IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction

IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction
Author: Fema
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2010-08-11
Genre: Emergency management
ISBN: 9781453763414

Course Overview On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5. HSPD-5 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents. You can also find information about NIMS at http: //www.fema.gov/nims/ This course introduces NIMS and takes approximately three hours to complete. It explains the purpose, principles, key components and benefits of NIMS. The course also contains "Planning Activity" screens giving you an opportunity to complete some planning tasks during this course. The planning activity screens are printable so that you can use them after you complete the course. What will I be able to do when I finish this course? * Describe the key concepts and principles underlying NIMS. * Identify the benefits of using ICS as the national incident management model. * Describe when it is appropriate to institute an Area Command. * Describe when it is appropriate to institute a Multiagency Coordination System. * Describe the benefits of using a Joint Information System (JIS) for public information. * Identify the ways in which NIMS affects preparedness. * Describe how NIMS affects how resources are managed. * Describe the advantages of common communication and information management systems. * Explain how NIMS influences technology and technology systems. * Describe the purpose of the NIMS Integration Center CEUs: 0.3

Is-800. B National Response Framework

Is-800. B National Response Framework
Author: Fema
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2010-08-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781453775172

Course Overview The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework. Course Objectives At the end of this course, you will be able to describe: The purpose of the National Response Framework. The response doctrine established by the National Response Framework. The roles and responsibilities of entities as specified in the National Response Framework. The actions that support national response. The response organizations used for multiagency coordination. How planning relates to national preparedness. Primary Audience This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders, and emergency management practitioners. This includes senior elected and appointed leaders, such as Federal department or agency heads, State Governors, mayors, tribal leaders, and city or county officials - those who have a responsibility to provide for effective response. Prerequisite: None CEUs: 0.3

National Incident Management System

National Incident Management System
Author: Donald Walsh
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2011-02-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0763781878

Developed and implemented by the United States Department of Homeland Security, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) outlines a comprehensive national approach to emergency management. It enables federal, state, and local government entities along with private sector organizations to respond to emergency incidents together in order reduce

Critical Infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure
Author: Robert Radvanovsky
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2006-05-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1420007424

Reporting on the significant strides made in securing and protecting our nationā€˜s infrastructures, this timely and accessible resource examines emergency responsiveness and other issues vital to national homeland security. Critical Infrastructure: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness details the important measures that have been tak

Basic Guidance for Public Information Officers

Basic Guidance for Public Information Officers
Author: Fema
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2007-11-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781537582757

This guidance was developed in coordination with Federal, State, tribal, and local Public Information Officers (PIOs). The goal of this publication is to provide operational practices for performing PIO duties within the Incident Command System (ICS). It offers basic procedures to operate an effective Joint Information System (JIS). During an incident or planned event, coordinated and timely communication is critical to effectively help the community. Effective and accurate communication can save lives and property, and helps ensure credibility and public trust. This Basic Guidance for Public Information Officers provides fundamental guidance for any person or group delegated PIO responsibilities when informing the public is necessary. The guidance also addresses actions for preparedness, incident response, Joint Information Centers (JICs), incident recovery, and Federal public information support. The guidance material is adaptable to individual jurisdictions and specific incident conditions.

The National Incident Management System

The National Incident Management System
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness and Response
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

DSCA Handbook

DSCA Handbook
Author: United States. Department of Defense
Publisher: United States Department of Defense
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2010
Genre: History
ISBN:

This two-in one resource includes the Tactical Commanders and Staff Toolkit plus the Liaison Officer Toolkit. Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)) enables tactical level Commanders and their Staffs to properly plan and execute assigned DSCA missions for all hazard operations, excluding Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, high yield Explosives (CBRNE) or acts of terrorism. Applies to all United States military forces, including Department of Defense (DOD) components (Active and Reserve forces and National Guard when in Federal Status). This hand-on resource also may be useful information for local and state first responders. Chapter 1 contains background information relative to Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) including legal, doctinal, and policy issues. Chapter 2 provides an overview of the incident management processes including National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS) as well as Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Chapter 3 discuses the civilian and military responses to natural disaster. Chapter 4 provides a brief overview of Joint Operation Planning Process and mission analyis. Chapter 5 covers Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA) planning factors for response to all hazard events. Chapter 6 is review of safety and operational composite risk management processes Chapters 7-11 contain Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) and details five natrual hazards/disasters and the pertinent planning factors for each within the scope of DSCA.

Is-26 Guide to Points of Distribution

Is-26 Guide to Points of Distribution
Author: Fema
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2010-08-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781537588797

Points of Distribution . Points of Distribution are centralized locations where the public picks up life sustaining commodities following a disaster or emergency . Commodities usually include shelf stable food and water What are Points of Distribution or PODs? During a disaster, one method of issuing supplies may not be enough. A Local Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) could use other distribution systems or use all of them at once. All three complement each other and provide expanded distribution coverage. For this Guide, we will focus on Points of Distribution or PODs. PODs can accommodate vehicle traffic (drive-thru), pedestrian traffic (walk thru), and mass transit traffic (bus or rail). Each person or vehicle receives a set amount of supplies. The recommended amount is for each person/vehicle to receive enough for a household of three. The amount of supplies provided will differ depending on the type of transportation used. For instance, more supplies are provided to someone in a car than to a pedestrian who must hand carry items."

IS-100. a - Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS 100)

IS-100. a - Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS 100)
Author: Fema
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2010-08-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781453761045

Course Overview ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The Emergency Management Institute developed its ICS courses collaboratively with: National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) U.S. Department of Agriculture United States Fire Administration's National Fire Programs Branch Primary Audience Persons involved with emergency planning, response or recovery efforts. NIMS Compliance This course is NIMS compliant and meets the NIMS Baseline Training requirements for I-100. Prerequisites N/A. CEUs 0.3

Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide

Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide
Author: NWCG
Publisher: NWCG Training Branch
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2014-06-06
Genre:
ISBN:

The Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide is a revision of what used to be called the Fireline Handbook, PMS 410-1. This guide has been renamed because, over time, the original purpose of the Fireline Handbook had been replaced by the Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461. As a result, this new guide is aimed at a different audience, and it was felt a new name was in order.