IS-700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System Brian Landreth Training & Exercise Coordinator Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency

What is

Nocturnal Insect Mating Society?

Non Inherited Money Scams?

Non Interesting Meeting Syndrome?

Not Interested Marital Status?

National Incident Management System

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Components of NIMS

Preparedness Command and Management Communications and Information Support Resource Management Ongoing Management and Maintenance

Why NIMS?

Adoption of NIMS is a condition for Federal preparedness assistance The National Response Framework (NRF):

 Defines roles    Adds structure Facilitates Federal support Creates consistency

Establishes a standard organizational structure

What Is An Incident?

in·ci·dent

n. : a definite and separate occurrence : an occurrence or event that interrupts normal procedure or precipitates a crisis : Something contingent or related to something else

Managed at the lowest level possible.

Preparing For Incidents Training & Exercises should:

   Prepare staff using all hazards approach Teach and test plans Contain corrective actions  Involve partner agencies

ICS 101

Responsible for all incident activities!

Incident Commander

Interfaces with the public and media Direct management of activities

Public Information Officer Liaison Officer Safety Officer Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Finance/Admin Section Chief

Responsible for creating Incident Action Plan

Command vs. Coordination To command or coordinate? That is the question………..

Command

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“The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority at the field level.”

Coordinate

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“Bring the different elements of a complex activity into a harmonious relationship, negotiate with others in order to work together effectively.”

Elected officials or administrators should not direct on-scene technical operations

Command Structures Unified Command

 Shared objectives  Increased collaboration  Improved Information flow  Better resource prioritization

Area Command

Multiple incidents with multiple incident commanders

Multiagency Coordination System Dispatch On-Scene Command MACS are the “Architecture of Support” Public Information Emergency Operations Center

The Facility Emergency Operations/Coordination Center Supports Incident By:

• Policy decisions • Coordinating agencies • Process requests • Communications support

Mutual Aid

Mutual aid agreements provide a way to quickly obtain emergency assistance.

Communications & Information Use plain language and common terminology to enhance interoperability.

Public Information

Messages can include information about: • Weather closures • Crime • Schedule changes • Reunification plans • Illnesses

Speaking With One Voice

  Joint Information System: Allows executives/senior officials coordinate and integrate messages Establishes procedures in advance  Provides framework for organizing delivery of public information  Is a system not a location

Inventory Managing Resources Incident Identify Requirements Reimburse Order & Acquire Recover/ Demobilize Mobilize Track & Report

Resource Requests

I’ve Got Credentials

“I know I’m a lawyer. What I’m saying is it might be time to hire a better lawyer.”

Competence and Proficiency

NIMS Maintenance

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National Integration Center

Required by HSPD-5 Credential standards Assessment criteria Promotes capability Exercise support

And That Is NIMS In a Nutshell Questions, comments, follow up To receive certificate take online exam at: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=is 700.a

Thank You!