the national incident management system (nims): overview
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The National Incident Management System (NIMS): Overview and
ComplianceTechnologies for Critical Incident Preparedness
Conference and Expo
San Diego, CA
November 1, 2005Anne Wilson, FEMA Region IX, Oakland, CA
Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 5
Required the development of a National Incident Management System and a new National Response Plan
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National Incident Management System
“…a consistent nationwide approach for federal, state, tribal, and local governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity.”
-HSPD-5
NIMS: What it is / What it’s notNIMS is…
• A core set of:• Doctrine• Concepts• Principles• Terminology• Organizational
processes• Applicable to all
hazards
NIMS is not…• An operational
incident management plan
• A resource allocation plan
• A terrorism / WMD-specific plan
• Designed to address international events
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Components of NIMS
• Command & Management
• Preparedness• Resource Management• Communications and
Information Management
• Supporting Technologies
• Ongoing Management and Maintenance
Components of NIMS
Incident Command System
Multi-agency Coordination System
Public Information System
1. Command and Management
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2. Preparedness
Planning
Training and Exercises
Standards and Certification
Mutual Aid
Information and Publications
Components of NIMS
Components of NIMS
3. Resource Management
National Mutual Aid Glossary of Terms and Definitions
120 Resource Typing Definitions: identify and type resources
Certify and credential personnel
FY06 requirement: inventory your resources using the definitions
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NIMS Integration Center Initiatives:Resource Typing
Automated Resource Management System (ARMS):
Database with which to inventory, acquire, mobilize, track, and recover resources
Currently “in hibernation”
Looking at existing databases: USFS’sROSS, UPS, Lockheed Martin…
Resource Typing Definition: Example
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NIMS Integration Center Initiatives: Credentialing
NIMS calls for a nationwide system for credentialing personnel and equipment …
Components of NIMS
4. Communications and Information Management
5. Supporting Technologies
6. Ongoing NIMS Management
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The NIMS Integration Center
Mission …
“To provide strategic direction for and oversight of the NIMS, supporting … routine maintenance and the continuous refinement of the system and its components over the long term.”
HSPD-5
NIMS compliance activities
• Phased-in approach to implementation; FY05 was a “ramp-up” year
• Letter from then-Sec. Ridge to governors –September 2004 – listed FY05 requirements
• States had to fax a signed self-certification checklist/letter by Sept. 30, 2005
• FY2006: achieve full compliance; self-certification checklist/letter will be required by Sept. 30, 2006
• Out years: improve, update, maintain
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NIMS updates• FY2006 NIMS compliance requirements (states,
locals/tribes), Chertoff letter to governors• Fact sheet and FAQ on national credentialing system• Further guidance on FY06 NIMS training requirements• List of federal preparedness grants affected by NIMS
compliance• Coming out soon:
• guidelines for NIMS-compliant Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)• Four more NIMS Independent Study courses• Credentialing systems by discipline
• National Preparedness Goal guidance available: www.llis.gov
• NIMS Alert on using plain language
NIMS updates• FY2006 NIMS compliance requirements (states,
locals/tribes), Chertoff letter to governors• Fact sheet and FAQ on national credentialing system• Further guidance on FY06 NIMS training requirements• List of federal preparedness grants affected by NIMS
compliance• Coming out soon:
• guidelines for NIMS-compliant Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)• Four more NIMS Independent Study courses• Credentialing systems by discipline
• National Preparedness Goal guidance available: www.llis.gov
• NIMS Alert on using plain language
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NIMS updates• FY2006 NIMS compliance requirements (states,
locals/tribes), Chertoff letter to governors• Fact sheet and FAQ on national credentialing system• Further guidance on FY06 NIMS training requirements• List of federal preparedness grants affected by NIMS
compliance• Coming out soon:
• guidelines for NIMS-compliant Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)• Four more NIMS Independent Study courses• Credentialing systems by discipline
• National Preparedness Goal guidance available: www.llis.gov
• NIMS Alert on using plain language
NIMS updates• FY2006 NIMS compliance requirements (states,
locals/tribes), Chertoff letter to governors• Fact sheet and FAQ on national credentialing system• Further guidance on FY06 NIMS training requirements• List of federal preparedness grants affected by NIMS
compliance• Coming out soon:
• guidelines for NIMS-compliant Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)• Four more NIMS Independent Study courses• Credentialing systems by discipline
• National Preparedness Goal guidance available: www.llis.gov
• NIMS Alert on using plain language
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Federal preparedness grants affected by NIMS compliance
• Dept. of Homeland Security (14)• Dept. of Health and Human Services (10)• Dept. of Education (1)• Dept. of the Interior (3)• Dept. of Transportation (9)• EPA (2)• Nuclear Regulatory Commission• Dept. of Justice (4)• Dept. of Agriculture (3)• Dept. of Energy (13)• Tennessee Valley Authority (1)
NIMS updates• FY2006 NIMS compliance requirements (states,
locals/tribes), Chertoff letter to governors• Fact sheet and FAQ on national credentialing system• Further guidance on FY06 NIMS training requirements• List of federal preparedness grants affected by NIMS
compliance• Coming out soon:
• guidelines for NIMS-compliant EOPs• Four more NIMS Independent Study courses• Credentialing systems by discipline
• National Preparedness Goal guidance available: www.llis.gov
• NIMS Alert on using plain language
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New NIMS online courses• The NIC is currently developing the
following independent study courses:• NIMS Multi-Agency Coordination System• NIMS Public Information System• NIMS Resource Management• NIMS Communications and Information
Management• Check www.fema.gov/nims for updates
NIMS updates• FY2006 NIMS compliance requirements (states,
locals/tribes), Chertoff letter to governors• Fact sheet and FAQ on national credentialing system• Further guidance on FY06 NIMS training requirements• List of federal preparedness grants affected by NIMS
compliance• Coming out soon:
• guidelines for NIMS-compliant Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)• Four more NIMS Independent Study courses• Credentialing systems by discipline
• National Preparedness Goal guidance available: www.llis.gov
• NIMS Alert on using plain language
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National Preparedness Goal and NIMS
• HSPD-5 called for NIMS and the National Response Plan; HSPD-8 called for National Preparedness Goal
• FEMA in charge of HSPD-5; ODP in charge of HSPD-8 – more coordination needed
• The Goal establishes readiness priorities, targets, and metrics
• Nexus: one of the Goal’s three Overarching Priorities is “Implement the NIMS and NRP”
• Draft Goal and guidance available at www.llis.gov(secure – need to register)
NIMS updates• FY2006 NIMS compliance requirements (states,
locals/tribes), Chertoff letter to governors• Fact sheet and FAQ on national credentialing system• Further guidance on FY06 NIMS training requirements• List of federal preparedness grants affected by NIMS
compliance• Coming out soon:
• guidelines for NIMS-compliant Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)• Four more NIMS Independent Study courses• Credentialing systems by discipline
• National Preparedness Goal guidance available: www.llis.gov
• NIMS Alert on using plain language
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NIMS updates (continued)• New ICS training guidelines – October 2005• Suggesting changes/additions to resource typing
definitions• NIMS FY2005 compliance one-pager• IS-700 materials available for classroom (call EMI at
301-447-1256 for answer sheets)• Who exactly should take IS-700?• What is meant by “institutionalization of ICS”?• The difference between NIIMS and NIMS• All available on www.fema.gov/nims - bookmark it!
NIMS-Compliant ICS Training Guidelines
• Provides evaluation checklist to ensure course meets the “as taught by DHS” standard
• Provides model NIMS ICS curriculum for 100, 200, 300, and 400 (EMI, NFA, NWCG, USDA, EPA, and USCG already follow this model)
• Developed after group of providers met at EMI• Retraining not necessary if previous training
meets standards provided in guidelines• New (October 2005) draft of guidelines can be
found at www.fema.gov/nims
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NIMS updates (continued)• New ICS training guidelines – October 2005• Suggesting changes/additions to resource
typing definitions• NIMS FY2005 compliance one-pager• IS-700 materials available for classroom (call EMI at
301-447-1256 for answer sheets)• Who exactly should take IS-700?• What is meant by “institutionalization of ICS”?• The difference between NIIMS and NIMS• All available on www.fema.gov/nims - bookmark it!
