Training Implementation Plan
January 2007
National Incident Management System
Training Implementation Plan
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In the five years that have passed since September 11, 2001, the nation's
emergency services have sought to improve its response capabilities through enhanced
training and preparedness planning. A key element of these initiatives is the adoption ofa
National Incident Management System (NIMS) that will enable all government, private
sector, and non-government organizations to work together during domestic incidents. An
improved NIMS capability, coupled with an enhanced preparedness role as defined by
the National Preparedness Goal, are the key elements in the goal to improve national
preparedness and response capabilities.
Since the adoption ofNIMS in March 2004, the Maryland Fire and Rescue
Institute has delivered hundreds of Incident Command System training programs to
emergency responders across the State of Maryland. As a result, our State's emergency
responders are some ofthe best prepared in the nation.
The attached document is a revision to the Training Implementation Plan for the
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. Our initial plan was published in September 2004
soon after the release of the NIMS document and guided our initial goals for
implementing training programs to assist departments in meeting the NIMS compliance
requirements. Since that time, additional courses have been developed and additional
federal guidance has been released to direct the implementation ofthe NIMS concepts.
We are pleased to take this opportunity to revise our plan to assist you in completing your
local implementation approaches. We ask that you use the resources ofthis plan and the
MFRI training capabilities to help implement your local plan and enhance local response
capabilities.
Training Implementation Plan for the
National Incident Management System for
Maryland’s Fire/EMS Service
UNIVERSITY OF
MARYLAND
January 22, 2007
Introduction:
The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) published its first edition of the Training
Implementation Plan for the National Incident Management System (NIMS) on November 12,
2004. At that time, the NIMS document itself was only about 6 months old and very little
guidance had been issued by the NIMS Integration Center (NIC) to define the training
requirements. Since the publication of our plan, additional guidance has been issued by the NIC,
additional course offerings have been launched by both the National Fire Academy (NFA) and
the Emergency Management Institute (EMI), and new concepts introduced by FEMA as the
maturity of the NIMS document continues. MFRI is pleased to release this update of the plan to
help guide local jurisdictions meet the training requirements for NIMS compliance.
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was issued by the Department of
Homeland Security on March 1, 2004 to provide a comprehensive and consistent nationwide
template to enable all government, private sector and non-governmental organizations to work
together during domestic incidents. Federal Homeland Security Presidential Directive #5
(HSPD-5) requires federal departments and agencies to make the adoption of NIMS by state,
tribal and local organizations a condition of eligibility for federal preparedness grants, contracts
and other activities.
The State of Maryland will comply with the Federal Homeland Security Presidential
Directive #5 (HSPD-5) by adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Governor Robert L. Ehrlich issued Executive Order 01.01.2005.09 on March 4, 2005, adopting
NIMS as the statewide incident management system (Reference Appendix A). The Maryland
Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has been designated as the lead state agency with
responsibility to develop planning guidance for the implementation of NIMS across all state
agencies. Major state agencies with emergency response functions are partnering with MEMA
and the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) to develop the necessary training initiatives. This
document identifies the strategy for MFRI to deliver training to Maryland’s fire, rescue and EMS
services to achieve the implementation of the NIMS Incident Command System.
ICS Training Levels:
Maryland’s fire, EMS, and rescue response personnel include over 35,000 personnel from
a diverse community of volunteer departments, career departments, and a variety of combination
departments. Any of these responders may perform functions within an Incident Command
System and, therefore, require some level of understanding of ICS and its relationship to NIMS.
Maryland’s Implementation Strategy for NIMS defines five levels of response personnel
requiring NIMS training. Specific training is required at each level to prepare individuals to
perform within the Incident Command System.
Awareness Level: Individuals who may be involved in an incident, and/or perform a
direct or supporting role, will be trained in the following components of ICS:
ƒ Organizational Structure
ƒ Positions and Responsibilities
ƒ Facilities
Operations Level: Individuals who may be involved in or with ICS general functions will
be trained in the following components of ICS:
ƒ Principles and Features of ICS
ƒ Organizational Overview
ƒ Incident Facilities
ƒ Common Responsibilities Associated with ICS Assignments
Supervisory Level: Individuals who may be assigned to ICS supervisory positions for
incidents will be trained in the following components of ICS:
ƒ Essential Principles of ICS
ƒ Air Operations (if applicable)
ƒ Special Events Planning
ƒ Resources Management
Command Level: Individuals who may be expected to perform in a management
capacity, incident commander and/or area commanders in a complex incident
environment:
ƒ Large-scale Incidents
ƒ Unified/Area Command
ƒ Complex Incident Management
ƒ Interagency Coordination
Executive Level: Local and state elected/appointed officials, senior managers, and
agency administrators who participate at the policy level but without specific ICS roles
and responsibilities should have an understanding of ICS principles.
National Standard Curriculum and Training Development Guidance:
In 2005, the Department of Homeland Security directed that the United States Fire
Administration (and its National Fire Academy and National Fire Programs) and the Emergency
Management Institute (EMI), in conjunction with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group and
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, develop guidelines for each level of ICS training so that the
delivery of NIMS-compliant training is performed in a consistent manner across all government
agencies. This directive resulted in the October 2005 publication of the NIMS National Standard
Curriculum Training Development Guidance that defines course objectives for each of the four
levels (ICS-100/200/300/400) of ICS training (Reference Appendix B). The National Fire
Academy, USFA’s National Fire Programs and the Emergency Management Institute have
cooperated in the development of the following standardized curriculum for ICS training:
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IS-700 – An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-800 – An Introduction to the National Response Plan
ICS-100 – Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS-200 – Basic Incident Command System
ICS-300 – Intermediate Incident Command System
ICS-400 – Advanced Incident Command System
The standardized guidelines provide the objectives for each level of ICS training but
permit the development of discipline specific training to meet the requirements of the target
training group. To facilitate discipline specific training for the fire service, the National Fire
Academy (NFA) has modified several existing training programs or developed new programs
that introduce the Incident Command System (ICS) component of NIMS.
o NIMS and the Incident Command System for the Fire Service (satisfies the
requirements for ICS-100 and ICS-200)
o NIMS and the Incident Command System for EMS Responders (satisfies the
requirements for ICS-100 and ICS-200)
o Introduction to Unified Command for Multi-agency and Catastrophic Incidents
(satisfies the requirements for ICS-300)
o Command and General Staff Functions in the Incident Command System (satisfies
the requirements for ICS-300 and ICS-400)
Matching the Training Curriculum to the Job Function:
One of the more frequently asked questions from local jurisdictions concerns the level of
training required for its responders. In order to assist these local jurisdictions in making the
determination of the appropriate level of Incident Command System training, the Maryland
Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), through its Exercise and Training Integration
Committee (ETIC), has developed the following table for Maryland’s response community:
MFRI’s Training Strategy:
MFRI is the lead state agency for the development and delivery of a comprehensive
training and education system for Maryland’s emergency services. MFRI’s Field Programs
Section (FPS) will implement NIMS training through their responsibility for the delivery of
training to Maryland’s fire, rescue, and EMS services. Additionally, MFRI’s Special Programs
Section (SPS) serves a wide variety of industrial, public, and governmental clients with the
delivery of emergency response training programs. MFRI SPS will provide on-request delivery
of training to public service personnel who may not have an internal capability for training
program delivery. MFRI’s role in the statewide implementation through both FPS and SPS has
the unique advantage of consistent training delivery across all of Maryland’s response
communities.
The concepts of an Incident Command System (ICS) are not new to Maryland’s fire,
EMS, and rescue response personnel. ICS concepts have been taught and implemented within
these services for over 25 years. ICS training begins in the entry-level training programs with an
introduction to the Incident Command System during Firefighter I or EMT-Basic training.
Incrementally advanced levels of Incident Command System training are integrated into Fire
Officer training programs. With ICS training integrated into each level of training, it is not the
intent of NIMS training to repeat prior learning but to provide a progressive learning track to
enable an individual to accept the next level of responsibility in the ICS.
