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File #: 20-0120    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Staff Report Status: Filed
File created: 9/1/2020 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 9/8/2020 Final action: 9/8/2020
Title: National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training Brief Description: The National Incident Management System is a comprehensive system that improves local emergency response operations through the application of standardized emergency procedures and preparedness measures. NIMS was developed by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to facilitate coordination between all responders. At Council's request, staff is providing an update on NIMS training.
Indexes: EMS, Fire
Attachments: 1. FEMA NIMS Implementation Objectives, 2. NIMS Training Program FAQs

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National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training

Brief Description:   The National Incident Management System is a comprehensive system that improves local emergency response operations through the application of standardized emergency procedures and preparedness measures. NIMS was developed by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to facilitate coordination between all responders.  At Council’s request, staff is providing an update on NIMS training.

Recommendation

Submitted by,

Jane Howington, City Manager

Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief