The new IES LA-Operations Technical Rescue trailer (left), and Command Duty Officer vehicle (shown with Captain LaStrapes below).
EMT Steffanie Fetters handled all radio traffic between LA-Ops Communication Center and onsite IES Fire Officers. Using her chemistry background she helped identify the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) firefighters would need for each potential HazMat incident.
Special Projects Co-ordinator Sandra Batik lead research, pre-planning, and logistical support.
Systems Administrator Nick Batik provided network and computer support, and created HazMat release dispersion models concurrent with changing weather conditions.
Captain LaStrapes set up the generator for backup power at the Communications Center.
Deputy Chief Daniel Garcia pauses to watch the latest storm forcasts.
Post Katrina Assessment
A quick review after the hurricane showed only minor damage around the Communications Center.