As a first step in the implementation of NIMS across Maryland’s fire, EMS, and rescue
response communities, MFRI has promoted the completion of “IS-700: An Introduction to the
National Incident Management System”, for all operational responders. This introductory course
will provide each participant with a basic understanding of the NIMS ICS. The objective in
requiring IS-700 for all responders is to serve as a learning bridge from their existing
understanding of the ICS and the requirements of the NIMS ICS.
In order to assist departments with the implementation of a NIMS-compliant ICS
organization, MFRI’s will evaluate/modify the current training curriculum and schedule the
delivery of training programs that meet the NIMS training guidelines. MFRI’s Institute
Development Section (IDS) will be responsible for the assessment of existing MFRI training
programs and developing curriculum revisions as required.
The Department of Homeland Security, through the NIMS Integration Center (NIC), will
publish annual guidance to States, territories, and tribal and local jurisdictions to meet the
compliance requirements for NIMS implementation. Appendix C to this plan includes the latest
guidance as published for FY2007 (October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007).
MFRI’s Field Programs Section (FPS) will deliver and adequate number of offerings of
the NFA course curriculum through its regional training centers to assist in the implementation
of NIMS. Since the development of our initial NIMS Training Implementation Plan, we have
incorporated the NIMS ICS for the Fire Service, NIMS ICS for EMS, and the Introduction to
Unified Command courses into our regular offerings of training programs. Just recently, we have
completed a Train-the-Trainer course for the ICS-300 and ICS-400 course offerings and
anticipate scheduling these programs through our regional training centers beginning with the
Spring 2007 semester.
Training Options:
As a part of developing this Training Plan, existing MFRI, NFA, and EMI courses have
been evaluated against the standardized criteria for each level of NIMS ICS training. The
following options are presented to help guide local jurisdictions in the selection of training
programs to meet the NIMS training requirements. Descriptions of MFRI and NFA/EMI training
courses that satisfy requirements for NIMS training are included in Appendix D of this
document.
ICS-100 Options:
ICS-100 level training is recommended for all entry level first responders (including
firefighters, police officers, emergency medical services providers, public works on-scene
personnel, public health on-scene personnel, and other emergency responders) and other
emergency personnel that require an introduction to the basic components of the ICS. The
following courses meet the requirements for ICS-100 level training:
COURSE TITLE
Firefighter I
Q-462 ICS-100 Introduction to ICS for
Operational First Responders
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident
Command System
ICS 100.FW, Introduction to the Incident
Command System for Federal Disaster
Workers
ICS 100.HC, Introduction to the Incident
Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals
ICS 100.LE, Introduction to the Incident
Command System for Law Enforcement
ICS 100.PW, Introduction to the Incident
Command System for Public Works
Personnel
TRAINING
PROVIDER
MFRI
COURSE
ID
ICS
EQUIVALENCE
LEVEL
MFRI
FIRE-101
100
NFA
Self study
100
EMI
MGMT-146
100
EMI
Self study
100
EMI
Self study
100
EMI
Self study
100
EMI
Self study
100
ICS-200 Options:
ICS-200 level training is recommended for first line supervisors, single resource leaders,
lead dispatchers, field supervisors, company officers and entry level positions (trainees) in
Incident management Teams and other emergency personnel that require a higher level of ICS
training. Because of the nature of the fire/EMS/Hazmat emergency services organization and the
fact that any responder may be the initial incident commander on any incident scene, it
recommended that all responders be trained to a minimum of the ICS-200 level. The following
training courses meet the requirements of ICS-200 level training:
COURSE TITLE
Fire Officer I
Q-463 ICS-200 Basic ICS for Operational
First Responders
IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial
Action Incidents
IS-200 FW: Basic Incident Command for
Federal Disaster Workers
ICS 200.HC, Applying the Incident
Command System to Healthcare
Organizations
F-806/W-806 NIMS - Incident Command
System for the Fire Service
F-163/W-163 NIMS - Incident Command
System for Emergency Medical Services
F-321/W-321 Incident Command for
Highrise Operations
F-322/W-322 Incident Command System
for Structural Collapse Incidents
Q316 Introduction to Command and
General Staff
R-304 Command and Control of Fire
Department Operations at Multi-Alarm
Incidents
R-314 Command and Control of Fire
Department Operations at Target Hazards
N-831 Command and Control of Incident
Operations
TRAINING
PROVIDER
MFRI
COURSE
ID
ICS
EQUIVALENCE
LEVEL
MFRI
MGMT-201
200
NFA
Self study
200
EMI
MGMT-147
200
EMI
Self study
200
EMI
Self study
200
NFA
MGMT-120
200
NFA
MGMT-145
200
NFA
MGMT-140
200
NFA
MGMT-141
200
NFA
Self study
200
NFA
200
NFA
200
NFA
200
ICS-300 Options:
ICS-300 level training is recommended for operational responders serving in a middle
management ICS position, including strike team leaders, unit leaders, division/group supervisors,
branch directors, and Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center staff.
The following courses meet the requirements for ICS-300 level training:
COURSE TITLE
Q465 ICS-300 Application of Intermediate
All Hazard NIMS ICS for Expanding
Incidents
G-300 Intermediate ICS
F-315/W315 Introduction to Unified
Command for Multi-Agency and
Catastrophic Incidents
R-308 Command & Control of Fire Dept
Ops at Nat. & Man-Made Disasters
O-243/R-243/N814 Hazardous Materials
Incident Management
R 152 Emergency Medical Services:
Special Operations
WMD Incident Management/Unified
Command
TRAINING
PROVIDER
MFRI
COURSE
ID
ICS
EQUIVALENCE
LEVEL
NFA
EMI
MGMT-263
MGMT-255
300
300
NFA
MGMT-121
300
NFA
300
NFA
300
NFA
300
DHS/TEEX
MGTS-208
300
ICS-400 Options:
ICS-400 level training is recommended for operational responders who may serve as
command and general staff, agency administrators, department heads, emergency managers, area
commanders, and Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center managers.
The following courses meet the requirements for ICS-400 level training:
COURSE TITLE
Q-467 ICS-400 Advanced ICS for
Command and General Staff, Complex
Incidents, and MACS
G400 Incident Command System (ICS),
Advanced, I-400
E-449 Incident Command System (ICS)
Curricula TTT
R-306 Executive Analysis of Fire Service
Operations in Emergency Management
R-317 Command and General Staff
Functions in the Incident Command
System
O-306 All-Hazards Incident Management
Team course
TRAINING
PROVIDER
MFRI
COURSE
ID
ICS
EQUIVALENCE
LEVEL
NFA
MGMT-264
400
EMI
MGMT-256
400
EMI
400
NFA
400
NFA
MGTS-402
400
NFA
MGTS-401
400
Incident Management in a Multi-disciplined Environment:
While most incidents are managed using local resources, large-scale incidents require a
multi-disciplinary approach to incident management. Resources from the fire, EMS, and rescue
services will be combined with law enforcement, public works, public health, and others in
managing and controlling the incident. Operating in this environment will require higher levels
of ICS training. MFRI will deliver upper-level ICS (ICS-300 and ICS-400) training programs to
a multi-disciplined audience and support the development of regional Incident Management
Teams where requested. Integrating multiple disciplines in a single training program will
provide opportunities to exercise large-scale incident management under a unified command
structure and promote an all-hazards response capability.
