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National Incident Management System
While most emergency situations are handled locally, when there’s a major incident help may be needed from other jurisdictions, the state and the federal government. NIMS was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together better to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism. NIMS benefits include a unified approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid and resource management. For more information on NIMS:
FEMA: National Incident Management System
NIMS Training Requirements
National Incident Management System-related training is one of the important elements that state, territorial, tribal and local entities must complete to become fully compliant with the NIMS. Jurisdictions are required to meet the Minimum Training Requirements for Maine NIMS Compliancy 2010 as a condition of receiving federal preparedness funding assistance.
Who is required to take NIMS Training?
All federal, state, territorial, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental personnel at the entry level(including entry level first responders/disaster workers), first line supervisor level, middle management level and command and general staff level of emergency management operations must complete
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System and FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An Introduction.
Entry level first responders & disaster workers:
- Emergency Medical Service Personnel
- Firefighters
- Hospital Staff
- Law Enforcement personnel
- Public Health personnel
- Skilled Support Personnel
- Other Emergency management response, support, volunteer personnel at all levels
All federal, state, territorial, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental personnel at the first line supervisor level, middle management level and command and general staff level of emergency management operations must complete IS-200-Basic ICS training in addition to IS-100 and FEMA IS-700).
First line supervisors:
- Single Resource Leaders
- Field Supervisors
All federal, state, territorial, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental middle management personnel must complete ICS-300: Intermediate ICS in addition to IS-100, IS-200, and FEMA IS-700).
Middle management personnel:
- Strike Team Leaders
- Task Force Leaders
- Unit Leaders
- Division/Group Supervisors
- Branch Directors
- Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center Staff
All federal, state, territorial, local, tribal, private sector and non-governmental command and general staff must complete FEMA IS-800: National Response Plan (NRP), an Introduction and ICS-400: Advanced ICS in addition to IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, FEMA IS-700, FEMA IS-800).
Command and General Staff:
- Select Department Heads w/Multi-Agency Coordination System Responsibilities
Area Commanders
- Emergency Managers and Multi-Agency Coordination System/Emergency Operations Center Managers
NIMS is a dynamic system and the doctrine and implementation requirements continue to evolve as our prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities improve and our homeland security landscape changes. New personnel will need NIMS training and NIMS processes will have to be exercised in future years.
- Training Opportunities
- Training Schedule
If your organization is sponsoring a training seminar that you wish to extend to other emergency responders in the Hancock County area, we would be glad to include your information on our training page.
Contact Information:
Hancock County Emergency Management Agency
Ralph E. Pinkham, Director
50 State St., Suite 4, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Office phone: (207) 667-8126
Fax: (207) 667-1406
Email: hcemadir@co.hancock.me.us
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