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In each state there is a "State Appointed Agency" SAA and in Minnesota that is the Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). See what's on their website about NIMS. Click here.
NIMS Document final comment period, May 1 - May 30
Pre-Decisional NIMS Draft April 23, 2008 - Click here
Please use this form to submit commentsNIMS will undergo one final national comment period (May 1-
May 30, 2008). All comment submissions received must include the agency
name and docket ID (FEMA-2008-0008)
FEMA has also provided a comment form, available in the docket at www.regulations.
Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or
material, all submissions will be posted, without change, to the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.
You may wish to read the Privacy Act notice that is available
on the Privacy and Use Notice link on the Administration Navigation Bar
of www.regulations.
Questions regarding the revised NIMS document should be directed to
Andrew Slaten at 202-646-8152.
MFSN EDITOR NOTE: It gives me great pleasure in providing this news flash to you.
HSEM - MnIMS Curriculum Withdrawn Effective February 8, 2008 Print copy of the notice here
NIMS News - NIMS Five-Year Training Plan Released February 2008 - Released in February 2008, the Five-Year NIMS Training Plan (PDF 530KB, TXT 140KB) describes the operational foundations of these efforts; defines NIMS core competencies, training courses, and personnel qualifications as part of the National Training Program for NIMS; assembles and updates the training guidance for available NIMS courses (organized as a core curriculum); and lays out a plan for the next five years to continue development of the National Training ProgramFY 2008 Compliance Package
Powerpoint Screens of FY 2008 NIMS Compliance - click here
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Updates
- National Response Framework (NRF)
- NIMS Alerts
- What's New at the NIC
- Five-Year NIMS Training Plan (PDF 530KB, TXT 140KB)
- Currently, there are six courses that are required in order for an individual or organization to be considered NIMS compliant through FY 2007. To determine what level of training an individual needs according to their level of responsibility during a multi-jurisdiction, multi-agency, multi-discipline incident, click here: www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/TrainingGdlMatrix.pdf
- NIMS Frequently Asked Questions Compliance
- NIMS Frequently Asked Questions NIC Training
- NIMS Course Material For Classroom Presentations
- NIC's
Comments on Teaching Courses That Have Reduced
Hours
- Request Blank OpScan Sheets
- Looking for a Transcript of completed course?
- NIMS Credentialing Requirements and Information
- National Response Framework - March 2008
- HSPD List - Homeland Security Presidential Directive
- Instructor Qualification Guidelines from NIC
- Frequently Asked Questions Resource Management and Credentialing
- Federal Funds and How They Flow Into Minnesota
- This information was provided by federal
departments and
agencies to the NIMS Integration Center regarding their preparedness
funding programs with state and local entities, including cooperative
agreements, memorandums of understandings, grants and contracts. We are
making this preliminary list available to help state and local entities
identify funding streams that may be affected in connection with NIMS
implementation requirements. This should not be considered a definitive
list of federal preparedness grants and agreements.
The
NIC does not endorse or condone the
participation in such courses. (see
below)
-----Original
Message-----Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 4:34 PM
To: Nims-Integration-Center
Subject: NIMS training courses
Good Afternoon NIC;
I have a question in regards to NIMS training courses. The suggested hours that is listed in IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, I-100 is 8.5 hours. IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents suggested hours is 13.5 ICS-300 and ICS-400 courses total approximately 31.5 hours. The total hours of these above courses totals 53.5 hours as indicated in each of the instructors manuals.
We have a the opportunity to take a program that is 16 hours in length and is being sold as meeting NIC requirement for 100, 200, 300 and 400.
My questions;
- Is there any problems with us taking the course/program that has the shorter hours?
- Should we insist on some kind of guarantee from the provider of the 16 hour program?
- What advise can you give us about these choices?
-------- Original Message --------
| Subject: | RE: NIMS training courses |
|---|---|
| Date: | Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:33:49 -0400 |
| From: | NIMS-Integration-Center <Nims-Integration-Center@dhs.gov> |
Thank you for contacting the NIMS Integration Center.
The NIC does not endorse or condone the participation in such courses.
These types of courses are cropping up all over, and often seem to be merely a forced march through the Power Points with little educational benefit to the students in attendance. Plus, the intent of the 300, 400 series is for folks to take 300, and then go get some experience using the concepts presented in 300 before taking 400. Shortening the courses seriously shortchanges the students and does not give them the necessary skills to safely and successfully manage an incident.
Regards,
David Bletscher
NIMS Integration Center
Request Blank OpScan Sheets
For
people who need to obtain OpScan sheets for classroom training, please
fill out the Independent Study Program OpScan Request Form.
Click here for
link to order form.
Please allow three weeks for delivery.
When
you complete the OpScan form, please leave them unfolded, and return
them to the address on the back of each form. Test results will be
returned to the address you provide in six to nine months.
Remember
to include a cover sheet with your OpScan forms
- OpScan Cover Sheet
to
be used for exams when doing a standup (instructor led) IS-700, IS-800,
ICS-100 and ICS-200 class.
The completed tests opscan forms and cover sheet can then be submitted as a group to:
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Problems or questions call (301) 447-1200 at INDEPENDENT.Study@dhs.gov
If you have not received a certificate from IS-700, IS-800, ICS 100 or 200 and want to know if you are in the Federal data base you can also email your SS# and full name to INDEPENDENT.Study@dhs.gov
