Actually, the NIMS model is an important step in rectifying errors pointed
up in the 9-11 Commission Report. The coordination elements identified in
the NIMS model are key elements of establishing, in advance, an effective
command and control structure at an incident scene. Like any new program, I
am sure the model still has some bugs in it, but it is based on a model that
has been widely used by the National Fire Service for some time. Without
this type of coordination, first responders of all types will have a
difficult time circumventing the confusion and turf battles that are
inevitable at a disaster scene. I have not personally taken the training,
which I believe was the original question, but I have studied the model and
it seeks to involve not only first responders, contingency management
officials, government, etc., but also key private sector infrastructure
providers and other business and citizen elements in the planning structure.
For those interested in drilling down in this area, there are a whole
collection of online modules for training in the various aspects of disaster
response available for download from the FEMA website. If I am not mistaken,
I believe FEMA also offers credentialing in these areas. Also, Homeland
Security has a very good emergency communication module on their website, as
well.
Best wishes,
Jim
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On 6/28/06 4:24 PM, "Charles Childress" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Considering the recent history of HLS and its disaster response capability,
> I shudder to even contemplate the quality of any training they might offer.
> Much less any certification accompanying it.
>
>
> Charles H. Childress, CRM
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>> From: "Cunningham, Ray" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Reply-To: Records Management Program <[log in to unmask]>
>> Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:03:26 -0500
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: NIMS training
>>
>> Has anyone done the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training
>> yet? This is offered by the Department of Homeland Security.
>>
>> At our campus we are running all day training for all senior management
>> to familiarize those in senior level positions with NIMS. For those of
>> us charged with business continuity and disaster recovery the course is
>> a must. Our campus is offering it on one day, all day.
>>
>>
>>
>> There is a requirement of taking a test of 25 multiple choice questions
>> and receiving a certificate after passing the test with a score of 75%.
>>
>>
>>
>> Information is at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_training.shtm
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>>
>>
>> So far I have not heard of RMs taking this and I was wondering if it is
>> just making its way through other organizations.
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>> Raymond K. Cunningham, Jr. CRM, CA
>>
>> Manager of Records Services
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