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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S NATIONAL
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) AS THE OFFICIAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR USE AT ALL FIRE , EMERGENCY
MEDICAL, AND RESCUE EMERGENCY INCIDENTS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
hereby adopts the United States Department of Homeland Security's National
Incident Management System (NIMS) as the official management system for use
at all fire, emergency medical, and rescue emergency incidents in the City of
Fayetteville.
ATTEST.
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of October 2004.
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NAME OF FILE:
CROSS REFERENCE:
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Resolution No. 150-04
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09/09/04
memo to mayor & City Council
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draft
resolution
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US Dept. of Homeland
Security press release
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US Dept. of Homeland Security fact sheet
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FEMA press release
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Staff
Review Form
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memo to Chris Bosch
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Chris Bosch, Fire Chie
Date: September 9, 2004
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Subject: A Resolution adopting the National Incident Management System as developed by the Department
of Homeland Security, as the established system for use at all fire, ems and rescue emergency incidents.
RECOMMENDATION
The Fire Department recommends approval a Council Resolution adopting the National Incident
Management System, as developed by the Department of Homeland Security, as the established system for
use at all fire, ems and rescue emergency incidents.
BACKGROUND
In March 2004 Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced the approval of the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) as the Nations first standardized management plan that creates unified structures
for use during Federal, State and Local government emergency responses to routine emergencies as well as
natural and man-made disasters. This system provides emergency responders with a standardized framework
for emergency management and allows for more efficient and effective agency interaction between all levels
of government during crisis situations.
Currently the Fayetteville Fire Department utilizes the National Incident Management System at all
emergency incidents in an effort to maintain a high level of accountability and also to ensure an enhanced
level of safety for citizens and fire fighters.
DISCUSSION
In an effort to ensure that State and Local Governments adopted this system the Department of Homeland
Security established a mandate requiring all State and Local Governments to adopt the National Incident
Management System, by resolution, prior to approval or distribution of any funds under the FIRE Act Grant.
Since the FIRE Act Grant is the primary grant program available for local fire departments it is imperative
the City of Fayetteville adopt this system if we hope to receive approval of future funding requests.
Currently the Fayetteville Fire Department utilizes the National Incident Management System during all
emergency incident operations. The adoption of this system will have no significant impact on the
Department's current or future operational strategies or tactics as it is already a portion of our standard
operating procedures for emergency incident operations.
The only requirement placed on local fire departments by the DHS is that each department employee be
trained in this system and pass an examination as part of this training. This examination is available free of
charge and is delivered via the internet. We are currently working on this certification process and plan on
completing this endeavor in the next two months.
BUDGET IMPACT
This item has no budget impact on the Department or the City.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S NATIONAL
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) AS THE OFFICIAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR USE AT ALL FIRE , EMERGENCY
MEDICAL, AND RESCUE EMERGENCY INCIDENTS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS*
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
hereby adopts the United States Department of Homeland Security's Nationa
Incident Management System (NIMS) as the official management systernpf rti"fs.
at all fire, emergency medical, and rescue emergency incidents. in fht}qty o
Fayetteville
PASSED and APPROVED thi 5th day
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f Oat ber ,0 04.
APPROVED i
M1ij OODY, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION ENTITLED:
"A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGE-
MENT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPART-
MENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR ALL EMERGENCY RESPONSES
BY THE FAYETTEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, FOR THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE ARKANSAS"
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Fire Department has heretofore utilized Incident Command
Systems for response to all emergencies, and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security has adopted the
National Incident Management System, and all federal emergency funding and grants are
conditioned upon adoption of such system,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
1. That the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby adopts the National Incident
Management System established by the United States Department of Homeland Security for all
emergency responses by the Fayetteville Fire Department in the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
PASSED this day of
ATTEST:
, 2004.
Saundra Smith, City Clerk
ATTEST DATE:
Honorable Dan Coody; Mayor
DAAS i l epartment of Homeland Security
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Approves National Incident Management System (NIMS)
For Immediate Release
Press Office
Contact: 202-282-8010
March 1, 2004
U. S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge today announced approval of the National Incident Management
System (NIMS) (PDF, 152 pages - 7.6MB) the Nation's first standardized management plan that creates a unified structure for
Federal, state, and local lines of govemment for incident response. "NIMS gives all of our Nation s responders the same
framework for incident management and fully puts into practice the concept of, 'One mission, one team, one fight," Ridge said.
"I recognize the efforts of the dedicated professionals from state and local governments, law enforcement, the fire and emergency
management communities, emergency medical services tribal associations, public health, the private sector, public works, and
non-govemmental organizations across America who teamed together in a collaborative effort to create NIMS," Ridge said. 'This
unique system provides all of our Nation's first -responders and authorities with the same foundation for incident management, in
terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies. From our Nation to our neighborhoods, America is safer."
