Understanding NIMS Compliance in Nevada for Effective Incident Management
Discover the significance of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance in Nevada, its objectives, and the essential components required for effective incident management. Explore why NIMS is crucial, who needs to be compliant, and the efforts of the Working Group in determining and documenting NIMS compliance. Learn about NIMS requirements set by DHS and FEMA, and the role of various stakeholders in aligning with this comprehensive system.
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NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMPLIANCE IN NEVADA Jim Walker Mike Heidemann Churchill County, NV NV Dept. of Transportation
What is NIMS? Established in HSPD-5 to create a single, comprehensive national incident management system.
Why do we need NIMS? NIMS provides a consistent nationwide framework and approach to enable government at all levels (Federal, State, tribal, and local), the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to work together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents regardless of the incident s cause, size, location, or complexity.
Why do we need NIMS? DHS has made NIMS compliance a requirement for grant funding, training, exercises, and planning.
What is NIMS Compliance? FEMA has no real definition They leave it up to the jurisdiction to determine what NIMS compliance means for them
Who should be NIMS Compliant? DHS has made NIMS compliance a requirement for grant funding, training, exercises, and planning.
What is NIMS Compliance for Nevada? A Working Group was developed to address this question and to determine the best way to verify and document NIMS compliance
Working Group First Year Goals Determine the most important components of NIMS for Nevada and its jurisdictions Determine the best way to gather information regarding compliance with those components
The most important components of NIMS for Nevada and it s jurisdictions (Required Components) Formally adopt and/or maintain adoption of the NIMS as your all- hazard incident management system A Planning Program, including as appropriate: Emergency Operations Plan Hazard Mitigation Plan Continuity of Operations Plan Continuity of Government Plan Recovery Plan Participates in the THIRA and SPR
The most important components of NIMS for Nevada and it s jurisdictions (Required Components) Identified key personnel responsible for emergency management in your jurisdiction An implemented training program Participate in the state TEPW Submit training to the state in an annual report
The most important components of NIMS for Nevada and it s jurisdictions (Required Components) An implemented exercise program Participate in the state TEPW Submit exercises to the state in an annual report Use of HSEEP materials and processes for exercise program Coordination of training and exercises with other jurisdictions/entities (TEPW) Have an identified person within your jurisdiction responsible for interoperable communications
The most important components of NIMS for Nevada and it s jurisdictions (Required Components) Uses NIMS systems and processes during exercises and/or real-world incidents Identified MACC/EOC location Has a system for identifying measures to enhance your implementation of NIMS Typing and inventorying of incident resources and assets (People and Equipment) Political Jurisdictions: Establish and maintain a LEPC; Hold quarterly LEPC meetings a year for the whole community
The most important components of NIMS for Nevada and it s jurisdictions (Optional Highly Recommended Components) Develops and maintains mutual aid agreements Attend the Nevada Preparedness Summit annually
Determine the best way to gather information regarding compliance with those components Online Survey This year Sent to the entire DEM distribution list (about 630 subscribers) 14 Questions 28 people responded
Survey Results To be used for: Reporting Verifying Compliance Help determine where funding should be directed
Way Forward Continue with the Working Group Continue to revise the essential NIMS components for Nevada Work to consolidate information gathering with other efforts
Questions? Jim Walker NDOT Emergency Management (775) 888-7837 Office (775) 430-3588 Cell jlwalker@dot.nv.gov
Incident Command System What is it? How do we get buy in from Agencies & Personnel?
Definitions Incident An occurrence that requires action by emergency service personnel Event Requires management preplanned by organization personnel Incident Command System (ICS) A standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management concept
ICS Organization Five Major Management Functions Incident Command Operations Section Planning Section Logistics Section Finance/ Administration Section
Span of Control Refers to the number of individuals or resources that one person can effectively manage If the number of reporting elements is not within this range, expansion or consolidation of the ICS organization may be needed
Who Uses ICS ? Who Should? General Manager HR Dept. Future Draft Picks Finance / Administration Section Head Coach Planning Section Logistic Sections Game Plan Defense Offense Payroll Equip. Mgr. Travel Scout Opponent Meals Facilities Coaches Line Linebackers Defensive Backs
ICS Features and Principles Common terminology Consistent organizational structure Consistent position titles Integrated Communications Common incident facilities
ICS Training Resources Homeland Security-FEMA Independent Study Direct Delivery Emmitsburg Academy Dept. of Emergency Management Training @ DEM Facility Direct Delivery
ICS Training Resources https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
ICS Training Resources DEM Training Information Course Information DEM / NIMS Course Descriptions DEM Training Training Calendar DEM Request for Course Delivery NIMS Training Program
ICS Training Resources Tuesday, 10 March ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System (2-1/2 Day Course) Reno Wednesday, 11 March ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System (2-1/2 Day Course) Reno Thursday, 12 March ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System (2-1/2 Day Course) Reno
Consequences/Repercussions Freelancing P.S.O.B. OSHA
Unified Command Unified Command (Fire, DEP, Public Works) Finance/ Administration Operations Planning Logistics
Emergency Operations Center Typically a pre-designated facility Maintained by a jurisdiction Staffing includes: Department heads Government officials Volunteer agencies It is not a part of on-scene management
