DPH Volunteer Training Day 2025

Dive into the essential principles and protocols that form the backbone of effective incident management. This unified session provides an overview of the Incident Command System (ICS 100) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS 700), highlighting their synergies and their distinct roles in crafting a coordinated response to emergencies and disasters. Participants will gain insight into the fundamentals of NIMS, resource management, and the structure and roles within ICS. By understanding how the overall incident is managed, DPH/OPEM volunteers will be better equipped to operate cohesively and effectively in their role. Join us for an engaging training session that will solidify your understanding and preparedness to act when it matters most.

About Jonathan:
JONATHAN L. MILLER, MS, PA-C
 
Jonathan Miller is the Learning and Development Manager for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). In that role he leads the Northeast Emergency Management Training & Education Center (NEMTEC), a collaboration between the six New England state emergency management organizations, building emergency management capacity through the development and delivery of high-value training and educational programs. Prior to MEMA he spent 23 years in higher education, working as a physician assistant in College Medicine, as an adjunct instructor, serving on the Emergency Response Team, and as a member of the Fire Protection and Safety Technology Advisory Board. Jonathan also has extensive experience in emergency response and preparedness. He is the Assistant Chief of the Monson Fire Department and an Operations Section Chief and Training Specialist within the Northwest Massachusetts Incident Management Team. He has served on a Disaster Medical Assistance Team and as a municipal Emergency Management Director. He is an appointed member of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council, the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council, and the Steering Committee of the Hampden County Medical Reserve Corps.

Dive into the essential principles and protocols that form the backbone of effective incident management. This unified session provides an overview of the Incident Command System (ICS 100) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS 700), highlighting their synergies and their distinct roles in crafting a coordinated response to emergencies and disasters. Participants will gain insight into the fundamentals of NIMS, resource management, and the structure and roles within ICS. By understanding how the overall incident is managed, DPH/OPEM volunteers will be better equipped to operate cohesively and effectively in their role. Join us for an engaging training session that will solidify your understanding and preparedness to act when it matters most.

About Jonathan:
JONATHAN L. MILLER, MS, PA-C
 
Jonathan Miller is the Learning and Development Manager for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). In that role he leads the Northeast Emergency Management Training & Education Center (NEMTEC), a collaboration between the six New England state emergency management organizations, building emergency management capacity through the development and delivery of high-value training and educational programs. Prior to MEMA he spent 23 years in higher education, working as a physician assistant in College Medicine, as an adjunct instructor, serving on the Emergency Response Team, and as a member of the Fire Protection and Safety Technology Advisory Board. Jonathan also has extensive experience in emergency response and preparedness. He is the Assistant Chief of the Monson Fire Department and an Operations Section Chief and Training Specialist within the Northwest Massachusetts Incident Management Team. He has served on a Disaster Medical Assistance Team and as a municipal Emergency Management Director. He is an appointed member of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council, the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council, and the Steering Committee of the Hampden County Medical Reserve Corps.