DHS – NIMS – ICS ?

1. DHS – NIMS – ICS ? How much do you really need to know? Presented by: Sonya Rieken, REHSEmergency Management Specialistsrieken@trcsolutions.com

2. 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.

3. 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 Federal, State, and local governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recoverfrom domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. • NIMS to include a core set of concepts, principles, terminology, and technologies.

4. 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. $ Everyone ...

5. Dept of Homeland Security Military / Fire Ground Command National Incident Command System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS)

6. 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

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

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

9. Pros & Cons of using NIMS

10. 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 • Fire / Explosion: Call FD • Natural Gas dissipates – no mess ! • NIMS is notrequired for industry (yet)

11. 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

12. MorePros... • Effective use oftechnical 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 • Demonstrate to the public that your company can manage emergencies in a cooperative, systematic way

13. 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

14. 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 ofdecontamination procedures

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

16. Moving forward with or without NIMS Personal 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

17. 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

18. Questions / Comments ?