The summit is a free opportunity for Decision Makers, First Responders, and Geospatial Professionals to learn about U.S National Grid (USNG) and how to use it as the nation's "language of location for emergency response" as adopted by:
as well as other states and organizations...
When Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Where New Student Union UW-La Crosse 1705 Badger St La Crosse, WI 54601 (Map)
Cost Free
2 Different Tracks of Learning
| Emergency Services Sector Track | Geospatial Professionals Track | 10:00 - 11:00 | Introduction to USNG (Combined class with Geospatial Professionals) | Introduction to USNG (Combined class with Emergency Services Sector) | 11:00 - 12:00 | Using USNG in Emergency Response Break Out, Part 1 | Making USNG Products for Responders Break Out, Part 1 | 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch | Lunch | 13:00 - 14:00 | Using USNG in Emergency Response Break Out, Part 2 | Making USNG Products for Responders Break Out, Part 2 | 14:00 - 15:00 | Wrap Up and Open Discussion Forum (Combined class with Geospatial Professionals) | Wrap Up and Open Discussion Forum (Combined class with Emergency Services Sector) |
Facilitators - Fire Chief Jason Dolf - In addition to his Fire Service duties with the Waterloo, Iowa suburb of Raymond, Jason is a Certified Photogrammetrist and Flight Operations Coordinator for Aerial Services, Inc. He operates and supervises field operations including flight planning, coordinating field crews, all data acquisition, and verifying acquired data. He has been performing these duties for over 18 years with Aerial Services. By blending together his perspectives from the Fire Service and mapping communities, Jason delivers a unique perspective on the "force multiplier" that is USNG.
- Captain Rob Inouye - Rob is a 23 year veteran of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Fire Rescue and passionate cheerleader for the adoption and implementation of the USNG in Iowa. As a Public Information Officer with the state of Iowa's Incident Management Team, Captain Inouye speaks to the importance of the implementation across jurisdictions and disciplines a common "language of location." He has taught numerous classes on USNG to responders in the Upper Midwest.
- Randy Knippel - Randy is the GIS Manager of Dakota County, MN where he has worked since 1994. He has been involved in a variety of activities related to implementing U.S. National Grid on the local, state and national level. He serves on several committees for MetroGIS and MnGeo, including the Emergency Preparedness Committee. He has over 30 years of experience in geographic information science including cartography, photogrammetry, database design, programming, GIS analysis, and project management.
- CAPT Steve Swazee, USN Ret. - Steve is the Executive Director of SharedGeo, a
Minnesota nonprofit dedicated to development of geospatial technology for
the public good. He is a retired Navy
Captain and Delta Air Lines 747 pilot who chairs the Emergency Preparedness
Committee (EPC) of the Minnesota Geospatial Advisory Council. During hurricanes Katrina, Ophelia, Rita and Wilma, he was recalled to active duty to serve as the senior Department of Defense (DoD) Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer at the Pentagon. A native of Wausau, WI, he is a 1976 graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison and avid proponent of USNG.
Registration
Registration is free, but required because seating is limited. To register, please use the red register button below to go to the registration website.
When there, use the green REGISTER button to select the correct ticket.
Other Details - Parking
- Federal, state and local emergency vehicles can park for free. All others must pay a $5.00 parking fee.
- To pay in advance, use this link.
- To pay on the day of the event, visit the parking office at 608 N 17th Street, La Crosse, WI - map.
- Lunch Break
- Participants will need to bring or purchase their own lunch.
- Modest priced options for the lunch hour include the in-building Student Union food court, and off campus eating establishments within walking distance (a map will be provided on check-in).
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