Emergency Services Division

Founded in 1944, BCFS is a system of non-profit health and human service corporations

Programs and services are offered domestically and internationally, serving more than 1,500,000 persons annually

Funding is derived from fees for service, contracts, grants, philanthropic and endowment revenue

Who we are

United States Eastern Europe Africa

Latin America Southeast Asia

Principal Offices and Locations

Principal Offices and Locations

US Department of Health and Human Services US Department of Justice US Department of State/USAID Federal Emergency Management Agency Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Texas Department of Aged and Disability Services Other state and local government entities

Partner With and Contractor For

Medical and Mental Health Services

Residential and Non-Residential Social Services for Children and Adults

Community Development

What We Do

International Humanitarian Aid and Medical Teams

Management and Support Services for other Non-Profits

Emergency Management and Response

What We Do

Incident Management Logistics Support Alternate Care Site, Surge, Medical and

Vulnerable Population Sheltering Base Camp Operations Medical Staffing Consultation and Training Policy and Plan Development

Emergency Management and Response

Large Incident Reponses Branch Davidian Incident Southeast Asia Tsunami Hurricane Emily Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Rita Eagle Pass Tornado Hurricane Dean FLDS Incident Hurricane Dolly Hurricane Gustav Hurricane Ike H1N1 Flu Haiti Earthquake Hurricane Alex Bastrop Complex Fire

Resources

Incident Management 180 IMT Members

All with NIMS-ICS training

Most have specialized licensing or credentials

All with extensive experience in fire, law enforcement, EMS, emergency management and human services

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Resources

Emergency Management Medical Sheltering Mass Care IT/Comm DMORT Air Hub Operations Medical Staffing Logistics Base Camp Operations Functional Needs Support Services

Fleet Resources

Multiple Mobile Command Platforms (MCP)

Satellite, Cellular, VoIP Telephones, VTC

Radios: VHF, UHF, 700, 800 and SAT

Shelter Support Units (SSU)

Sample Resources

Caches VHF Radios, Laptops Verizon, AT&T Cell

Phones Medical, FNSS and

Shelter Supplies

Sample Resources

National Redundant Contracts Equipment: i.e. Generators, Tent Structures, Fork

Lifts, Trucks, Shower and Toilet Units, HVAC Medical Staffing Food Service and Catering Manpower and Equipment Operators

Incident Management Capabilities

Rapid Deployment Ability to place a Liaison

Officer in any Texas city within 3 hours

Ability to place an IMT and Command Platform in any Texas city within 12 hours

Experience in complex international, large scale, and major responses

Consistent utilization of WebEOC

Secure Check In

Shelter Manager Desk

Intake

Shelter Pods or Units

Shelter Pod or Unit

Private Medical Assessment

Mobile Medical Physician Room

General Supply

Emergency Services Division