National Disaster Medical System

The National Response Framework (NSF) gives specific guidance on how a nation responds to emergencies and national disasters. The framework is developed on flexible, adjustable and accessible concepts as laid down by the system of National Incident Management to align the major responsibilities and roles across the authorities of our nation (Durant, 2007), (2013). The framework has 14 core capabilities that clearly outlines the best practices as well as the respective authorities for incident…

advantage and applies for at least two grants every year. Each year a different need is assessed and a grant application is written. By applying for a grant, in the spring of 2016, Darby received a grant to purchase a Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust Removal System for their two trucks. Darby Fire Company also receives grants in the amount of approximately $10,000 for the fire division and $15,000 for the EMS division each year to offset costs. Standardized response policies that follow the same…

NIMS, National Incident Management System, is the national standardized approach to incident management that is equally appropriate for all jurisdictional levels including local, state, and federal, and is functional for all hazards. This system mainly started to develop after the incident of 9/11. The basis for the development of NIMS was the document called HSPD-7 which established a broad range of specific responsibilities for the DHS. There are five main components of NIMS; it includes…

It should be said that the Incident Command System (ICS) has its own functional structure. This structure can be divided by five key functional areas. These areas require a specific focus to learn their actual responsibilities and mechanisms of action. As it was mentioned, the ICS incorporates five core functional areas which are responsible for certain roles and responsibilities in context of emergency management. In particular, they are command, operations, planning, logistics, and…

Disasters create many challenges for community’s. This is why the United States government decided to create the National Incident Management System. The National Incident Management System is made up of multiple component systems, that are intended for use by all levels of government in disaster situations. Of these components, the Incident Command System offers the most advantages to an emergency manager in the event of a disaster. The Incident Management System helps emergency personnel…

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was designed to provide a proactive in systematic approach to manage various agencies and departments; local, state, and federal that are assigned to an incident. NIMS allows the integration of private sector, government entities, and non-governmental organizations to work together effortlessly “to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity. NIMS…

was implementation of the Incident Management System. Failure to implement and train to industry standards can be very costly to both the organization as well as all that are involved. An example of this is the tragic loss of 9 Charleston, S.C. firefighters whose lives were lost in a structure fire in 2007. The Center for Disease Control summarized a report from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) that examined the disaster and of 43 recommendations made for other…

Frequently, fire departments are the first resources to respond when a severe weather disaster strikes. Sometimes these weather-related incidents happen without warning, but often occur during normal yearly weather patterns and can be anticipated and planned. Typically, most operational challenges that firefighters may face during these weather-related incidents can be overcome through emergency operation planning (EOP). Acknowledging yearly weather patterns in conjunction with risk assessments…

Fire Department (McNeill, Pell, and Roberts, 2013). Moreover, firefighters and emergency responders were unprepared to respond to the disaster, as they had not received sufficient training for incidents involving…

No deficiencies noted. Leadership: Dana provides innovative strategies for improvement of job functions within the Error Resolution (ER) unit. She can be relied upon when facing distractions and obstacles. Problem Solving/Judgment: Dana identifies complex problems on criminal history reporting from various law enforcement/judicial agencies as well as inquiries within the department. She gathers and assesses relevant information that should be brought to the attention of management.…