Incident Management Teams
An Incident Management Team (IMT) is made up of the command and general staff
members in an Incident Command System (ICS) organization that is formed to respond to and
manage large-scale, multi-jurisdictional incidents or planned events. An Incident Management
Team can respond to a wide range of emergencies including: fires, floods, earthquakes,
hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunami, riots, hazardous materials, and other natural or human-caused
incidents. An IMT can also be used for the planning and operations for large scale planned
events such as concerts, sporting events, conventions/conferences, or any event where a large
number of people are gathered and the risk of potential emergency response is increased. Persons
to fill these positions for various types of incidents or events are often pre-designated to ensure
that they have the necessary training and experience to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the
ICS position. The level of training and experience of the IMT members, coupled with the
identified formal response requirements and responsibilities of the IMT, are factors in
determining the "Type", or level, of IMT. FEMA and the USFA have defined five levels of IMT
types:
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Type 1 National and State Level - a Federally- or State-certified team; is the most robust
IMT with the most experience; is fully equipped and self-contained. Type 1 IMTs operate
through the United States Forest Service (USFS).
•
Type 2 National and State Level - a Federally- or State-certified team; has less staffing
and experience than Type 1 IMTs, and is typically used on smaller scale national or state
incidents. Type 2 IMTs operate through the USFS.
•
Type 3: State or Metropolitan Area Level - a standing team of trained personnel from
different departments, organizations, agencies, and jurisdictions within a state or region,
activated to support incident management at incidents that extend beyond one operational
period. Type 3 IMTs will respond throughout the State or large portions of the State,
depending upon State-specific laws, policies, and regulations.
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Type 4: City, County or Fire District Level - a designated team of fire, Emergency
Medical Services (EMS), and possibly law enforcement officers from a larger and
generally more populated area, typically within a single jurisdiction (city or county),
activated when necessary to manage a major or complex incident during the first 6-12
hours and possibly transition to a Type 3 IMT.
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Type 5: Local Village and Township Level - a "pool" of primarily fire officers from
several neighboring departments trained to serve in Command and General Staff
positions during the first 6-12 hours of a major or complex incident. (United States Fire
Administration, Wikipedia.org).
Personnel assigned as a participant in an Incident management Team are required to
complete additional incident command training in order to be credentialed to fill a position
within the IMT. The following flow chart depicts the training that may be required of these
personnel:
NIMS Implementation Beyond ICS
In addition to the adoption of a national Incident Command System, NIMS identifies six
focus areas to improve the nation’s response capabilities for all kinds of hazards – no matter
what size, scope, cause or complexity. The six components of NIMS include:
Command and Management
NIMS standard incident command structures are based on three key organizational
systems:
ƒ The Incident Command System
ƒ Multi-Agency Coordination Systems
ƒ Public Information Systems
Preparedness
Effective incident management requires a host of activities performed in advance of the
incident or event to ensure that the organization has the resources and capabilities to
effectively manage the event:
ƒ Planning
ƒ Training
ƒ Exercises
ƒ Personnel Qualification and Certification
ƒ Equipment acquisition and certification
ƒ Mutual Aid
ƒ Publications Management
Resource Management/Mutual Aid
NIMS defines standardized mechanisms and establishes requirements for processes to
describe, inventory, mobilize, dispatch, track, and recover resources over the life of an
incident.
Communications and Information management
NIMS identifies the requirements for a standardized framework for communications,
information management (collection, analysis, and dissemination), and information
sharing at all levels of incident management.
Supporting Technologies
Technologies and technological systems provide supporting capabilities essential to
implementing and continuously refining the NIMS.
Ongoing NIMS Management and Maintenance
This component establishes an activity to provide strategic direction for and the oversight
of NIMS.
While the initial focus for NIMS compliance has been on the Command and Management
component, some efforts have already been initiated on the other NIMS components and
additional requirements will be levied on States and local jurisdictions in the future as
compliance efforts continue. The following sections describe some of the ongoing efforts being
initiated for NIMS compliance:
Drills and Exercises – A Vital Component of Emergency Preparedness:
Drills and exercises provide a means of evaluating emergency preparedness of the
emergency services organization. Participants learn in a scenario-driven environment while
applying skills acquired through formal education and training programs. The implementation of
drills and exercises provide the opportunity for teams from multiple response organizations to
operate in a unified command environment with the goal of improving overall mission
performance. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has the lead role in
supporting drills and exercises across the state. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) has made funding available to organizations for the planning, design, conduct, and
evaluation of exercises. MFRI will provide training support to the state’s emergency response
community to better prepare them for participation in drills and exercises.
MFRI Simulation Center:
MFRI has initiated a project to develop a simulation capability using a combination of
software interfaces and audio-visual projection to enhance training through the use of simulation.
Fire and emergency management training has historically been confined for the most part to
direct delivery classroom training, classroom exercises, and live fire exercises. Today, in
addition to the traditional emergency response organizations, true “all hazards” incident
interoperability will require representation from the core disciplines identified by the Department
of Homeland Security. Both NIMS and the National Preparedness Goal advocate the use of
modeling and simulation to enhance training. Simulation has proven to be a very effective tool
in providing realistic training. Computer generated scenarios will allow incident commander
candidates to view displays that look like real fires, earthquakes, floods, or terrorism initiated
events. In viewing these displays candidates can conduct size ups, develop incident command
organizational structures, direct resources, engage in decision-making under a controlled degree
of stress, and communicate with representatives of the various core disciplines.
Personnel Qualification and Certification
Qualification and certification activities will identify and publish national level standards
and measure performance against these standards to ensure that the incident management and
emergency response personnel are appropriately qualified and officially certified to perform
NIMS-related functions. The NIMS Integration Center has initiated the development of a
national credentialing system to specify the minimum training and education requirements for
each position in the ICS. Working groups have been established for Incident Management,
Emergency Medical Services, Fire/Hazmat, Law Enforcement, Medical and Public Health,
Public Works, Search and Rescue, and Animal Health Emergencies Response. These working
groups have published minimum qualifications for personnel who may be deployed in response
to federal tasking. Additional information on this activity can be found on the NIC web site at:
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/mutual_aid.shtm
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established a technical working
committee to develop a professional qualifications standard for emergency services personnel
who may function as part of an Incident Management Team. A draft standard (NFPA 1026) has
been published for public comment and is scheduled for adoption at the Summer 2008 meeting
of the NFPA. Once this standard has adopted, training curriculum may be developed for position
specific training and qualification.
National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative
The NIMS Integration Center has also initiated a project to identify requirements needed
to type, order, and track all (Federal, State, and local) response assets. Working groups have been
established for Incident Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire/Hazmat, Law
Enforcement, Medical and Public Health, Public Works, Search and Rescue, and Animal Health
Emergencies Response. These working groups have published resource typing definitions to
meet the Resource Management Requirements for NIMS. Additional information on this activity
can be found on the NIC web site at: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/mutual_aid.shtm
Summary:
The adoption of NIMS and implementation of a NIMS ICS training program has been
specified as a condition of eligibility for federal preparedness grants, contracts and other
activities. This implementation plan has defined an approach to the delivery of training to ensure
that Maryland’s fire, EMS, and rescue response organizations are successful in meeting that
requirement. More importantly, this plan will ensure that Maryland’s emergency response
personnel are adequately prepared to fulfill their all-hazards response role in a unified command
environment.
Appendix A
State of Maryland
Executive Order
01.01.2005.09
March 4, 2005
EXECUTIVE ORDER
01.01.2005.09
State of Maryland Adoption of the National Incident Management System
WHEREAS, The President of the United States, in Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5, directed
the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident
Management System (NIMS) to provide a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, local, and
tribal governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond
to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity;
WHEREAS, In order to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident management it is critical that
Federal, State, local, and tribal organizations utilize standardized terminology, standardized
organizational structures, interoperable communications, consolidated action plans, unified command
structures, uniform standards for planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive resource
management, and designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters;
WHEREAS, It is necessary and desirable that all Federal, State, local, and tribal emergency agencies
and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively and efficiently provide the highest levels of
incident management;
WHEREAS, The NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel, communications, facilities, and
resources will improve the State=s ability to utilize federal funding to enhance local and State agency
readiness, maintain first responder safety, and streamline incident management processes; and
WHEREAS, Incident Command System components of NIMS are already an integral part of various
incident management activities throughout the State, including current emergency management
training programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE
OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
A. The National Incident Management System, as developed and administered under Homeland
Security Presidential Directive-5, shall be the State standard for incident management.
