RX NIMS NRF Workshop National Incident Management System Andrew Hendrickson, CEM Regional NIMS Coordinator FEMA Region RX NIMS NRF Workshop National Incident Management System *2008 Compliance Status RX NIMS NRF Workshop Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) Management of Domestic Incidents HSPD-5 HSPD-8 National Incident Management System (NIMS) National Response Framework (NRF) National Preparedness Goals Mandates NIMS Authorities National Preparedness RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMS Components 1.Preparedness 2.Communications & Information Management 3.Resource Management 4.Command & Management 5.Ongoing Management & Maintenance RX NIMS NRF Workshop Preparedness Planning Training Exercises 2.Communication & Information Management Common Operating Picture Interoperability Equipment Standards and Training Communications Standards and Formats 3.Resource Management Resource Typing Credentialing 4.Command & Management Incident Command System (ICS) Multi-Agency Coordination System (MACS) Public Information 5.Ongoing Management & Maintenance Incident Management Systems Integration Division Supporting Technologies NIMS Component Details RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMS Training Required as a condition for meeting NIMS compliance and receiving federal preparedness funds NIMS baseline training forms the basis for the future position specific training that will become an integral element of any emergency management program One of the most important and essential elements of NIMS compliance RX NIMS NRF Workshop Training: Who needs to take what? IS-700 NIMS: Introduction IS-800b NRF: Introduction ICS-100: Introduction All Federal, State, Territorial, Tribal, local, private sector and non-governmental personnel whose primary responsibility is emergency management especially if responsibilities include a direct role in emergency preparedness, incident management, or response ICS-200: BasicAll Federal, State, Territorial, Tribal, local, private sector and non-governmental personnel who will participate in a non-supervisory capacity in an Incident Command System organizational structure ICS-300 Intermediate (Required in FY08) All Federal, State, Territorial, Tribal, local, private sector and non-governmental personnel who will participate in a supervisory capacity in an Incident Command System organizational structure ICS-400 Advanced (Required in future) All Federal, State, Territorial, Tribal, local, private sector and non-governmental personnel who will participate as Incident Commanders, Command Staff, General Staff, and above e.g. Multi-Agency Coordination positions, in an Incident Command System organizational structure Additional NIMS Training (Recommended) Training available for all audiences in the following areas: NIMS Multi-agency Coordination Systems (IS 701), Public Information Systems (IS 702), Communications and Information Management, Resource Management (IS 703), Resource Typing, Mutual Aid, and NIMS Preparedness ICS-Position Specific Training for future Training required for ICS Command and General Staff positions: Incident Commander, Safety Office, Liaison Officer, Public Information Officer, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Admin Section Chief RX NIMS NRF Workshop Resource Typing Tier 1 - Resources that require National Definition for Inter-State Mutual Aid Tier 2 - Resources that are specialized and used for localized response Provides Capability Standard for Resources Identifies Basic attributes (countable/measureable) Seeks Stable attributes Assists with matching capabilities of resources to be used together RX NIMS NRF Workshop Resource Disciplines Emergency Medical Services Fire Services & Hazardous Materials Response Incident Management Law Enforcement Medical / Public Health Public Works Search & Rescue Veterinary / Animal Control RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMS Resource Management Credentialing System RX NIMS NRF Workshop National Emergency Responder Credentialing System GOALS: Ensures personnel responding to an Inter-State mutual aid incident are properly trained and qualified Provides Uniform identification (based on the Real ID Act and HSPD-12) Supports development of Public Safety Organizations entry and/or access security criteria RX NIMS NRF Workshop National Emergency Responder Credentialing System COMPONENTS: Credentialing information can easily identify personnel and verify certifications, training, and license Eligible responders are approved by their sponsoring organization, i.e. jurisdiction having authority Utilize existing accepted licensing and credentialing practices for qualifications, skills and abilities Accreditation for credentialing organizations Decentralized operation RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMS Compliance Assistance Support Tool (NIMSCAST) RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMSCAST updates NIMCAST NIMCAST National Incident Management System Capability Assessment Support Tool NIMCAST Launched January 2005 Assess compliance against the NIMS document State, territory, tribal, local, and/or discipline Created overall report NIMSCAST NIMS Compliance Assistance Support Tool NIMSCAST Released in FY 2007 2008 version June 23rd RX NIMS NRF Workshop RX NIMS NRF Workshop Homeland Security Grant Considerations The Grant Development & Administration Division monitoring visit Other grant making agencies could