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<br />IS700 NIMS Course Summary <br /> <br />Summary of Course Content <br /> <br />Security to develop the National Incident Management System, or NIMS. NIMS provides <br />for interoperability and compatability among all responders. <br /> <br />NIMS Concepts and Principles <br /> <br />NIMS provides a framework for interoperability and compatibility by balancing flexibility <br />and standardization. <br /> <br />. NIMS provides a flexible framework that facilitates government and private <br />entities at all levels working together to manage domestic incidents. This <br />flexibility applies to all phases of incident management, regardless of cause, size, <br />location, or complexity. <br />. NIMS provides a set of standardized organizational structures, as well as <br />requirements for processes, procedures, and systems designed to improve <br />interoperability. <br /> <br />NIMS Components <br /> <br />NIMS is comprised of several components that work together as a system to provide a <br />national framework for preparing for, preventing, responding to, and recovering from <br />domestic incidents. These components include: <br /> <br />· Command and management. <br />· Preparedness. <br />· Resource management. <br />· Communications and information management. <br />· Supporting technologies. <br />· Ongoing management and maintenance. <br /> <br />Although these systems are evolving, much is in place now. <br /> <br />Command and Management <br /> <br />NIMS standard incident management structures are based on three key organizational <br />systems: <br /> <br />· The Incident Command System (ICS), which defines the operating <br />characteristics, management components, and structure of incident management <br />organizations throughout the life cycle of an incident <br />· Multiagency Coordination Systems, which define the operating characteristics, <br />management components, and organizational structure of supporting entities <br />· Public Information Systems, which include the processes, procedures, and <br />systems for communicating timely and accurate information to the public during <br />emergency situations <br /> <br />Preparedness <br /> <br />Effective incident management begins with a host of preparedness activities. These <br />activities are conducted on a "steady-state" basis, well in advance of any potential <br />incident. Preparedness involves a combination of: <br /> <br />· Planning, training, and exercises. <br />· Personnel qualification and certification standards. <br />· Equipment acquisition and certification standards. <br /> <br />NIMS Page 2 <br />