B. All State governmental agencies will adopt this system as a basis for command and control of
emergency incidents in cooperation with the local jurisdictional response partners.
C. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency, in concurrence with the Governor=s Office for
Homeland Security, will coordinate and facilitate an aggressive Incident Command
System/National Incident Management System training program utilizing a multi-disciplinary,
all-hazards approach.
GIVEN Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, in the City of Annapolis, this 4th
day of March, 2005.
Appendix B
Model ICS Curriculum
RECOMMENDATION FOR MODEL CURRICULUM, ICS-100; ICS-200; ICS-300; ICS-400
DHS and the NIMS Integration Center support the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Incident
Command System (ICS) curriculum revision project which reflects an all-hazards approach to ICS. The curriculum
is currently being revised to encompass the following ICS courses:
• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS;
• ICS-200, Basic ICS;
• ICS-300, Intermediate ICS;
• ICS-400, Advanced ICS; and
• ICS-402, ICS Summary for Executives.
DHS and FEMA course revisions are coordinated with and support the NWCG curriculum revision project.
The recommended target audience for each of the courses includes the following personnel:
ICS-100: Introduction to ICS
Entry level first responders (including firefighters, police officers, emergency medical services providers, public
works on-scene personnel, public health on-scene personnel and other emergency responders) and other emergency
personnel that require an introduction to the basic components of the ICS.
ICS-100 INTRODUCTION TO ICS – OBJECTIVES AND TOPICAL AREAS
DHS and the NIMS Integration Center support the following overall course objective for ICS-100: Orient the
student to the Incident Command System (ICS). Training developed and conducted by federal, state, local and tribal
agencies as well as private training vendors at the ICS-100 level should include at a minimum the following topical
areas along with the specific objectives noted:
_____ Purpose of ICS
• Identify requirements to use ICS.
• Identify three purposes of ICS.
• Identify common incident tasks.
_____ Basic Features of ICS
• Describe the basic features of ICS.
_____ Incident Commander and Command Staff Functions
• Describe the role and function of the Incident Commander.
• Describe the role and function of the Command Staff.
_____ General Staff Functions
• Describe the role and function of the Operations Section.
• Describe the role and function of the Planning Section.
• Describe the role and function of the Logistics Section.
• Describe the role and function of the Finance/Administration Section.
_____ Facilities
• Describe the six basic ICS facilities.
• Identify facilities that may be located together.
• Identify facility map symbols.
_____ Common Responsibilities
• Describe common mobilization responsibilities.
• Describe common responsibilities at an incident.
• List individual accountability responsibilities.
• Describe common demobilization responsibilities.
ICS-200: Basic ICS
First line supervisors, single resource leaders, lead dispatchers, field supervisors, company officers and entry level
positions (trainees) on Incident Management Teams and other emergency personnel that require a higher level of
ICS training.
ICS-200 BASIC ICS – OBJECTIVES AND TOPICAL AREAS
DHS and the NIMS Integration Center support the following overall course objectives for ICS-200:
• Describe an Incident Command System (ICS) organization appropriate to the complexity of an incident or
event.
• Use the ICS to manage an incident or event.
Training developed and conducted by federal, state, local and tribal agencies as well as private training vendors at
the ICS-200 level should include at a minimum the following topical areas along with the specific objectives noted:
_____ Leadership and Management
• Describe chain of command and formal communication relationships.
• Identify common leadership responsibilities.
• Describe span of control and modular development.
• Describe the use of position titles.
_____ Delegation of Authority and Management by Objectives
• Describe scope of authority.
• Describe delegation of authority process.
• Describe and explain management by objectives.
_____ Functional Areas and Positions
• Identify the ICS tools to manage an incident.
• Demonstrate the function of organizational positions within ICS.
• Demonstrate the use of an ICS 201 form.
_____ Briefings
• Give an Operational Briefing.
• Describe components of field, staff and section briefings/meetings.
_____ Organizational Flexibility
• Explain how the modular organization expands and contracts.
• Given a scenario, complete a complexity analysis.
• Define the five types of incidents.
• Describe the importance of preparedness plans and agreements.
_____ Transfer of Command
• List the essential elements of information involved in transfer of command.
• Describe the process of a transfer of command.
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS
Middle management, strike team leaders, task force leaders, unit leaders, division/group supervisors, branch
directors and Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center staff.
ICS-300 INTERMEDIATE ICS – OBJECTIVES AND TOPICAL AREAS
DHS and the NIMS Integration Center support the following overall course objectives for ICS-300:
• Describe how the NIMS Command and Management component supports the management of expanding
incidents.
• Describe the incident/event management process for expanding incidents and supervisors as prescribed by
the Incident Command System.
• Implement the incident management process on a simulated Type 3 incident.
• Develop an Incident Action Plan for a simulated incident.
Training developed and conducted by federal, state, local and tribal agencies as well as private training vendors at
the ICS-300 level should include at a minimum the following topical areas along with the specific objectives noted:
_____ ICS Fundamentals Review
• Describe how ICS fits into the Command and Management Component of NIMS.
• Match responsibility statements to each ICS organizational element.
• Describe how incidents can best be managed by appropriate and early designation of primary staff
members and delegating authority to the lowest practical level.
• List the minimum staffing requirements within each organizational element for at least two incidents of
different sizes.
• List the ICS positions which may include deputies and describe deputy roles and responsibilities.
Describe differences between deputies and assistants.
• Describe ICS reporting and working relationships for Technical Specialists and Agency Representatives.
• Describe reporting relationships and information flow within the organization.
_____ Unified Command
• Define and identify the primary features of Unified Command.
• Describe how Unified Command functions on a multi-jurisdiction or multi-agency incident.
• List the advantages of Unified Command.
• Given a simulated situation, demonstrate roles and reporting relationships under a Unified Command
which involves agencies from within the same jurisdiction and under multi-jurisdiction conditions.
_____ Incident/Event Assessment and Agency Guidance in establishing Incident Objectives
• Describe methods and tools used to assess incident/event complexity.
• Describe types of agency(s) policies and guidelines that influence management of incident or event
activities.
• Describe the five steps in transferring and assuming incident command.
• Describe the process for developing incident objectives, strategies and tactics.
• As part of an exercise, develop Incident Objectives for a simulated incident.
_____ Incident Resources Management
• Identify and describe four basic principles of resource management.
• Identify the basic steps involved in managing incident resources.
• Recognize agency specific aviation policies and procedures as they relate to safety.
• Describe the importance of establishing proper span of control for aviation resources and facilities.
• Describe how the ICS 215 Operational Planning Worksheet is used to manage incident/event resources.
• Describe how the ICS 215A Incident Safety Analysis is used with the ICS 215 to mitigate hazards to
tactical operations.
• Identify the organizational elements at the incident that can order resources.
• Describe the differences between single and multipoint resource ordering and the reasons for each.
• Identify 5 key considerations associated with resource management and the reasons for each.
_____ Planning Process
• Identify the importance of planning for incidents/events.
• Explain the differences between planning for incidents or events.
• Discuss major planning steps including logistical concerns, cost benefit analysis, understanding the
situation, developing and implementing the plan and evaluating the plan.
• Explain the criteria for determining when the IAP should be prepared in writing.
• Describe the role and use of ICS forms and supporting materials included in an IAP for effective
incident/events management.
• Describe the strategy meeting, tactics meeting, planning meeting, operational briefing and team meetings.
• Given a scenario, describe appropriate strategies and tactics to meet Incident Objectives.
• Using the strategies and tactics from the scenario, conduct a tactics meeting and complete an ICS 215
Operational Planning Worksheet and ICS 215A Incident Safety Analysis.
• Participate in a planning meeting using the planning process, and develop a written IAP for an
incident/event using the appropriate ICS forms and supporting materials.
