National Incident Management System

the fire service had to make in the last decade 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…

FEMA has developed the National Prevention Framework (NPF) that outlines the whole community approach to a disaster discovery of intelligence or information regarding an imminent threat to homeland and security. Although, communities have participated in some form of evacuation planning as part of emergency management, not many have been able to conduct a full-scale test that would give them an accurate idea of how it…

Case Study: Collaboration in Emergency Management Collaboration is a constant effort in the emergency management field. With events like Hurricane Katrina and the 9/11 Attacks in recent memory, it is apparent that local, state, and federal government agencies can become overwhelmed in times of emergency. Several local community and private agencies have aided the government to prepare, respond, and help recover in natural and human disasters. With collaboration being a conscious decision as…

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…

Emergency Management Exercises This paper will focus on recognizing the importance of emergency management exercises when faced by hazards. These are essential methods that one must practice when dealing with emergency management. Furthermore, these are critical steps that groups, organizations and communities must consider in order to be prepare to handle an emergency. One must realize that many regions throughout the state are exposed or have a history of being exposed to disasters, this is…

Based upon OSHA’s Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers(OSHA 3249-08N 2006) and ATSDR’s Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents(HSEES 2001), PPE recommended for hospital first receivers is Level C+ (Level C with additional respiratory protection), and consists of; 1) A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) with chemical cartridges, 2) A chemically resistant suit, 3) Double gloves, and, 4) Chemically resistant boots.…

provide a foundation for the use in performing emergency functions during a major disaster or an emergency in the county. This Emergency Operations Plan includes the four phases of emergency management. The four phases are: Prevention – the activities that help reduce or eliminate the probability of an incident, also known as mitigation; Preparedness – the activities developed to minimize damage and save lives; Response – the immediate action which can prevent loss of property and lives and…

MAJ Rivers served with excellence as the CDID MP Material Branch Chief in a Lieutenant Colonel position normally held by Command Selected List MP Battalion Commanders. He developed multiple staff processes to ensure the efficiency in the management of capability and training development in the three disciplines of the Military Police Corps consisting of Police Operations, Detainee Operations and Security Mobility Support. His efforts resulted in three Programs of Record and ten documents…

The NRC's mission is to regulate the nation's civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. The NRC's regulatory mission covers three main areas. (United States Regulatory Commission, 2017) • Reactors – Commercial reactors for generating electric power and research and test reactors used for research, testing, and training • Materials – Uses of…

There are three classes of incidents; bronze, silver and gold. From the above initial information on the extent of the incident, the incident can be classed as silver (tactical) as it required the setting up and operation from a control point within the vicinity of the incident. This will allow senior officers of each agency to address issues such as setting up an outer cordon control point and the location of key facilities such as assembly point, casualty clearance station and media liaison…