1 / 19

National Fire Service Responder Credentialing System

National Fire Service Responder Credentialing System. Dr. Denis Onieal February 2006. 1. Has been reviewed through the Federal Advisory Committee Act process. Is currently a “Recommendation” to the NIMS Integration Center (NIC)

pravat
Download Presentation

National Fire Service Responder Credentialing System

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. National Fire ServiceResponder Credentialing System Dr. Denis Onieal February 2006 1

  2. Has been reviewed through the Federal Advisory Committee Act process. Is currently a “Recommendation” to the NIMS Integration Center (NIC) The Fire Administrator has endorsed the recommendations for full implementation by the NIC. The Report

  3. Agencies Involved ProBoard NFAAA NWCG TRADE PARADE NASFM Others invited but did not participate NFA BOV FESHE IAFC NVFC IAFF IFSAC NAFTD

  4. National Fire Service ResponderCredentialing System Requirements Identifies individuals requested to respond to a federalized incident Provides access control Confirms individual’s qualifications Needs to function within existing State systems

  5. The Credentialing Process • The local fire department determines if its members will participate • An eligible individual applies for a credential • The credentialing organization: • Verifies individual’s qualifications • Creates a record • Uploads to the management infrastructure • Issues the credential

  6. Credentialing vs. Certification Process by which an organization confirms an individual’s competency to perform Acknowledgement via a credential/card Measurement of an individual’s competence through a testing or evaluation process

  7. Components of NFSRCS Eligible participants Certification and Standard Qualifications The Credentialing Organization The Credential The Recordkeeping system

  8. Eligibility Requirements Active member of a participating department At least 18 years old Certified as meeting at least one of the competency standards Medical and fitness status verified

  9. Certifications and Standards National Fire Protection Association Code of Federal Regulations (hazmat) National Wildfire Coordinating Group (or state equivalent)

  10. Competency Standards19 Competency standards1 medical qualification FF I - II Fire Officer I – IV Fire Apparatus Operator Rescue Technician EMS Haz Mat Haz Mat Wildland FF Safety Officer Airport FF Fire Inspector • Fire Investigator • Fire Instructor • Telecommunicators • Public Information • Emergency Vehicle Tech • IMT Teams • Marine FF • Industrial Fire Brigade • NFPA 1582

  11. Medical Qualifications The individuals authorizing agency must annually verify to the credentialing organization the medical and fitness standards of the credentialed individuals using NFPA 1582

  12. Credentialing Justification The certification system measures each individual's KSA’s The credentialing agency verifies individual’s qualifications The third-party review/accreditation validates the process

  13. Credentialing Organization Agency is empowered by legal act, legislation, resolution or statute to certify fire service personnel or, Organization that provides evidence of support for its involvement as a certifying entity or, Organization supported by a law broad enough in scope to encompass certifying activities

  14. Metro Fire Departments Many function outside state certification system Many provide training that meets or exceed state and NFPA standards Credentialing organization will work with Metro departments to establish policies to credential members for a period of two years, then Metros must work through the credentialing agency.

  15. Equivalent Process that should include: Self-analysis Written report of that analysis Review by members of local fire service members and organizations Credentialing OrganizationThird Party Review International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board)

  16. Credential must meet FIPS Pub 201 (ID Card) (Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201) Recordkeeping system Consistent with FIPS Pub 201 The Credential

  17. Implementation Recommendations DHS should establish and implement the NFSRCS DHS will provide the database, software, equipment and staff to support the NFSRCS DHS will provide hardware, software, staff DHS will establish a program manager and staff within NIMS Integration Center

  18. Implementation Recommendations DHS shall investigate worker’s compensation and medical coverage for personnel at federal level incidents DHS should not tie participation in NFSRCS to eligibility for funding/grants

  19. Funding Recommendations DHS should develop a ongoing funding/grant to support implementation of NFSRCS DHS should provide funding to fire departments to participate in NFSRCS, including the cost of certification

More Related