• Using the IAP, conduct an operational period briefing.
_____ Demobilization, Transfer of Command and Close Out
• Describe the importance of demobilization planning.
• Identify the impact of agency specific policies, procedures and agreements upon demobilization planning.
• Identify the ICS titles of personnel who have responsibilities in developing and implementing the
demobilization plan and list their duties.
• List the major sections in a demobilization plan.
• Identify the need for transfer of command or close out.
• Identify the processes involved in a close out meeting.
ICS-400: Advanced ICS
Command and general staff, agency administrators, department heads, emergency managers, areas commander and
Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center managers.
ICS-400 ADVANCED ICS – OBJECTIVES AND TOPICAL AREAS
DHS and the NIMS Integration Center support the following overall course objectives for ICS-400.
Training developed and conducted by federal, state, local and tribal agencies as well as private training vendors at
the ICS-400 level should include at a minimum the following topical areas along with the specific objectives noted:
_____ ICS Fundamentals Review for Command and General Staff
• Describe how Unified Command functions on a multi-jurisdiction or multi-agency incident.
• Define the advantages of Unified Command and list the kinds of situations which may call for a Unified
Command organization.
• List the major steps involved in the planning process.
• Describe issues that influence incident complexity and the tools available to analyze complexity.
• Describe types of agencies, policies, guidelines and agreements that influence management of incident or
event activities.
• Describe the primary guidelines and responsibilities of the Command and General Staff positions.
• Describe the purposes and responsibilities of agency representatives or technical specialists, reporting
relationships and how they can be effectively used within the incident organization.
• Describe the process for transfer of command.
_____ Major and/or Complex Incident/Event Management
• List the principal factors found in or related to major and/or complex incidents/events.
• List the four expansion options for incident/event organization and describe the conditions under which
they would be applied.
• Demonstrate, through an exercise, how to apply the various options related to major and/or complex
incident/event management.
_____ Area Command
• Define Area Command.
• List the principal advantages of using Area Command.
• Describe how, when and where Area Command would be established.
• Describe the Area Command organization.
• Identify six primary functional responsibilities of Area Command.
• Given a scenario, develop an Area Command organization.
_____ Multi-Agency Coordination
• Describe the kinds of incident/event management problems that can occur due to a lack of Multi-Agency
Coordination.
• Define essential terms related to Multi-Agency Coordination.
• Identify the major guidelines for establishing and using Multi-Agency Coordination Groups and Systems.
• Provide examples of the different levels at which Multi-Agency Coordination is commonly accomplished.
• Identify the primary components of a Multi-Agency Coordination System.
• Describe examples of entities that may provide Multi-Agency Coordination.
• List the responsibilities of Multi-Agency Coordination entities.
• Identify principal positions within a Multi-Agency Coordination System.
• Identify differences between Area Command, Unified Command and Multi-Agency Coordination entities.
ICS-402: ICS Summary for Executives
Elected officials, senior executive, senior managers and agency administrators with policy responsibilities, but
without specific ICS or Multi-Agency Coordination System function/roles or responsibilities.
ICS-402 ICS SUMMARY FOR EXECUTIVES – OBJECTIVES AND TOPICAL AREAS
DHS and the NIMS Integration Center support the following overall course objectives for ICS-402. Training
developed and conducted by federal, state, local and tribal agencies as well as private training vendors at the ICS402 level should include at a minimum the following specific objectives:
• Define the role of an Executive relative to the ICS.
• Describe the various ways ICS can be applied.
• Describe the basic organization of ICS and know the functional responsibilities of the Command and
General Staffs.
• Describe basic ICS terminology.
• Identify the differences between incident/event ICS organizations and the activities accomplished by Area
Commands, EOCs and MACS.
• Describe the major responsibilities of an Executive as related to an incident/event, including the agency
administrator briefing and delegation of authority.
• Explain the administrative, logistical, financial and reporting implications of large incident/event
operations.
Appendix C
NIMS Compliance
Requirements
Homeland Security Presidential Directive No. 5 (HSPD-5) requires the NIMS integration
Center (NIC) to publish annual guidance to state, territorial, tribal, and local entities for NIMS
compliance. This appendix includes the latest guidance provided for FY2007 (October 1, 2006 to
September 30, 2007) for Tribal and Local Jurisdictions. For additional information, reference the
NIMS Integration Center web page at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm
NIMS Implementation Matrix for Tribal and Local Jurisdictions
(October 1, 2006 – September 30, 2007)
Introduction
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) Management of Domestic Incidents called for the establishment of a single, comprehensive
National Incident Management System (NIMS). The NIMS is a system that improves response operations through the use of the Incident
Command System (ICS) and other standard procedures and preparedness measures. It also promotes development of multi-jurisdictional,
statewide and interstate regional mechanisms for coordinating incident management and obtaining assistance during large-scale or complex
incidents. HSPD-5 dictated that Federal departments and agencies shall make adoption of the NIMS a requirement for the provision of Federal
preparedness assistance funds.
HSPD-5 also established and designated the NIMS Integration Center (NIC) as the lead Federal agency to coordinate NIMS compliance. One of
the primary functions of the NIC is to ensure NIMS remains an accurate and effective management tool through refining and adapting compliance
requirements to address ongoing preparedness needs. To accomplish this, the NIC relies on input from Federal, state, local, tribal, multi-discipline
and private authorities to assure continuity and accuracy of ongoing efforts.
As recent events have illustrated, all levels of government as well as community-based organizations and the private-sector must work together to
prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from any emergency or disaster. NIMS compliance must be an ongoing effort as new personnel
must be trained and plans must be revised to reflect lessons learned.
Tribal and local authorities have the primary responsibility in emergencies and disasters situations as the overwhelming majority of emergency
incidents are handled on a daily basis by a single jurisdiction. It is critically important that all jurisdictions comply with the NIMS because the
challenges we face as a nation are far greater than the capabilities of any one jurisdiction. As such, NIMS compliance should be considered and
undertaken as a community-wide and nationwide effort. The benefit of NIMS is most evident at the local level, when a community as a whole
prepares for and provides an integrated response to an incident. Incident response organizations (to include local public health, public works,
emergency management, fire, emergency medical services, law enforcement, hazardous materials, private sector entities, non-governmental
organizations, medical organizations, utilities, and others) must work together to comply with NIMS components, policies, and procedures.
Implementation of the NIMS in every tribal and local jurisdiction establishes a foundation upon which more advanced homeland security
capabilities can be built.
Goal
As NIMS becomes more incorporated into incident management, state/territorial and tribal/local jurisdictions will be able to:
•
Ensure common and proven incident management doctrine, practices and principles are used to plan for, protect against, respond
to and recover from emergency incidents and preplanned events;
•
Maintain a response operation capable of expanding to meet an escalating situation and the ability to integrate resources and
equipment from intrastate and interstate mutual aid agreements, state-provided assistance and federal government response;
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Order and track response assets using common resource typing and definitions, and draw on mutual aid agreements for
additional assistance;
•
Establish staging and allocation plans for the re-distribution of equipment, supplies and aid coming into the area from other
localities, states or the federal government through mutual aid agreements;
•
Conduct situational assessments and establish the appropriate ICS organizational structure to effectively manage the incident;
and
•
Establish communication processes, procedures and protocols that will ensure effective interoperable communications among
emergency responders, 9-1-1 centers and multi-agency coordination systems such as Emergency Operations Centers (EOC).
The long-term goal of NIMS is to provide state, territorial, local, and tribal jurisdictions with a consistent operational framework for all aspects of
incident management. This framework should be sustainable, flexible, and scalable to meet changing incident needs and allow for integration of
other resources from various partners through mutual aid agreements.
