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National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Upcoming ICS Training Opportunities

ICS200 ~ Incident Command System for Single Resources
Date/Time: May 23, 2013 ~ 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Location: VTrans Training Center, 1716 US Rt 302, Berlin, VT
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Download the Application Form Here
This course is presented by the Vermont Police Academy.

ICS200 ~ Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Date:  May 30 & 31, 2013 (9am-4pm each day)
Location:  Baptist Church, 932 US Route 5, St. Johnsbury, VT
This course is presented by the Vermont Police Academy.

ICS300 ~ Intermediate Incident Command System
Dates:  June 5, 6, & 7, 2013
Times:  9:00AM to 4:00PM each day (must attend all three)
Location:  VT Dept of Corrections Central Office, 426 Industrial Ave, Williston
This course is presented by the Vermont Police Academy.

ICS300 ~ Intermediate Incident Command System
Date:  June 17+18, 2013 (8am-5pm each day)
Location:  Brandon Rescue Squad, 1338 Franklin St, Brandon, VT
This course is presented by the Vermont Police Academy.

ICS300 ~ Intermediate Incident Command System
Date:  June 18, 19, & 20, 2013 (8:30am-5pm each day)
Location:  Baptist Church, 932 US Route 5, St. Johnsbury, VT
This course is presented by the Vermont Police Academy.

ICS400 ~ Advanced Incident Command System
Date:  July 2 & 3, 2013 (9am-4pm each day)
Location:  Baptist Church, 932 US Route 5, St. Johnsbury, VT
This course is presented by the Vermont Police Academy.

ICS400 ~ Advanced Incident Command System
Dates:  July 9 & 10, 2013
Times:  9:00AM to 4:00PM each day (must attend both days)
Location:  VT Dept of Corrections Central Office, 426 Industrial Ave, Williston
This course is presented by the Vermont Police Academy.

ICS400 ~ Advanced Incident Command System
Dates:  July 17 & 18, 2013
Times:  9:00AM to 4:00PM each day (must attend both days)
Location:  VT Dept of Corrections Central Office, 426 Industrial Ave, Williston
This course is presented by the Vermont Police Academy.

ICS300 ~ Intermediate Incident Command System
Date:  July 29+30, 2013 (8am-5pm each day)
Location: VTrans Training Center, 1716 US Route 302, Berlin, VT
This course is presented by the Vermont Police Academy.

ICS402 ~ Incident Command System for Executives (new online course)
Click Here for Part I of the Training (approx. 30 minutes)
Click Here for Part II of the Training (approx. 30 minutes)
Download the Required Form Here (refer to Part II of training for instructions)

Information on the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

NIMS - What is it and what do we need to do?

Many questions have arisen regarding the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and related NIMS compliance issues for the fire service. We hope to clear up some of that uncertainty with this commentary.

“On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 5. HSPD-5 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System. NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private sector, and non governmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.

Further, on August 26, 2005, through Executive Order No. 03-05, Governor Douglas established the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the State standard for incident management.

What is NIMS?

NIMS is a comprehensive, national approach to incident management that is applicable at all jurisdictional levels and across functional disciplines.

The intent of NIMS is to be applicable across a full spectrum of potential incidents and hazard scenarios, regardless of size or complexity; and to improve coordination and cooperation between public and private entities in a variety of domestic management activities.

 

  • HSPD-5 requires federal departments and agencies to make the adoption of NIMS by state and local organizations a condition for federal preparedness assistance (grants, contracts, and other activities) by FY 2005.  Jurisdictions can comply by adopting the Incident Command System and ensuring that your responders are trained to the appropriate level of Incident Command.

What do the members of the Vermont Fire Service need to accomplish in order to comply with these requirements?

Firefighters should have the following ICS training:

ICS-100.b:  Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

ICS-200.b:  ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS. 

ICS-100.b and ICS-200.b can be completed on-line at the FEMA NIMS Training Website or by participating in a live course offered by the Vermont Fire Academy.

Fire Officers/Command Staff should have the following ICS training:

ICS-300:  Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
This course is intended to serve as a vehicle to share proven Incident management strategies and practices as well as to enhance teamwork and coordination among the agency's "mid-level managers and command staff" directly responsible for emergency response to incidents of all types; "all hazards" in which the Incident Command System (ICS) will be employed. The course utilizes scenarios and application exercises to highlight key issues and facilitate discussion. The concluding tabletop exercise is intended to allow participants to apply the information provided during the course in a controlled environment.

ICS-400:  Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff, Complex Incidents and MACS
This course is intended to serve as a vehicle to share proven incident management strategies and practices as well as to enhance teamwork and coordination among all response agencies' officers directly responsible for emergency response to a WMD/terrorism incident or other "Incident of National Significance". The course is specifically intended for those emergency response personnel who have duties that require that they be directly involved in incident management or command at either a "field" Incident command post (ICP) or in a city, county, or regional emergency operations center (EOC).

ICS-300 and ICS-400 are only offered as live courses and are not available on-line.  Check the Vermont Fire Academy course calendar for information on upcoming programs.

ICS Training for Executives:

ICS-402:  Incident Command for Executives
Target Audience:  Chief Executives (Town Managers/Administrators, Mayors, Select Boards, School Principals, Elected Officials, and Senior Governmental Officials) with a policy responsibility, but no specific ICS function/role or responsibility.  Elected officials with community oversight responsibility are encouraged to attend this training.  The purpose of this course is to provide an orientation to the Incident Command System for Executives and Senior Officials.

This course is available free of charge online through the Vermont Police Academy. 

Please note:

The complete adoption of NIMS by September 30, 2006 will be a condition for receipt of federal preparedness funds, including grants, contract and other activities.

For additional information on achieving NIMS compliance for your orgainization, contact the Fire Academy at 1-800-615-3473.