Special Operations Unit
 

Tasked with assisting EMS agencies and other public health entities in planning for and responding to disasters, MCIs, and special events

Responsible for managing the "Health Desk" in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) external link and oversight/operation of the DHHR Disaster Network

Responsible for oversight of multiple grant programs:

  • EMS-C external link
  • MedCom EOC Grants
  • HRSA Bio-terrorism
  • Others

Develop/deliver multiple training programs around the state

  • MCI
  • ICS for EMS
  • PDLS
  • WMD Tech
  • HazMat Ops
  • Others

Represent DHHR at Homeland Security briefings

Participate in multiple planning initiatives:

  • Public Health Response Plan
  • Pandemic Flu
  • SNS/Chempack
  • Others

Serve as OEMS liaison to the WV State Fire Commission External link

Participate in the planning of several events throughout WV and provide members of the incident management structure as requested.