NIMS Compliance
In previous years, the NIC took steps toward achieving this goal of NIMS implementation and compliance. In October 2005, the NIC disseminated
the FY06 NIMS Compliance Requirements Matrices to the state, territory, tribal and local partners. Included was a letter to the nation’s governors
emphasizing the need to take the initial actions (as described in the matrices) to build a consistent operational framework for the nation. During
FY06, states/territories were asked to self-certify their NIMS compliance by completing a NIMS certification form. Some states utilized the
National Incident Management Capability Assessment Support Tool (NIMCAST) to assist in determining their NIMS compliance baseline.
The current NIMCAST tool is being redesigned to better meet stakeholder needs. Once released (in early 2007), the NIMCAST will be the
preferred tool for use by states to assess NIMS compliance. All jurisdictions will be encouraged to use the NIMCAST to assess their compliance;
however, other independently-developed electronic tools may be used for this purpose, provided that those tools can replicate the questions and
metrics NIMCAST will assess.
In FY07, the self-certification approach will transition to performance-based questions and a measurement system of “metrics” which were
derived, in part, from the required actions for compliance specified in the FY06 matrices. A collaborative approach with various state and local
stakeholders was used to develop the metrics. This approach was based on the broad experiences of the subject matter experts from within the
stakeholder group. Overall these metrics will measure the specific compliance requirements of state, territorial, tribal, and local jurisdictions for
NIMS implementation in a consistent and achievable manner.
The metrics were separated into two categories:
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Tier 1 metrics and questions (bold type) were deemed critical to measuring FY07 compliance. The Tier 1 metrics were derived
from previously established NIMS requirements, and are fundamental to the success of NIMS implementation.
All Tier 1 questions require answers in the affirmative to achieve compliance by the end of FY 07.
•
All other metrics and questions (not in bold type) were deemed necessary in establishing a clear path ahead. These metrics and
questions form the basis of FY 08 NIMS requirements and will be deemed critical at the end of FY 08. At present, they should be
used to assess current implementation activities and revise long-term planning to ensure compliance in FY 08.
All other questions do not require answers in the affirmative to achieve compliance by the end of FY 07.
NIMS refinement will continue to evolve as policy and technical issues are further developed and clarified. This may well result in additional
requirements being issued by the NIC as to what will constitute NIMS compliance in FY07 and beyond. With the completion of the FY07 actions,
state, territorial, local, and tribal governments will have the foundational support for future NIMS implementation and compliance. The effective
and consistent implementation of the NIMS nationwide will result in a strengthened national capability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and
recover from any type of incident.
FY07 Compliance Matrix
The FY07 NIMS Implementation Matrices have been updated to reflect the transition from self-certification to specific performance-based metrics
(see table below). The matrices describe the necessary actions for tribal/local jurisdictions to be compliant with NIMS in FY07 (September 30,
2007). These implementation requirements are in addition to the FY06 NIMS requirements as established in October, 2005. These requirements
are available on the NIMS web page at: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm.
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Specific updates include:
•
•
New Required Compliance Actions: These are indicated by “NEW FOR FY07” and should be addressed in FY07.
Specific Areas of Measure: This new column indicates the specific areas that will be measured by the NIMS Integration Center.
Additionally, areas determined essential to successful NIMS implementation are emphasized in BOLD (supporting areas are in regular font).
NIMS Implementation Matrix
Required Actions
for Compliance
Specific Areas
of Measure
Guidance and Technical
Assistance Resources
Section Title
Current Compliance Requirement
• Essential area required for compliance in FY07
• Areas to be measured for compliance in FY07
• Guidance and resources to assist in
performing the required action
NEW FOR FY07: New FY07
Compliance Requirement
• New area to be developed in FY07 and measured in FY08
• Guidance and resources to assist in
performing the required action
More information on NIMS and NIMS compliance, and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the NIMS Integration Center web
page: (www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims.shtm).
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Required Actions for Compliance
Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
Specific Areas of Measure
Community Adoption
Adopt NIMS at the community level
for all government departments and
agencies; as well as promote and
encourage NIMS adoption by
associations, utilities, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs),
and private sector incident
management and response
organizations.
• Formal NIMS adoption achieved by
tribal/local jurisdictions.
• Tribal/local jurisdictions promote and
encourage NIMS adoption by tribal/local
level stakeholders (associations, utilities,
NGOs, and appropriate private sectors
partners).
• Tribal/local jurisdictions monitor formal NIMS
adoption.
• Adopt NIMS through executive order, proclamation, resolution, or
legislation as the jurisdiction's official all-hazards, incident response
system.
• Develop a baseline assessment of the NIMS implementation
requirements that your jurisdiction already meets, and using that
baseline, develop a strategy for full NIMS implementation and
maintenance.
• NIMS Capability Assessment Support Tool (NIMCAST):
www.fema.gov/nimcast/index.jsp
• NIMS Adoption Tools and Templates:
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_toolsandtemplates.shtm
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Required Actions for Compliance
NEW FOR FY07: Designate a single
point of contact within the tribal/local
jurisdiction to serve as the principal
coordinator for NIMS implementation.
Specific Areas of Measure
• Single point of contact for overall NIMS
implementation designated by tribal/local
jurisdictions.
Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
• Consider establishing new or leverage existing cross-jurisdictional
and cross-discipline advisory group to assist and ensure full
implementation of NIMS.
• Example: tribal/local representative designated to coordinate NIMS
implementation within the tribal/local jurisdiction.
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Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
Specific Areas of Measure
Command and Management
Incident Command System (ICS):
Manage all emergency incidents and
preplanned (recurring/special) events
in accordance with ICS organizational
structures, doctrine, and procedures,
as defined in NIMS. ICS
implementation must include the
consistent application of Incident
Action Planning (IAP) and Common
Communications Plans (CCP), as
appropriate.
• Tribal/local responders utilize NIMSprescribed ICS during all-hazards
incident response.
• Tribal/local responders utilize NIMS-prescribed
ICS during preplanned events.
• Tribal/local jurisdiction consistently applies
NIMS-prescribed ICS to IAPs.
• Tribal/local jurisdiction consistently applies
NIMS-prescribed ICS to CCPs.
• Utilization of ICS verified by exercises.
• Institutionalize ICS: Terms and definitions:
www.fema.gov/txt/nims/institutionalizing_ics.txt
• Incorporate concepts and principles of NIMS Chapter II, Command
and Management including ICS characteristics such as:
• common terminology
• modular organization
• management by objectives
• incident action planning
• manageable span of control
• pre-designated incident facilities
• comprehensive resource management
• integrated communications
• transfer of command
• unity of command
• unified command
• personnel and resource accountability
• information and intelligence management
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Specific Areas of Measure
Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
Multi-agency Coordination System:
Coordinate and support emergency
incident and event management
through the development and use of
integrated multi-agency coordination
systems, i.e. develop and maintain
connectivity capability between local
Incident Command Posts (ICPs), local
911 Centers, local Emergency
Operations Centers (EOCs) and
state/territorial EOC.
• MACS utilized for preplanned
(recurring/special) events, incident-specific
hazards, no-notice events and/or specific
events.
• NIMS Chapter II, Command and Management.
• IS-701 NIMS Multi-agency Coordination System:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is701.asp
• FEMA NIMS Training:
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_training.shtm
• National Emergency Training Center 2006-2007 Training Catalog:
Introduction to Unified Command for Multi-Agency and Catastrophic
Incidents: www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/nfa/fa-273-nfa.pdf
• Multi-agency Coordination System Best Practices will be available at:
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
Public Information System:
Implement processes, procedures,
and/or plans to communicate timely,
accurate information to the public
during an incident through a Joint
Information System and Joint
Information Center.
• The tribal/local jurisdictions preparedness and • NIMS Chapter II, Command and Management.
emergency plans have provisions for utilizing a • IS-702 National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Public
NIMS-prescribed PIS including the
Information Systems:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is702.asp
establishment of:
• Joint Information System (JIS)
• Public Information Training (E388, Advanced Public Information
• Joint Information Center (JIC)
Officers and G290, Basic Public Information Officers).