NIMS updates (continued)• New ICS training guidelines – October 2005• Suggesting changes/additions to resource typing
definitions• NIMS FY2005 compliance one-pager• IS-700 materials available for classroom (call EMI at
301-447-1256 for answer sheets)• Who exactly should take IS-700?• What is meant by “institutionalization of ICS”?• The difference between NIIMS and NIMS• All available on www.fema.gov/nims - bookmark it!
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From the Sept. 2004 Sec. Ridge letter to governors:
State/tribes/locals should:
• Complete NIMS Awareness Course – IS 700
• Formally adopt NIMS principles and policies
• Establish a NIMS compliance baseline
• Develop a timeframe and strategy for full NIMS implementation
• Institutionalize use of the Incident Command System
States/territories must:
• Incorporate NIMS into existing training programs and exercises
• Ensure that federal preparedness funding supports state, local, and tribal NIMS implementation
• Incorporate NIMS into Emergency Operations Plans
• Promote intrastate mutual aid agreements
• Coordinate and provide NIMS technical assistance to local entities
• Institutionalize use of ICS
Steps taken in FY05 towards NIMS-compliance
NIMS updates (continued)• New ICS training guidelines – October 2005• Suggesting changes/additions to resource typing
definitions• NIMS FY2005 compliance one-pager• IS-700 materials available for classroom (call
EMI at 301-447-1256 for answer sheets)• Who exactly should take IS-700?• What is meant by “institutionalization of ICS”?• The difference between NIIMS and NIMS• All available on www.fema.gov/nims - bookmark it!
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NIMS updates (continued)• New ICS training guidelines – October 2005• Suggesting changes/additions to resource typing
definitions• NIMS FY2005 compliance one-pager• IS-700 materials available for classroom (call EMI at
301-447-1256 for answer sheets)• Who exactly should take IS-700?• What is meant by “institutionalization of ICS”?• The difference between NIIMS and NIMS• All available on www.fema.gov/nims - bookmark it!
IS-700: Who should take it?• Recommended in letter to governors for FY05;
Secretary intended to provide discretion to states, locals, etc. in determining who should take it
• Further guidance – one-pager available on NIMS website
• Suggests those at executive, managerial, and responder level take the course
• Is a requirement for FY06 – so are IS-800 (NRP), IS-100, and IS-200 (ICS) – further guidance available on NIMS website
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NIMS updates (continued)• New ICS training guidelines – October 2005• Suggesting changes/additions to resource typing
definitions• NIMS FY2005 compliance one-pager• IS-700 materials available for classroom (call EMI at
301-447-1256 for answer sheets)• Who exactly should take IS-700?• What is meant by “institutionalization of ICS”?• The difference between NIIMS and NIMS• All available on www.fema.gov/nims - bookmark it!
NIMS updates (continued)• New ICS training guidelines – October 2005• Suggesting changes/additions to resource typing
definitions• NIMS FY2005 compliance one-pager• IS-700 materials available for classroom (call EMI at
301-447-1256 for answer sheets)• Who exactly should take IS-700?• What is meant by “institutionalization of ICS”?• The difference between NIIMS and NIMS• All available on www.fema.gov/nims - bookmark it!
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Relationship: NIMS and NRPNIMS• Aligns command, control,
organization structure, terminology, communication protocols, & resources/resource-typing
• Used for all events
Knowledge
Abilities
Resources
LocalResponse
StateResponse or Support
FederalResponse or Support
Incident
LocalResponse
StateResponse or Support
FederalResponse or Support
Incident
NRP• Integrates & applies Federal
resources, knowledge, & abilities before, during, & after an incident
• Activated only forIncidents of National Significance
The NIMS Integration CenterGil Jamieson, Acting Director
Web Page: www.fema.gov/nims
E-Mail: [email protected] (sign up for Alerts)
Main Number: 202-646-3850
Mailing address: NIMS Integration Center, 500 C Street SW, Suite 707, Washington, DC 20472
FEMA Region 9 rep: [email protected]; 510-627-7044
NIMS training: http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is700.asp
NRP training: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is800.asp
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