DHS NIMS ICS How much do you really

DHS – NIMS – ICS ? How much do you really need to know? Presented by: Sonya Rieken, REHS Emergency Management Specialist srieken@trcsolutions. com

Department of Homeland Security Preparedness & Response • In the event of a large-scale emergency, the DHS will provide a coordinated, comprehensive federal response and mount a swift and effective recovery effort. • DHS’s primary responsibility is to ensure emergency response professionals are prepared for any situation. 2

Homeland Security Presidential Directive / HSPD-5 • February 28, 2003 • DHS tasked to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). • NIMS to provide consistent nationwide approach for approach Federal, State, and local governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. • NIMS to include a core set of concepts, principles, terminology, and technologies. 3

Who Uses NIMS ? Presidential Directive (HSPD-5) requires all federal agencies to adopt NIMS and any state/local agency that wants funds for emergency preparedness assistance. 4

National Incident Command System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) Military / Fire Ground Command 5

NIMS is not an easy system. . . • Use of Operational Planning Cycles • Formal creation of an Incident Action Plan (IAP) • ICS Forms (201 – 232) • Emphasis on Area Contingency Plans • Expanded Organization Chart 6

ICS Organization Chart (First Level Response) INCIDENT COMMANDER(s) Federal RP(s) within UNIFIED COMMAND State (Local) Safety Officer COMMAND STAFF Liaison Officer Information Officer Operations Planning Logistics GENERAL STAFF Finance / Administration 7

INCIDENT ORGANIZATION CHART ICS 207 -OS INFORMATION OFFICER INCIDENT COMMAND FOSC SAFETY OFFICER SOSC LIAISON OFFICER RPIC INVESTIGATORS OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF PLANNING SECTION CHIEF SITUATION UNIT LEADER STAGING AREA MANAGER RECOVERY BRANCH DIRECTOR PROTECTION GROUP SUPERVISOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE BRANCH DIRECTOR SAR GROUP SUPERVISOR ON-WATER GROUP SUPERVISOR SALVAGE/SOURCE CONTROL GROUP SUPERVISOR SHORESIDE GROUP SUPERVISOR FIRE SUPPRESSION GROUP SUPERVISOR AIR OPERATIONS BRANCH DIRECTOR AIR TACTICAL GROUP SUPERVISOR HELIBASE MANAGER FIXED WING BASE COORDINATOR NRDA REPS LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF SUPPORT BRANCH DIRECTOR RESOURCE UNIT LEADER SUPPLY UNIT LEADER DOCUMENTATION UNIT LEADER FACILITIES UNIT LEADER DEMOBILIZATION UNIT LEADER VESSEL SUPPORT UNIT LEADER ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT LEADER GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER AGENCY REPS FINANCE/ADMIN SECTION CHIEF COST UNIT LEADER TIME UNIT LEADER WILDLIFE BRANCH DIRECTOR PROCUREMENT UNIT LEADER RECOVERY GROUP SUPERVISOR WILDLIFE REHAB GROUP MANAGER COMPENSATION/CLAIMS UNIT LEADER TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS SERVICE BRANCH DIRECTOR DISPOSAL GROUP SUPERVISOR HAZMAT GROUP SUPERVISOR AIR SUPPORT SUPERVISOR FOOD UNIT LEADER DECON GROUP SUPERVISOR EMS GROUP SUPERVISOR MEDICAL UNIT LEADER DISPERSANT OPS GROUP SUPERVISOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER IN-SITU BURN OPS GROUP SUPERVISOR 8

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Start with the Cons. . . • • Overly complicated Too much bureaucracy I do not like paper work The incident will be over quickly – – Release: Isolate source, deny entry & monitor Release – Fire / Explosion: Call FD Explosion • Natural Gas dissipates – no mess ! • NIMS is not required for industry (yet) 10

Now the Pros. . . • Technical Expertise? … YES! – Don’t ever sell yourself short • You have extensive knowledge of: – NG Distribution & Transmission Operations – Equipment – Facilities & Pipelines – Chemical Properties 11

More Pros. . . • Effective use of technical expertise – Become part of the solution - not a “tech spec” bystander • Open the door to resources nationwide • Build credibility with Agencies § Companies have to earn credibility with the agencies § Agencies will only unify command if the Responsible Party can demonstrate competence in ICS • Public Perception 1. Demonstrate to the public that your company can manage emergencies in a cooperative, systematic way 12

Becoming Credible • Build relationships with Response Agencies – Who’s going to show up ? – Who did you invite ? • Understand: – Hierarchy of Unified Command – Jurisdictional Authority § § Location of incident Threat to public safety Chemical(s) involved Environmental impact(s) Federal State Local Responsible Party 13

NIMS Training Options Hazwoper – 40 CFR 1910. 120(q) § § Hazardous Waste & Emergency Response Operations ** Not Required for NG Industry ** First Responder Operations Plus IC training for competency in: § § § Know & implement the ICS Know & implement the emergency response plan (ERP) Know & understand hazards and risks associated with employees working in chemical PPE Know how to implement the Local ERP Know of the State ERP & Federal Regional Response Team Know & understand the importance of decontamination procedures 14

NIMS Training Options • IS-100 ICS-100 An Introduction to ICS-100 • IS-200 ICS-200 Basic ICS for Single Resources ICS-200 & Initial Action Incident • IS-700 NIMS An Introduction http: //www. fema. gov/emergency/nims_training. shtm#1 15

Moving forward with or without NIMS Personal Suggestions: Suggestions • Discuss how or if Management wants employees to actively participate in an emergency response. • Train employees accordingly • Focus on the 8 key ICS roles • Do not get lost in NIMS. Use what you need – smile & nod at the rest 16

Moving forward with or without NIMS - Personal Suggestions cont: • FEMA courses will get you the certificate. . . but may not provide a functional understanding • Supplement any ICS training with site-specific scenario discussions • Know what Agencies will respond and why • Pursue relationships with Agencies – At minimum, focus on Local Fire Departments – Invite them for a tour / meet & greet event – Attend Local Emergency Response Committee Mtgs 17

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