• Public Information System Best Practices will be available at:
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
NEW FOR FY07: Ensure that the
Public Information System can gather,
verify, coordinate, and disseminate
information during an incident.
• Public Information System can gather, verify,
• Utilize existing Public Information System and/or other
coordinate, and disseminate information during
communication systems for best practices and technical aids.
an incident.
• Public Information System capability verified
by exercises.
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Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
Specific Areas of Measure
Preparedness Planning
Establish the community’s NIMS
baseline against the FY05 and FY06
implementation requirements.
• Tribal and local jurisdictions have
completed NIMS baseline against the
FY05 and FY06 implementation
requirements.
• Assess which NIMS implementation requirements your community
already meets.
• NIMS Capability Assessment Support Tool (NIMCAST):
www.fema.gov/nimcast/index.jsp
• NIMS Implementation Plan Tools and Templates:
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_toolsandtemplates.shtm
Develop and implement a system to
coordinate all Federal preparedness
funding to implement the NIMS across
the community.
• DHS Federal Preparedness Funding is
being utilized to coordinate tribal/local
level preparedness and response
activities.
• Other (non-DHS) Federal Preparedness
Funding is being utilized to coordinate
Tribal/local level preparedness and response
activities.
• A list of the Federal preparedness grant programs that have been
reported to the NIC are available on the NIMS web page at:
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
• 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/fy2006hsgp.pdf
• National Preparedness Goal and National Preparedness Guidance:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/assessments/hspd8.htm
• Catalog of Federal Domestic Preparedness Assistance (CFDA):
www.cfda.gov
• Tribal/local plans, Standard Operating
Revise and update plans and SOPs to
incorporate NIMS components,
Guidance (SOG) and Standard Operating
principles and policies, to include
Procedures (SOPs) are consistent with
NIMS and NRP.
planning, training, response, exercises,
equipment, evaluation, and corrective
actions.
• Plans and SOP/SOGs have been updated, incorporating lessons
learned and best practices from exercises and response operations.
• National Response Plan (NRP): www.dhs.gov/nationalresponseplan
• 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/fy2006hsgp.pdf
• National Preparedness Goal and National Preparedness Guidance:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/assessments/hspd8.htm
• National Incident Management System (NIMS):
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
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Required Actions for Compliance
Participate in and promote intrastate
and interagency mutual aid
agreements (to include agreements
with private sector and nongovernmental organizations).
Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
Specific Areas of Measure
• Tribal/local jurisdictions promote the use • EMAC model state-county mutual aid deployment contract:
www.emacweb.org/?123
of interagency and interstate mutual aid
• EMAC model intrastate mutual aid legislation:
agreements within its departments
and/or agencies.
www.emacweb.org/docs/NEMA%20Proposed%20Intrastate%20Mod
el-Final.pdf
Preparedness Training
Complete IS-700 NIMS: An
Introduction.
• Completion of IS-700 by:
• Entry level first responders and
disaster workers
• First line supervisors
• Middle management
• Command and general staff
Complete IS-800 NRP: An
Introduction.
• Completion of IS-800 A by:
• NIMS National Standard Curriculum Training Development
• Emergency management personnel in
Guidance: www.fema.gov/pdf/nims/nims_training_development.pdf
• FEMA NIMS Training:
Middle management
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_training.shtm
• Emergency management personnel in
• IS-800 A NRP: An Introduction On-line course available at:
Command and general staff
training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is800a.asp
• The NIMS web page provides guidance for who should complete this
training. www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
• All personnel with a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident
management or response must complete this training.
• NIMS National Standard Curriculum Training Development
Guidance: www.fema.gov/pdf/nims/nims_training_development.pdf
• FEMA NIMS Training:
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_training.shtm
• IS-700: An Introduction On-line course:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is700.asp
• NIMS National Standard Curriculum Training Development
Guidance: www.fema.gov/pdf/nims/nims_training_development.pdf
• The NIMS web page provides guidance for who should complete this
training: www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
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Required Actions for Compliance
Complete ICS-100 and ICS-200
Training.
• Completion of ICS-100 by:
• Entry level first responders and
disaster workers
• First line supervisors
• Middle management
• Command and general staff
• Completion of ICS-200 by:
• First line supervisors
• Middle management
• Command and general staff
NEW FOR FY07: Complete ICS-300
and ICS-400 Training.
Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
Specific Areas of Measure
• Completion of ICS-300 by:
• Middle Management
• Command and general Staff
• Completion of ICS-400 by:
• Command and general Staff
•
•
•
•
•
ICS 100: www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is100.asp
ICS 100: www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa
ICS 200: www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is200.asp
ICS 200: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa
NIMS National Standard Curriculum Training Development
Guidance: www.fema.gov/pdf/nims/nims_training_development.pdf
• The NIMS web page provides guidance for who should complete this
training: www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
• FEMA Training FY06 Requirements:
www.fema.gov/pdf/nims/06_training.pdf
• FEMA Training Overview:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/ICSResource/ICSResCntr_Traini
ng.htm
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/
• The NIMS web page provides guidance for who should complete this
training: www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
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NIMS Implementation Matrix for Tribal and Local Jurisdictions
(October 1, 2006 – September 30, 2007)
FY07 Compliance Activities
Required Actions for Compliance
Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
Specific Areas of Measure
Preparedness Exercises
• Tribal/local jurisdictional exercises
incorporate NIMS.
• DHS Exercise Information: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/exercises.htm
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) IS-120
Online Course: http://209.176.175.84/hseep2/IS120/login.asp
• FEMA NIMS Training:
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_training.shtm
• NIMS National Standard Curriculum Training Development
Guidance: www.fema.gov/pdf/nims/nims_training_development.pdf
Participate in an all-hazard exercise
program based on NIMS that involves
responders from multiple disciplines
and multiple jurisdictions.
• Tribal/local jurisdictional exercises
evaluate NIMS implementation.
• Multiple disciplines and multiple
jurisdictions participate in exercises.
• DHS Exercise Information: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/exercises.htm
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) IS-120
Online Course: http://209.176.175.84/hseep2/IS120/login.asp
• NIMS National Standard Curriculum Training Development
Guidance: www.fema.gov/pdf/nims/nims_training_development.pdf
• 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/fy2006hsgp.pdf
• National Preparedness Goal and National Preparedness Guidance:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/assessments/hspd8.htm
Incorporate corrective actions into
preparedness and response plans and
procedures.
• Corrective actions have been
incorporated into preparedness and
response plans and procedures.
• DHS Exercise Information: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/exercises.htm
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) IS-120
Online Course: http://209.176.175.84/hseep2/IS120/login.asp
Incorporate NIMS/ICS into all tribal,
local and regional training and
exercises.
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NIMS Implementation Matrix for Tribal and Local Jurisdictions
(October 1, 2006 – September 30, 2007)
FY07 Compliance Activities
Required Actions for Compliance
Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
Specific Areas of Measure
Resource Management
Inventory community response assets
to conform to homeland security
resource typing standards.
• Tribal/local jurisdictions have
•
inventoried their response resources.
•
• Tribal/local jurisdictions resource typing
conforms to DHS standards as identified by the
•
NIC.
To the extent permissible by law,
ensure that relevant national
standards and guidance to achieve
equipment, communication and data
interoperability are incorporated into
local and tribal acquisition programs.
• Tribal/local jurisdiction aligns its
acquisitions with state/territorial-level
interoperable standards for equipment,
communications, and data.
• DHS Equipment Program: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/grants_goals.htm
• 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/fy2006hsgp.pdf
• National Preparedness Goal and National Preparedness Guidance:
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/assessments/hspd8.htm
• DHS SAFECOM Program: www.safecomprogram.gov/SAFECOM
NEW FOR FY07: Validate that the
inventory of response assets conforms
to homeland security resource typing
standards and provide to the
state/territory as required.
• Tribal/local jurisdictions are coordinating with
the state/territory to validate the response
asset inventory.
