Emergency Preparedness Workshop 2012

June 11, 2012
Fort Bend Regional SWAT Bearcat ( Image - 50.6 KB)

Dan Timmins of PIER Systems stands with members of the Fort Bend Regional SWAT team behind the LENCO BEARCAT purchased by OEM and recently assigned to the Fort Bend Regional S.W.A.T. Team. This vehicle splits time between the east and west sides of the county and is deployed when needed regionally. It could also be utilized as a high-water rescue vehicle if needed.
June 11, 2012
Texas Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) ( Image - 1.33 MB)

Vincent Mannino from Texas AgriLife shared information on the Texas Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) with workshop attendees.
June 11, 2012
City of Rosenberg Color Guard ( Image - 1.03 MB)

The City of Rosenberg Color Guard presented the flag for the opening ceremonies.
June 11, 2012
Hazardous Materials Response Team HAZMAT 5 Vehicle ( Image - 1.51 MB)

Hazardous Materials Response Team member poses with HAZMAT 5, a Fort Bend Regional response asset deployed to hazardous materials incidents throughout the county.
June 11, 2012
April Redix and Danny Jan ( Image - 658.12 KB)

April Redix, coordinator of the event, pauses for a picture with Captain Danny Jan of the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.
June 11, 2012
FBC OEM CERT Booth ( Image - 842.73 KB)

Ed Normon, CERT Coordinator for the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management mans the Fort Bend County CERT booth.
June 5, 2012
Fort Bend Regional SWAT Team ( Image - 55.94 KB)

Fort Bend Regional SWAT Team members at their booth displaying some of their capabilities.
May 22, 2012
HazMat 5 Unit ( Image - 340.64 KB)

Standing outside the HazMat 5 unit, which is a multi-purpose vehicle to handle hazardous material incidents, are Doug Barnes, left, of the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management, and Steve Wilhelm, an Engineer with the Sugar Land Fire Department. The vehicle was on display Friday at the annual Fort Bend County Preparedness Workshop presented by the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management. The event was held at the Rosenberg Civic and Convention Center.
May 22, 2012
Fort Bend Garden Apartments for Seniors Booth ( Image - 1.22 MB)

Fort Bend Garden Apartments for Seniors Pictured: Sandy Matthews
May 22, 2012
Fort Bend Regional S.W.A.T. Team ( Image - 305.22 KB)

Members of the Fort Bend County Regional SWAT Team displayed some of the armor and arms utilized by the squad. From left are Jarrett Nethery, Sgt. Reggie Powell and Jake Robbins. All three are with the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, but the regional team is comprised of officers from numerous law enforcement agencies in the county.