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Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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Kelly offers latest emergency response training course
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 by Chad Swiatecki
City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly is offering another Community Emergency Response Team training course this weekend at the Jollyville Fire Department on Anderson Mill Road. The classes will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12; 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13; and 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14. Participants will be learning CERT responsibilities, including disaster preparedness, fire suppression, disaster medical aid, and light search and rescue techniques. Kelly, who has extensive training in emergency management, helped facilitate the course with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Emergency Management Institute. Information and registration is available online.
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