News Release: DHSEM and State EOC Supporting Multi-Jurisdictional Wildfire Exercise May 19-21

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Micki Trost
Colorado DHSEM
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Media Release

Colorado State EOC Supports Multi-Jurisdictional Wildfire Exercise

The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is supporting a multi-jurisdictional wildfire exercise in the north central region through the State Emergency Operations Center.  This is a full-scale exercise involving Douglas, Jefferson, and Boulder counties.  The exercise begins on May 19 and will continue through May 21 at 5 p.m.

The exercise focuses on:
  • Operational Coordination
  • Resource Mobilization and Management
  • Command and Control Structure
  • Transfer of Command Process
  • Delegation of Authority

Exercise Schedule

On May 19, 2016 the exercise involves Douglas County and the State Emergency Operations Center.

On May 20, 2016 the exercise involves Douglas County and Jefferson County as well as the State Emergency Operations Center.

On May 21, 2016 the exercise involves Jefferson County, Boulder County and the State Emergency Operations Center.

Photos

State EOC supporting North Central Region Exercise on May 19, 2016