• Resource Typing Guidance:
www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/resource_typing_qadoc.pdf
• FEMA Resource Management Course IS-703: NIMS Resource
Management: www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is703.asp
• Identify resources to include in a state/territory-wide database to
serve as a response asset inventory.
NEW FOR FY07: Utilize the
• Tribal/local jurisdictions’ response asset
state/territory response asset
inventory utilized for:
inventory for Intra-State Mutual Aid
• Mutual Aid
requests, exercises, and actual events.
• Exercises
• Actual events
Resource Typing Guidance:
www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/resource_typing_qadoc.pdf
IS-703 NIMS Resource Management:
www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is703.asp
Propose modifications or new resource definitions to the NIC for
inclusion in the resource typing effort.
• FEMA Resource Management Course IS-703: NIMS Resource
Management: www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is703.asp
• FEMA Introductory EMAC training information:
http://training.fema.gov/EMIweb/downloads/EMAC_Full_Precourse_
04_14_05.pdf
• Emergency Management Assistance Compact: www.emacweb.org
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention support for EMAC:
www.bt.cdc.gov/planning/emac/
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NIMS Implementation Matrix for Tribal and Local Jurisdictions
(October 1, 2006 – September 30, 2007)
FY07 Compliance Activities
Required Actions for Compliance
Specific Areas of Measure
Guidance and Technical Assistance Resources
Communication and Information Management
Apply standardized and consistent
terminology, including the
establishment of plain language
communications standards across
public safety sector.
• Tribal/local jurisdictions implement
standardized terminology and plain language
for all multi-jurisdictional and/or multi-agency
response activities.
• Incident response communications (during exercises and actual
incidents) should feature plain language commands so they will be
able to function in a multi-jurisdiction environment. Field manuals
and training should be revised to reflect the plain language
standard.
• ‘10’ codes may continue to be used during non-emergency, internal
department communications.
• The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is currently developing
an independent study and classroom course on NIMS
Communication and Information Management. Additional
information will be posted on the NIMS Integration Center web page
when available at: www.fema.gov/emergency/nims
NEW FOR FY07: Develop systems,
tools, and processes to present
consistent and accurate information to
incident managers at all levels (e.g.,
common operating picture).
• Common operating picture exists for all
incident managers during actual events.
• A common operating picture allows incident managers at all levels to
make effective, consistent, and timely decisions. Integrated systems
for communication, information management, and intelligence and
information sharing allow data to be continuously updated during an
incident, providing a common framework that covers the incident’s
life cycle across jurisdictions and disciplines. A common operating
picture helps ensure consistency at all levels of incident
management across jurisdictions, as well as between various
governmental jurisdictions and private-sector and nongovernmental
entities that are engaged.
• Systems, tools, and/or processes may include written plans and/or
functional tools (e.g. tabletop exercises, software).
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Appendix D
Course Descriptions
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) Courses
Firefighter I
MFRI Course Designator: FIRE-101
Course description: This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to safely and
effectively perform basic firefighting operations as a part of a firefighting team. Major topics
covered in the course are the fire department organization, communications, incident command
system, ropes and knots, fire behavior, safety, fire prevention, personal protective equipment,
fire extinguishers, respiratory protection, ventilation, hoselines, forcible entry, search and rescue
procedures, ladders, and sprinkler systems.
Fire Officer I
MFRI Course Designator: MGMT-201
Course description: This course will provide entry-level training in company operations and
administration at the first-line supervisory level. Major topics covered in the course are the role
of the fire officer, the fire officer’s responsibility in facing compliance and accountability,
recognition and managing cultural diversity, safety and wellness of fire personnel, quality
management within the organizational structure, community awareness, public relations, fire
safety education, functional leadership, problem solving, performance appraisal, building
construction, fire cause determination, effective communication skills, and the incident
command system with strategy and tactics.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
MFRI Course Designator: EMS-102
Course description: This course will provide students with the skills to recognize, assess, and
manage medical and trauma signs and symptoms in patients of emergency situations; to
determine and use appropriate equipment for patient management and care; to communicate and
work with other emergency service personnel in the care, transport, and transfer of patients; and
maintain patient and department records. As a part of the module on ambulance and special
operations, the student is introduced to the components of the incident command system.
National Fire Academy (NFA) and
Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Courses
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System for Operational Responders
NFA/EMI Course Designator: Q462 (self-study)
Course description: This course is designed to give an introduction to the principles, common
terminology and position responsibilities when responding to an event using the Incident
Command System (ICS). The course specifically discusses major ICS functions and their
primary responsibilities, ICS organizational units, span of control, major incident facilities and
the function of each, what an Incident Action Plan is and how it is used, and the common
responsibilities associated with incident assignments.
IS-200: Basic ICS for Operational Responders
NFA/EMI Course Designator: Q463 (self-study)
Course description: This course has been developed to compliment the IS-100 course for the
emergency responders, and to take the student’s education to the Operations level. A disaster
scenario threads throughout the course to describe the common responsibilities associated with
incident assignments. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the
principle features of the ICS and describe how the ICS is used to meet the organizational needs
of both small and large incidents.
IS-300:Application of All-Hazard NIMS ICS for Expanding Incidents
NFA/EMI Course Designator: Q465
Course description: This course provides a greater description and detail of the ICS organization
and operations. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and describe the
range of ICS users, and the responsibilities and organization for each.
IS-400: Application of All-Hazard NIMS ICS for Command and General Staff, Complex
Incidents, and MACS
NFA/EMI Course Designator: Q467
Course description: This course provides a greater description and detail of the ICS organization
and operations. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and describe the
range of ICS users, and the responsibilities and organization for each.
The National Incident Management System: An Introduction
EMI Course Designator: IS-700 (self-study)
Course description: 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.
The National Response Plan: An Introduction
EMI Course Designator: IS-800 (self-study)
Course description: This course is a awareness level course that introduces the key elements of
the National Response Plan so that its implementation can be supported at all levels of
government.
NIMS and the Incident Command System for the Fire Service
NFA Course Designator: H806
MFRI Course Designator: MGMT-120
Course description: This course is used to develop an understanding of the Incident Command
System (ICS) and its application to both emergency and non-emergency situations. This course
addresses the need for an ICS, and overview of the structure and flexibility of the ICS, and an
understanding of the skills necessary to function effectively within an ICS organization. NIMS
ICS for the Fire Service meets the requirements for IS-100 and IS-200.
NIMS and the Incident Command System for Emergency Medical Services
NFA Course Designator: H163
MFRI Course Designator: MGMT-145
Course description: In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts of EMS-specific
incident command through lecture and guided discussion. They will use scenarios, case studies,
graphics, audio-visuals, and role-play to demonstrate understanding of the concepts. NIMS ICS
for EMS meets the requirements for IS-100 and IS-200.
Introduction to Unified Command for Multi-agency and Catastrophic Incidents
NFA Course Designator: H315
MFRI Course Designator: MGMT-121
Course description: This two-day course is designed to assist emergency response personnel in
the understanding of, and the ability to apply, the Incident Command System (ICS) when
multiple agencies are involved at major and catastrophic incidents, and to provide a better
understanding of operations under a Unified Command (UC). The student will develop a better
understanding of the complexities of multi-agency incidents, and the skills necessary to operate
in that environment.
Command and General Staff Functions in the Incident Command System
NFA Course Designator: R317
Course description: This six-day course is activity intensive and is designed to better prepare
response personnel to manage large, complex incidents effectively by using the functional
components of the Incident Command System. The focus of the course is to enhance the skills
necessary to operate as a team in various Command and General Staff positions and to promote a
better understanding of team operations through application during various simulations.
All-Hazards Incident Management Team Training Course
NFA Course Designator: O305
Course description: This seven-day course is designed to develop state and regional Incident
Management Teams (IMTs) to function under the National Incident Management System
(NIMS) during a large-scale and/or complex incident or a major event. This course will use
region-specific scenarios to assist participants in assessing Command and General Staff
functions operating in a local environment.