Senior Systems Engineer, James Pethigal, completed the 8-day Wilderness First Responder certification course in Southern California this past week. As traditional first responder training typically takes place in domestic and urban settings, the wilderness training teaches participants effective methods when dealing with medical emergencies when 911 is not a viable option. Read More
Senior Systems Engineer, Abe Covello, completed the Companion Rescue course up at Mt. Hood which included structured rescue scenarios in:
- Companion rescue
- Scene assessment
- Beacon use
- Probing
- Recovery of victims not wearing beacons
- Common mistakes in avalanche rescue
- Single and multiple beacon search techniques
- First aid and emergency response in avalanche rescues
This is another example of how Xiologix employees care. We are proud of our employees’ continued involvement in their local communities.
Xiologix is proud to announce that two of our employees recently completed the Tualatin CERT Training Program. Account Executive Cathy Wurgler and Marketing Manager Dawn Woodward both dedicated over 24 hours as part of the nine week training program designed to help our neighborhoods and workplaces when professional responders are not immediately available to help. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a way for people from all walks of life to learn valuable basic skills used during disaster response. Some of the skills include things such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. This is just another example of how Xiologix employees care. Cathy and Dawn spent four hours out in the driving rain to complete their final this past Saturday out at TVF&R. They put out fires, cribbed and did search and rescue training. Read More
For the third year in a row, Xiologix has supported the efforts of Fastpitch Cares to raise funds for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Read More
Last week, all Xiologix employees were offered First Aid, CPR and AED training through the American Red Cross. This was a comprehensive, hands-on training experience equipping ourselves and each other with the skills necessary to recognize and respond in certain life threatening situations.
Xiologix strives to hire and retain employees who “do the right thing”. Being CPR certified and ready to help in emergencies at work and in our communities is something that our employees were eager to take part in. We are proud that we have employees who are willing to step up, take the time and recognize that there is a need for First Aid, Certified CPR and AED training. Read More
Christopher Kusek is honored to have been selected as a Cisco Champion to take part in the Leaders to Sea Program. This program, hosted by the Commander – Naval Surface Force – U.S. Pacific Fleet, invites influential leaders to experience time aboard a U.S. Navy Ship out at sea while learning more about the Navy story.
Christopher will likely embark on his journey in a Navy SH-60 Seahawk Helicopter in late March. He will be spending time and connecting with with Naval leaders aboard the USS Howard (DDG 83). Read More
The Polar Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics Oregon athletes by jumping, walking or slowly crawling into the frigid and icy Oregon waters. Xiologix is proud to have sponsored Greg and his efforts to raise funds for the Special Olympics Oregon. Read More
Fastpitch Cares, an organization that Xiologix is proud to support, delivered a check to Doernbecher Pediatric Cancer Research. These funds will go directly to purchase a Touch Gel Imaging System. Read More
As a leading provider of innovative information technology (IT) solutions serving corporate and public-sector customers, Xiologix provides technology solutions – including hardware, software, and services – to help customers resolve their most complicated IT needs. One of the ways that we do this is through a commitment to be vendor agnostic to ensure that we do what is “right” for our clients. Doing what is right is a core value here at Xiologix and is one of the main reasons that we attract and retain employees who are not only carrying out what is right through our corporate actions, but in our communities through volunteerism as well. Bottom line, our employees care.
In communities throughout the western states, Xiologix employees give generously of their time and talent to the causes that matter most to them as individuals. Below is just a sampling of the many ways our employees are working toward positive change.
MT. HOOD COMPANION RESCUE
Senior Systems Engineer, Abe Covello, completed the Companion Rescue course up at Mt. Hood which included structured rescue scenarios in companion rescue, scene assessment, beacon use, probing, recovery of victims not wearing beacons, common mistakes in avalanche rescue, single and multiple beacon search techniques, and first aid and emergency response in avalanche rescues
This is another example of how Xiologix employees care. We are proud of our employees’ continued involvement in their local communities.
TEAM PLANET X USA / DOERNBECHER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Xiologix teamed up with Team Planet X USA to Pay it Forward Holiday Style in support of a local family with a family member receiving care at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. On Saturday, 12/23, Xiologix joined Team Planet X USA in the delivery of gifts and more importantly in a demonstration of care and support. We would like to thank each of our employees and Team Planet X USA once again for getting out there in their communities and making a difference.
CERT
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a way for people from all walks of life to learn valuable basic skills used during disaster response. Some of the skills include things such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. By using the training learned through CERT training, new members can assist others in their neighborhoods or workplace when professional responders are not immediately available to help.
Cascadia Rising 2016 Exercise
A 9.0 magnitude earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ) and the resulting tsunami is the most complex disaster scenario that emergency management and public safety officials in the Pacific Northwest could face. Cascadia Rising is an exercise to address that disaster.
Tualatin Police Department – Citizen’s Academy
Program gives valuable members of our city the opportunity to take an in-depth tour of our facility, learn the functions of the various members of the police department, take part in defensive tactics exercises and confrontational scenarios, learn emergency vehicle driving, and safely shoot police firearms.
OHSU Foundation
When healing, teaching, discovery and outreach come together at OHSU, magic happens. This powerful combination fuels breakthroughs and life-saving advancements – and makes life better for people across our region and far beyond.
Fastpitch Cares
Kids helping kids is at the heart of Fastpitch Cares. Fastpitch Cares is a community based nonprofit organization organized exclusively for charitable purposes.