NIMS strengthens America's response capabilities by identifying and integrating core elements and best practices for all
responders and incident managers. Through a balance between flexibility and standardization, and use of common doctrine,
terminology, concepts, principles, and processes, execution during a real incident will be consistent and seamless. Responders
will be able to focus more on response instead of organizing the response, and teamwork and assignments among all authorities
will be clearly enhanced. Key elements and features of NIMS include:
o Incident Command System (ICS). NIMS outlines a standard incident management organization called ICS that
establishes five functional areas—command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration—for management of
all major incidents. To ensure further coordination and during incidents involving multiple jurisdictions or agencies, the
principle of unified command has been universally incorporated into NIMS. This unified command not only coordinates the
efforts of many jurisdictions, but provides for and assures joint decisions on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and
public communications.
o Preparedness. Responder readiness to manage and conduct incident actions is significantly enhanced if professionals
have worked together before an incident. NIMS recognizes this and defines advance preparedness measures such as
planning, training, exercises, qualification and certification, equipment acquisition and certification, and publication
management. Preparedness also incorporates mitigation activities such as public education, enforcement of building
standards and codes, and preventive measures to deter or lessen the loss of life or property.
o Communications and Information Management. Standardized communications during an incident are essential and
NIMS prescribes interoperable communications systems for both incident and information management. Responders and
managers across all agencies and jurisdictions must have a common operating picture for a more efficient and effective
incident response
o Joint Information System (JIS). NIMS organizational measures further enhance the public communication effort. The
Joint Information System provides the public with timely and accurate incident information and unified public messages.
This system employs Joint Information Centers and brings incident communicators together during an incident to develop,
coordinate, and deliver a unified message. This will ensure that Federal, state, tribal, and local levels of govemment are
releasing the same information during an incident.
o NIMS Integration Center (NIC). To ensure that NIMS remains an accurate and effective management tool, the NIMS NIC
will be established by the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess proposed changes to NIMS, capture and evaluate
lessons teamed and employ best practices. The NIC will provide strategic direction and oversight of the NIMS, supporting
both routine maintenance and continuous refinement of the system and its components over the long term. The NIC will
develop and facilitate national standards for NIMS education and training, first responder communications and equipment,
typing of resources, qualification and credentialing of incident management and responder personnel, and standardization
of equipment maintenance and resources. The NIC will continue to use the collaborative process of Federal, state, tribal,
local, multi -discipline and private authorities to assess prospective changes and assure continuity and accuracy.
The completion of NIMS follows the October 2003 nationwide deployment of the Initial National Response Plan (INRP) which
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represented the first step in aligning incidentagement response and actions betweenederal, state, tribal, local, and
pnvate communities. A final National Respo Plan is under development and will eventWfy replace the INRP, while NIMS will
continue to provide the Nation's doctrinal guidance for incident management for acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and other
emergencies.
NIMS is available (PDF, 152 pages - 7.6MB) at www.DHS.gov.
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II1HS I+Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of
Homeland Security
Fact Sheet: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
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a) PRINT
Download the National Incident Management System (NIMS) (PDF, 152 pages - 7.6M8)
U. S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge today announced approval of the National Incident Management
System (NIMS), (PDF, 152 pages - 7.6MB) the Nation's first standardized management approach that unifies Federal, state, and
local lines of govemment for incident response.
NIMS makes America safer, from our Nation to our neighborhoods:
NIMS establishes standardized incident management processes, protocols, and procedures that all responders — Federal, state,
tribal, and local — will use to coordinate and conduct response actions. With responders using the same standardized
procedures, they will all share a common focus, and will be able to place full emphasis on incident management when a homeland
security incident occurs — whether terrorism or natural disaster. In addition, national preparedness and readiness in responding to
and recovering from an incident is enhanced since all of the Nation's emergency teams and authorities are using a common
language and set of procedures.
Advantages of NIMS:
NIMS incorporates incident management best practices developed and proven by thousands of responders and authorities across
America These practices, coupled with consistency and national standardization, will now be carried forward throughout all
incident management processes: exercises, qualification and certification, communications interoperability, doctrinal changes,
training, and publications, public affairs, equipping, evaluating, and incident management. All of these measures unify the
response community as never before.
NIMS was created and vetted by representatives across America including:
• Federal government,
• States,
• Territories,
• Cities, counties, and townships,
• Tribal officials,
• First responders.
