Tobi A. Blanchard

Experience

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  Pikes Peak Regional Medical Response System, CSOEM

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2014

  Regional Medical Response System Program Coordinator

  Administer the Pikes Peak Regional Medical Response System (RMRS) program, a regional healthcare coalition, for the City of Colorado Springs and the partnering counties of El Paso, Teller, Park, Lake, Chaffee, Pueblo and Fremont. Lead the process to establish, evaluate, implement and revise regional plans to ensure an all-hazards approach and address the five mission areas of emergency management (prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery). Assess the needs of the medical community and promote effective interagency communication and collaboration. Ensure that regional plans, tools and Memorandums of Understanding are effectively communicated with appropriate city and county representatives, first responder agencies, public health officials, medical personnel, and external contractors. Serve as the Pikes Peak RMRS healthcare coalition representative at various local, regional, state, and national meetings. Provide professional and technical advice to the Offices of Emergency Management, department heads, planning groups, the medical community, civic groups, and the general public. Meet frequently with federal, state, and local officials and other stakeholders to review procedures and make improvements to the RMRS program. Provide Public Health and Medical support to activated Emergency Operations Centers as needed. Chair and oversee the Healthcare Facility Evacuation, Medical Surge, Long-term Care, Healthcare Sustainment and Strategic Planning workgroups. Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of regional exercises focused on public health, health care, coroners’ offices, emergency management, and other primary response disciplines. Show less

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  South Central Region, CSOEM

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Homeland Security Coordinator

  Serve as the primary point of contact for the City of Colorado Springs and the counties of El Paso, Teller, Park, Lake and Chaffee with regard to the Homeland Security Program. Coordinate and structure the planning, training and exercise activities related to the All Hazards and Homeland Security programs. Facilitate multi-jurisdictional planning activities related to homeland security efforts, including regional risk and capability assessments, data calls, and the regional multi-year training and exercise plan. Collect, evaluate, and interpret complex information and data from multiple counties/jurisdictions. Submit regular reports to the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the South Central All-Hazards Region Executive Board. Administer all Homeland Security grant-related activities for the region, including the management of multiple grant budgets, submission of yearly grant applications and ensuring the effective implementation of all grant projects. Build and maintain effective working relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and project-related contractors. Provide leadership and support for the following SCR workgroups: Community Preparedness/ESF6, Communications, Hazardous Materials, and Tactical/EOD. Hire, supervise and coordinate grant staff. Show less

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  Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2020

  Emergency Management Coordinator

  Assist the OEM Director in providing mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and coordination for large-scale emergencies and disasters to the citizens of Colorado Springs for the purpose of saving lives, preventing property damage, and protecting the environment. Serve as the EMAP Accreditation Manager and Assessor. Serve as the resource manager for the management and execution of the OEM budget; interact with the public; and coordinate with City departments, mutual aid jurisdictions, state and federal departments, and other agencies. Ensure effective plans management and city-wide continuity of operations. Show less

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  Colorado Springs Utilities

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2023

  Senior Emergency Management Specialist

  Lead and manage all aspects of related projects to include research and analyze project needs, recommend solutions, determine strategies, identify resource requirements, anticipate issues and obstacles, communicate project status and ensure adherence to project schedules. Design, implement, support, review and maintain emergency and continuity plans. Develop and implement programs created to protect the workforce and critical infrastructure and continue mission-critical functions. Design, conduct, and evaluate emergency operations and continuity of operations exercises. Develop and implement tools in support of emergency preparedness and mission continuity awareness. Respond in support of a disaster or emergency. Ensure all plans are designed and executed in compliance with all external applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes as well as with internal policies, procedures, and standards. Show less

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  University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Aug 2023 - now

  Lecturer

  Serve as an instructor and facilitator while fostering a safe classroom environment where we can explore complex topics related to public administration, emergency management, and homeland security.

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  Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management

  Sept 2023 - now

  Deputy Director

  Direct and manage the development, planning, and execution of the City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County's comprehensive emergency management training and exercise programs by coordinating with City departments, outside agencies, and mutual aid jurisdictions. Serve as the City's liaison and authority to other local emergency management staff.