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Emergency Services Division. Who we are. Founded in 1944, BCFS is a system of non-profit health and human service corporations Programs and services are offered domestically and internationally, serving more than 1,500,000 persons annually
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Who we are • Founded in 1944, BCFS is a system of non-profit health and human service corporations • Programs and services are offered domestically and internationally, serving more than 1,500,000 persons annually • Funding is derived from fees for service, contracts, grants, philanthropic and endowment revenue
Principal Offices and Locations United States Eastern Europe Africa Latin America Southeast Asia Principal Offices and Locations
Partner With and Contractor For • US Department of Health and Human Services • US Department of Justice • US Department of State/USAID • Federal Emergency Management Agency • Texas Department of Public Safety • Texas Department of State Health Services • Texas Department of Family and Protective Services • Texas Department of Aged and Disability Services • Other state and local government entities
Medical and Mental Health Services Residential and Non-Residential Social Services for Children and Adults Community Development What We Do
International Humanitarian Aid and Medical Teams Management and Support Services for other Non-Profits Emergency Management and Response What We Do
Emergency Management and Response • Incident Management • Logistics Support • Alternate Care Site, Surge, Medical and Vulnerable Population Sheltering • Base Camp Operations • Medical Staffing • Consultation and Training • Policy and Plan Development
Large Incident Reponses • Branch Davidian Incident • Southeast Asia Tsunami • Hurricane Emily • Hurricane Katrina • Hurricane Rita • Eagle Pass Tornado • Hurricane Dean • FLDS Incident • Hurricane Dolly • Hurricane Gustav • Hurricane Ike • H1N1 Flu • Haiti Earthquake • Hurricane Alex • Bastrop Complex Fire
Resources Incident Management • 180 IMT Members • All with NIMS-ICS training • Most have specialized licensing or credentials • All with extensive experience in fire, law enforcement, EMS, emergency management and human services
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Resources • Emergency Management • Medical Sheltering • Mass Care • IT/Comm • DMORT • Air Hub Operations • Medical Staffing • Logistics • Base Camp Operations • Functional Needs Support Services
Fleet Resources • Multiple Mobile Command Platforms (MCP) • Satellite, Cellular, VoIP Telephones, VTC • Radios: VHF, UHF, 700, 800 and SAT • Shelter Support Units (SSU)
Sample Resources Caches • VHF Radios, Laptops • Verizon, AT&T Cell Phones • Medical, FNSS and Shelter Supplies
Sample Resources National Redundant Contracts • Equipment: i.e. Generators, Tent Structures, Fork Lifts, Trucks, Shower and Toilet Units, HVAC • Medical Staffing • Food Service and Catering • Manpower and Equipment Operators
Incident Management Capabilities • Rapid Deployment • Ability to place a Liaison Officer in any Texas city within 3 hours • Ability to place an IMT and Command Platform in any Texas city within 12 hours • Experience in complex international, large scale, and major responses • Consistent utilization of WebEOC