MVESB Frequently Asked Questions

 

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Q.  Is the MVESB actually a consolidation that will join all the involved entities into one organization?
A.  The MVESB is NOT a consolidation, but instead, a Regionalization. All companies will maintain their own identities while
  being associated with the MVESB.
   
Q.  Will the MVESB try to take control over each department?
A.  Each entity within the MVESB membership will continue to do business as usual. They will govern themselves.
   
Q.  Will the MVESB be taking over all funds and assets of each entity?
A  The MVESB will not be taking control of any funds from any entity. The MVESB, at this time, is attempting to create its own
  capital. We will be conducting our own fund raisers, as a start, to help generate revenue.
   
Q.  Will there be "Chief Officers" that will be ultimately in charge over all incidents within the MVESB coverage area?
A.  The only officers in the MVESB will be the governing body of the MVESB. All entities will continue their usual officer
  structure.
   
Q.  What requirements are there to be an officer of the MVESB?
A.  For starters, the MVESB will be NIMS compliant, meaning all officers governing within the MVESB will have to be NIMS
  Compliant.
   
Q.  Since the MVESB has a TRAINING COORDINATOR, does that mean all training must be taken through the MVESB?
A.  The MVESB assigned a TRAINING COORDINATOR to give additional assistance to all current TRAINING OFFICERS.
   The MVESB hopes that all entities within the MVESB utilize our TRAINING COORDINATOR for multi company trainings
   All entities are encouraged to continue with IN HOUSE training and setting up any other trainings they wish. Just pass the
   information to the MVESB TRAINING COORDINATOR so it can be posted on our web site.