We currently use the ICS for our incident response operations. How will our current ICS system relate to the NIMS?
The NIMS utilizes ICS as a standard incident management organization for the management of all major incidents. These functional areas include command, operations, planning, logistics and finance/administration. Additionally, the principle of unified command has been incorporated into NIMS to ensure further coordination for incidents involving multiple jurisdictions or agencies. This unified command component not only coordinates the efforts of many jurisdictions, but also provides for and assures joint decision on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities and public communications. Question: What constitutes “full NIMS implementation” or “full NIMS compliance” in FY2007, starting 10/1/06? We’ve seen that phrase used in NIMS documents, but we can’t find a specific description of what it means. Is it just completion of the activities begun in FY2005, or is it something more than that? What is “full NIMS implementation” is supposed to look like at the state, local and tribal government l
The NIMS utilizes ICS as a standard incident management organization for the management of all major incidents. These functional areas include command, operations, planning, logistics and finance/administration. Additionally, the principle of unified command has been incorporated into NIMS to ensure further coordination for incidents involving multiple jurisdictions or agencies. This unified command component not only coordinates the efforts of many jurisdictions, but also provides for and assures joint decision on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities and public communications.
The NIMS utilizes ICS as a standard incident management organization for the management of all major incidents. These functional areas include command, operations, planning, logistics and finance/administration. Additionally, the principle of unified command has been incorporated into NIMS to ensure further coordination for incidents involving multiple jurisdictions or agencies. This unified command component not only coordinates the efforts of many jurisdictions, but also provides for and assures joint decision on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities and public communications. Q: What constitutes “full NIMS implementation” or “full NIMS compliance” in FY2007, starting 10/1/06? We’ve seen that phrase used in NIMS documents, but we can’t find a specific description of what it means. Is it just completion of the activities begun in FY2005, or is it something more than that? What is “full NIMS implementation” is supposed to look like at the state, local and tribal government levels?
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