National Incident Management System: Principles and Practice: Principles and Practice

Completely updated to reflect the changes in the December 2008 release of the National Incident Management System. Developed and implemented by the United States Department of Homeland Security, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) outlines a comprehensive national approach to emergency management. It enables federal, state, and local government entities along with private sector organizations to respond to emergency incidents together in order reduce the loss of life and property and environmental harm. National Incident Management System: Principles and Practice, Second Edition translates the goals of the NIMS doctrine from theory into application, and provides straight-forward guidance on how to understand and implement NIMS within any private, emergency response, or governmental organization. The Second Edition features: Up-to-date coverage of the most current NIMS guidelines Progressive rural- and urban-based case studies, including completed ICS forms, help readers understand their roles within the various components of NIMS Helpful tables and graphics to simplify complex subject matter and reinforce important NIMS concepts National Incident Management System: Principles and Practice is ideal for: • Fire, rescue, EMS, and law enforcement personnel • Federal, state, tribal, and local governmental employees • Health care professionals and hospital workers • Any employee working for a private company that may be directly involved in response operations Listen to a Podcast with National Incident Management System: Principles and Practice, Second Edition contributing author Dr. Donald W. Walsh to learn more about this training program! 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Title page Copyright BRIEF CONTENTS CONTENTS RESOURCE PREVIEW ABOUT THE AUTHORS FOREWORD PREFACE Section 1 Understanding the National Incident Management System CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the National Incident Management System Introduction Foundations of NIMS Concepts and Principles of NIMS Overview of NIMS Components CHAPTER 2 Integration of the Incident Command System Introduction Area Command Management Characteristics of ICS CHAPTER 3 Command Introduction Command and General Staff Overview Command Command Staff CHAPTER 4 Operations Introduction Operations Section Managing the Operations Section CHAPTER 5 Planning Introduction Planning Section The Planning Process and the IAP CHAPTER 6 Logistics Introduction Logistics Section Unified Logistics Support Branch Service Branch Push and Pull Logistics Volunteers and Donations CHAPTER 7 Finance/Administration Introduction Finance/Administration Section CHAPTER 8 Intelligence/Investigations Introduction Implementation of the Intelligence/Investigations Function Chapter 9 Multiagency Coordination Systems Introduction Multiagency Coordination Entities Emergency Operations Center Multiagency Committees (MAC Groups) Primary Functions of the Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) DHS Office for Interoperability and Compatibility Hurricane Opal Area Command CHAPTER 10 Public Information Introduction Public Information Principles Gathering and Disseminating Information The Message Joint Information Procedures Operational Security and Force Protection Key Points in Implementing a JIS CHAPTER 11 Preparedness Introduction Essential Principles and Concepts of Preparedness Achieving Preparedness Training and Exercises Personnel Qualification and Certification Elected and Appointed Officials Equipment Certification Mutual-Aid Agreements Publication Management Procedures and Protocols CHAPTER 12 Communications and Information Management Introduction Management Characteristics Organization and Operations Communications Standards and Formats CHAPTER 13 Resource Management Introduction The Resources Unit Resource Management Concepts Resource Management Principles Managing Resources Identifying and Typing Resources CHAPTER 14 Supporting Technologies Introduction Supporting Technologies Concepts and Principles Related to Supporting Technologies Supporting Incident Management with Science and Technology US Department of Homeland Security SECTION 2 Utilizing the National Incident Management System CHAPTER 15 National Response Framework Introduction Key Characteristics of the NRF Relationship of the NRF and NIMS Structure of the NRF History of the NRF NRF Strategy Preparedness Cycle Response Cycle Recovery Cycle NRF Roles and Responsibilities National Response Doctrine National Response Structure Emergency Support Functions Scenario Sets and Planning Scenarios CHAPTER 16 Implementation of NIMS Introduction The First Steps NIMS Training Preparedness Organizations NIMS in Daily Activities Resource Management NIMS Exercises Budget Considerations for NIMS Implementation Concepts and Principles CHAPTER 17 Putting It All Together: NIMS Evaluation and Maintenance Introduction NIMS Program Evaluation Tools The National Integration Center: An Implementation Tool NIMS Management and Maintenance Responsibilities of the National Integration Center APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C APPENDIX D APPENDIX E APPENDIX F APPENDIX G APPENDIX H APPENDIX I APPENDIX J Glossary Index Credits This book translates the goals of the original NIMS document from concepts into capabilities, and provides responders with a step-by-step process to understanding and implementing NIMS. Through the use of case studies, readers will gain insight on how to incorporate NIMS effectively within any private, emergency response, or governmental organization. This book is useful to : Fire, rescue, EMS, and law enforcement personnel ; federal, state, tribal, and local governmental employees ; health care professionals and hospital workers ; any employee working for a private company that may be directly involved in response operations Understanding the national incident management system Introduction to the national incident management system Integration of the incident command system Command Operations Planning Logistics Finance/administration Information and intelligence function Multiagency coordination systems Public information Preparedness Resource management Communications and information management Supporting technologies Utilizing the National Incident Management System National response framework Implementation of the NIMS Putting it all together : NIMS evaluation and maintenance.