Key features of NIMS:
• Incident Command System (ICS). NIMS establishes ICS as a standard incident management organization with five
functional areas — command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration — for management of all major
incidents. To ensure further coordination, and during incidents involving multiple jurisdictions or agencies, the principle of
unified command has been universally incorporated into NIMS. This unified command not only coordinates the efforts of
many jurisdictions, but provides for and assures joint decisions on objectives, strategies, plans, priorities, and public
communications.
• Communications and Information Management. Standardized communications during an incident are essential and
NIMS prescribes interoperable communications systems for both incident and information management. Responders and
managers across all agencies and jurisdictions must have a common operating picture for a more efficient and effective
incident response.
• Preparedness. Preparedness incorporates a range of measures, actions, and processes accomplished before an incident
happens. NIMS preparedness measures including planning, training, exercises, qualification and certification, equipment
acquisition and certification, and publication management. All of these serve to ensure that pre -incident actions are
standardized and consistent with mutually -agreed doctrine. NIMS further places emphasis on mitigation activities to
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enhance preparedness. Mitigation public education and outreach, structuodifications to lessen the loss of life
or destruction of property, code enforc ent in support of zoning rules, land mans ent, and building codes, and flood
insurance and property buy-out for frequently flooded areas.
• Joint Information System (JIS). NIMS organizational measures enhance the public communication effort. The Joint
Information System provides the public with timely and accurate incident information and unified public messages. This
system employs Joint Information Centers (JIC) and brings incident communicators together during an incident to develop,
coordinate, and deliver a unified message. This will ensure that Federal, state, and local levels of government are
releasing the same information during an incident.
• NIMS Integration Center (NIC). To ensure that NIMS remains an accurate and effective management tool, the NIMS NIC
will be established by the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess proposed changes to NIMS, capture, and evaluate
lessons teamed, and employ best practices. The NIC will provide strategic direction and oversight of the NIMS, supporting
both routine maintenance and continuous refinement of the system and its components over the long term The NIC will
develop and facilitate national standards for NIMS education and training, first responder communications and equipment,
typing of resources, qualification and credentialing of incident management and responder personnel, and standardization
of equipment maintenance and resources The NIC will continue to use the collaborative process of Federal, state, tribal,
local, multi -discipline and private authorities to assess prospective changes and assure continuity and accuracy.
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FEMA• Department Of Homeland Security Establishes National Incident Management System Integratio... Page 1 of 1
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Department Of Homeland Security Establishes National Incident Management System
Integration Center
Release Date. June 2, 2004
Release Number. HO -04-081
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Homeland Security recently established the National Incident Management System Integration
Center (NIC). The NIC will support direct participation and regular consultation with other federal departments and state, local, and tribal
incident management entities, as well as private organizations for incident response.
"This multi- jurisdictional, multi -disciplinary National Incident Management System Integration Center will provide a valuable resource to better
coordinate our response to all -hazards," said tinder Secretary of Emergency Preparedness and Response Michael Brown. "The establishment
of the NIC allows for a mechanism to provide ongoing coordination among federal, state, local and tribal incident management entities with
emergency responders to coordinate our mission to better protect our citizens."
The National Incident Management System strengthens America's response capabilities by identifying and integrating core elements and best
practices for all responders and incident managers. Through a balance between flexibility and standardization, and use of common doctrine,
terminology, concepts, principles, and processes, execution during a real incident will be consistent and seamless. Responders will be able to
focus more on response, instead of organizing the response, and teamwork and assignments among all authorities will be clearly enhanced.
The NIC brings together and coordinates all of these efforts, and will be physically located at Homeland Security's Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is
to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national
incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the
U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Updated: Thursday, 03 -Jun -2004 08:48:52
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STAFF REV, FORM - NON-FINANCIAL OBLIGIPON
X AGENDA REQUEST
For the Fayetteville City Council Meeting of: October5,2004
FROM:
Chris Bosch Fire Administration Fire
Name
Division Department
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval of a Resolution adopting the National Incident Management
System as developed by the Department of Homeland Security, as the established system for
use at all fire, ems and rescue emergency incidents.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See Attached Memo.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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FAYETTE�ILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
City Clerk Division
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
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Telephone: (479) 575-8323
Fax: (479) 718-7695
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To: Chris Bosch
Fire Chief
From. Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman%
City Clerk Division
Date: October 11, 2004
Re: Resolution No. 150-04
The City Council passed the above resolution October 5, 2004, adopting NIMS
as our official management system for emergency situations. I have attached a
copy of the resolution.
This resolution will be recorded in the city clerk's office and microfilmed. If
anything else is needed please let the clerk's office know.
Attachment(s)
cc. Nancy Smith, Internal Auditor
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