Post on 03-Jan-2016
Sclar Large Animal Emergency Evacuation
Introduction to NIMS & ICS
BLM providing animal evacuation during 2007 southern California Fires
What is NIMS?
National Incident Management System A comprehensive, national approach to
incident management. Applicable across jurisdictional levels &
functional disciplines Improves coordination & cooperation
between public & private entities
What is ICS?
Incident Command System A KEY component of NIMS A standard for emergency management
across the country Utilized by any emergency responders for
fire, biohazard, flood, terrorist attacks, planned events,
An entire management system
Why do I need to know about NIMS & ICS?
All State & local organizations are required to adopt and employ NIMS as a condition for federal preparedness assistance grants, contracts and other activities.
We work with and at the direction of these local and state authorities. We must therefore be conversant with
these protocols and terminology
Why do we need a National Incident System?
Events of September 11 have underscored the need for and importance of national standards for incident operations, communications, personnel qualifications, resource management, information management and supporting technology.
To provide for domestic incident response allowing interoperability & compatibility among all responders.
NIMS Components
Comprised of several components working together as a system to provide a national framework – preparing for, preventing, responding to and recovering from domestic incidents.
The components are
Command & Management Preparedness Resource Management Communications & Information
Management Supporting Technologies Ongoing Management and
Maintenance
Which affect Sclar how???
Management Structures are based on 3 key organizational systems: ICS (Incident Command System) Multiagency Coordination System Public Information System
We need to be aware of the above and how the organizational systems interface and blend with our functions.
Use of Position Titles
Organizational Level
Title
Incident Command Incident Commander
Command Staff Officer
General Staff (Section) Chief
Branch Director
Division/Group Supervisor
Unit Leader
Strike Team/Task ForceTHIS IS WHERE WE FIT IN
Leader
E.O.C. or I.C.P.
O.E.S.
ANIMAL CONTROL
SCLAR IC LIAISON
Sclar Field Ops
CHAIN OF COMMAND & Contact Points
Field Ops
Sclar Leader
Sclar Supervisors (1 for each 7 volunteers)
Volunteers
Where do we fit in? We are considered a resource. We
are therefore considered a “task force” or “strike team” in the organizational levels. Within our own group, we have
“resources”, including volunteers, equipment, communications skills
Regardless of the incident, we will be at the bottom of the chain of command.
What DON’T we do? We don’t release information. All
information is released through the IC Press Information Officer. Big trouble if you talk out of turn.
We don’t “jump chain”. We adhere to the chain of command
We don’t refuse to do something (without good cause relating to safety) when asked.
Why do I need this training? Where we fit in during an event So we can be effective in animal
evacuations Safeguard our own life & lives of
others As with any job, we must be familiar
with the verbiage, chain of command We are expected to adhere to
protocols. We need to know the rules
Which FEMA courses do I need?
IS 100 – Intro to Incident Command System
IS 200 – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS 700 – National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction
How long does this take?
Depending on your internet connection, probably an hour and a half to three hours for each course. Need not take the entire course at one
sitting, you can split it up in segments. Courses are available outside of the
internet.
Contact us
We would like to assist you in facilitating course completion(s) and testing.