAPTAIN' MESAGE

 

 

On March 10th all Collier County Community Emergency Response Teams gathered for a very realistic county wide exercise to practice their life saving skills. For the second year in a row the VeronaWalk team clearly came out ahead of every other team. Had that drill been a real disaster, or emergency our team would have been  ready to help their neighbors,and do it safely. Congratulations VeronaWalk CERT.

Our next team meeting will be held on March 22 at 7:00 PM in our Town Center, a review of the drill will be held then.

CAPTAINS MESSAGE

  All CERT members are requested to check their email regularly. In the next few days you'll receive directions and starting times for the County wide CERT drill on March 10, 2012.

 

TEAM MEETING

The Team held its' monthly meeting on Monday, February 20  at Town Center.  We had a round robin training session. The topics were first aid, triage, communications and incident command.

 The group also welcomed two new members keeping our team strong and active.

CAPTAINS MESSAGE

  There's been a change of date for our February meeting due to the major event "Broadway" coming to our Town Center.

The February meeting will now be held on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.

 

The is will be last meeting prior to the county drill. We will hold a multi-station refresher at this meeting. Please bring your 2 way radio to this meting.

JANUARY TEAM MEETING

The TEAM held its' monthly meeting at Town Center on Jan. 26, 2012. There was discussion regarding  "Trauma Bags" that were recently acquired. These "Trauma Bags" can be easily transported to needed areas in the event we have to respond to a critical incident.

CAPTAINS MESSAGE: MEDIA OUTLETS & PHOTOGRAPHY

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLY

       January 19, 2012

To:      All ENFD  CERT Teams

From:  Director Bishop

Ref:     Social Media outlets and Photographs 

Team Leaders please review with all CERT team members.  It is imperative that all members on your team understand the potential personal liability that can arise out of the use of photos both in print and on social media websites. 

CAMERA USE

East Naples Fire District supports the documentation of training events and team photos but requests that all such photos are taken by East Naples Fire District Staff trained in protecting personal rights. Taking photos is a very slippery slope and can end up in court.  

Use of cameras, whether cell phone cameras, stand-alone cameras, or cameras contained on any other such personal devices, whether digital or conventional film cameras, including video camera, while performing any function, including activation, on behalf of East Naples Fire Control and Rescue District, CERT, is prohibited.

Much of this has to do with Public Record laws and HIPPA Privacy laws that govern the release of information.  

In the case of an activation photo documentation may be used as necessary communications with East Naples Fire Rescue personnel.  In this case once pictures are taken, no images may be used, printed, copied, scanned, e-mailed, posted, shared or distributed in any manner without the express, written approval of East Naples Fire Rescue.  Example:  This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, posting photos on personnel websites such as FaceBook or MySpace, You-Tube or on other public safety agency web sites, or e-mailing images to friends, colleagues or others in the Fire Rescue industry.   All photos become property of East Naples Fire.