request report for monitoring Assist in compliance verification RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMS Compliance All State, Territory, Tribal and local jurisdictions that are eligible to receive Federal preparedness assistance awards in the form of grants, cooperative agreements and direct contracts must be in compliance with the NIMS (HSPD-5) to receive this funding RX NIMS NRF Workshop FY 2007 NIMS Compliance States may no longer Self Certify FEMA was required to monitor compliance of NIMS at the state level All jurisdictions assessed the compliance metrics to evaluate the implementation of NIMS FEMA used the NIMS Compliance Assistance Support Tool (NIMSCAST) to track and report compliance for all jurisdictions RX NIMS NRF Workshop FY 2008 NIMS Compliance Summary Five new activities for Tribal Nations All NIMS Implementation activities from previous fiscal years remain on-going commitments All jurisdictions must continue to support all NIMS implementation activities in order to achieve full NIMS compliance RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMS Compliance Summary States and Territories must complete their respective metrics assessment in NIMSCAST prior to end of FY2008 Current NIMSCAST was updated to reflect FY 2008 metrics Completed NIMSCAST report is required for a jurisdiction to be eligible for FY 2009 FEMA preparedness awards RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMS Adoption FY 2008 NIMS COMPLIANCE OBJECTIVE Fiscal Year State/ Territory Tribal Nation Local 1.1. Adopt NIMS for all Departments/Agencies; as well as, promote and encourage NIMS adoption by associations, utilities, nongovernmental organizations and private sector emergency management and incident response organizations Establish and maintain a planning process to communicate, monitor and implement all NIMS requirements across the State/Territory/ Tribal Nation (including Departments/Agencies), to include local governments. This process must provide a means for measuring progress and facilitate reporting N/A 3.3. Designate and maintain a single point of contact within government to serve as principal coordinator for NIMS implementation jurisdiction-wide (to include a principal coordinator for NIMS implementation within each Department/Agency Ensure that Federal Preparedness Awards [to include, but not limited to, DHS Homeland Security Grant Program and Urban Area Security Initiative Funds] to State/Territorial Departments/Agencies, as well as local governments, support all required NIMS compliance Objectives Audit agencies and review organizations should routinely include NIMS compliance requirements in all audits associated with Federal Preparedness Awards Assist Tribal Nations with formal adoption and implementation of NIMS.2007N/A RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMS Preparedness - Training FY 2008 NIMS COMPLIANCE OBJECTIVE Fiscal Year State/ Territory Tribal Nation Local 9.9. Use existing resources such as programs, personnel and training facilities to coordinate and deliver NIMS training requirements Complete IS-700 NIMS: An Introduction or equivalent by appropriate personnel (as identified in the Five-Year NIMS Training Plan, February 2008) Complete IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF): An Introduction or equivalent by appropriate personnel (as identified in the Five-Year NIMS Training Plan, February 2008) Complete ICS-100 Introduction to ICS training or equivalent by appropriate personnel (as identified in the Five-Year NIMS Training Plan, February 2008) Complete ICS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents training or equivalent by appropriate personnel (as identified in the Five-Year NIMS Training Plan, February 2008) Complete ICS-300 Intermediate ICS training or equivalent by appropriate personnel (as identified in the Five-Year NIMS Training Plan, February 2008). 2007 RX NIMS NRF Workshop NIMS Resource Management FY 2008 NIMS COMPLIANCE OBJECTIVE Fiscal Year State/ Territory Tribal Nation Local Inventory response assets to conform to NIMS National Resource Typing Definitions, as defined by FEMA Incident Management Systems Integration Division Ensure that equipment, communications and data systems acquired through State/Territorial and local acquisition programs are interoperable Utilize response asset inventory for intrastate and interstate mutual aid requests [such as Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)], training, exercises, and incidents/planned events Initiate development of a State/Territory-wide system to credential emergency management/response personnel to ensure proper authorization and access to an incident including those involving mutual aid agreements and/or assistance agreements. 2008 RX NIMS NRF Workshop Beyond FY 2008 12 New Projected Objectives identified for FY New Projected Objectives Identified For FY 2010 Derived from 2007 Five-Year NIMS Training Plan Projected Objectives do not represent the future NIMS Compliance program objectives in their entirety... RX NIMS NRF Workshop Region 10 NIMS Contacts RegionalOregonIdahoWashingtonAlaska NIMS Coordinator Ron Britton Lonni Nicoll X22233 Randi Hufford Jim Kadrmas Michelle Heun Training Manager Kathy Burke KJ Craigmiles X22246 Coleen Rice Lit Dudley Kathy Griffin (907) Tribal Liaison (ID) Kathleen Cox Tribal Liaison (OR, WA) Andy Hendrickson hs.gov Tribal Contact (AK) Robert Forgit (907) RX NIMS NRF Workshop Questions?