NIMS Links

Links

http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm

This web-link provides information about the National Incident Management System Integration Center (NIC).  The NIC will most likely be the focal point for information, guidance and training consistent with the NIMS.

http://training.fema.gov

The links to the entry portal for all FEMA sponsored training including resident courses at the Emergency Management Institute and National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg Maryland, field delivery courses, and independent study courses, including new-age on-line training courses.  FEMA is one of the principal training resources in the Department of Homeland Security.

http://www.dhs.gov/nrp


National Response Plan

The National Response Plan establishes a comprehensive all-hazards approach to enhance the ability of the United States to manage domestic incidents.  The plan incorporates best practices and procedures from incident management disciplines—homeland security, emergency management, law enforcement, firefighting, public works, public health, responder and recovery worker health and safety, emergency medical services, and the private sector—and integrates them into a unified structure.  It forms the basis of how the federal government coordinates with state, local, and tribal governments and the private sector during incidents.  It establishes protocols to help

  • Save lives and protect the health and safety of the public, responders, and recovery workers;
  • Ensure security of the homeland;
  • Prevent an imminent incident, including acts of terrorism, from occurring;
  • Protect and restore critical infrastructure and key resources;
  • Conduct law enforcement investigations to resolve the incident, apprehend the perpetrators, and collect and preserve evidence for prosecution and/or attribution;
  • Protect property and mitigate damages and impacts to individuals, communities, and the environment; and
  • Facilitate recovery of individuals, families, businesses, governments, and the environment.

FEMA: National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative
“This link provides direct access to an updated NIMS “Glossary of Terms” now recognized for use in interstate emergency response.  This website also provides links to the updated list and definitions for 120 Resource Types as prepared by FEMA.  The Resource Type descriptions have been expanded by an additional 60 components.  The glossary and resource typing definitions are part of FEMA’s mandate to coordinate a National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative.” 

https://www.fema.gov/nimcast/index.jsp 

This web-address provides a direct link the National Incident Management System Compliance Assurance Support Tool (NIMCAST).  Agencies and localities seeking to assess their current status as related to NIMS compliance may use this instrument to aid in evaluating the various component requirements that comprise NIMS.

www.llis.gov 

This is a link to the DHS sponsored website, Lessons-Learned Information System.  First time subscribers will have to submit credentialing information and obtain a password for actual access.  This website is intended to provide updated information on “best-practices,” and a wide variety of other homeland security related information. 

www.nimsonline.com 

This website is sponsored by a number of interested groups with the intent of supporting NIMS implementation across the country.  This is not a government-sponsored website but provides timely information on most aspects of NIMS application and compliance for site visitors.  It also offers a web-based discussion section that provides users with a means to “chat” with others who are working to achieve NIMS implementation and compliance.

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa-282.pdf

Responding to Incidents of National Consequence  (FA-282—May 2004)

Recommendations for America’s Fire and Emergency Services Based on the Events of September 11, 2001 and other Similar Incidents

This 120 page report consists of recommendations for better preparedness in case of any event with major impacts.  Although generally focused on “national consequence” most recommendations are applicable to lesser events.  This is a valuable reference source for improved planning and preparedness initiatives.

Other useful websites and documents:

http://www.rand.org/publications/RB/RB9044/RB9044.pdf

Research Brief—Safeguarding Emergency Responders During Major Disasters and Terrorist Attacks

This is the first of a series of studies and reports commissioned primarily by the Centers for Disease Control to investigate the health and safety threats related to emergency response during major disasters or terrorist-related events.

http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR1646/MR1646.pdf

Community Views of Safety and Health Risks and Personal Protection Needs

This is the second in a series of studies and reports commissioned primarily by the Centers for Disease Control to investigate the health and safety threats related to emergency response during major disasters or terrorist-related events.

http://www.rand.org/publications/MG/MG170/MG170.pdf

Safety Management in Disaster and Terrorism Response

This is the third in a series of studies and reports commissioned primarily by the Centers for Disease Control to investigate the health and safety threats related to emergency response during major disasters or terrorist-related events.  This report addresses the issues of appropriate management initiatives by local emergency responders during disasters or terrorist events.

 

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