Typed Resource Definitions - Search and Rescue Resources (FEMA 508-8 / November 2005) - Softcover

Security, U. S. Department Of Homeland; Agency, Federal Emergency Management

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1482387026 ISBN 13: 9781482387025

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

The National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Initiative supports the National Incident Management System (NIMS) by establishing a comprehensive, integrated national mutual aid and resource management system that provides the basis to type, order, and track all (Federal, State, and local) response assets. For ease of ordering and tracking, response assets need to be categorized via resource typing. Resource typing is the categorization and description of resources that are commonly exchanged in disasters via mutual aid, by capacity and/or capability. Through resource typing, disciplines examine resources and identify the capabilities of a resource’s components (i.e., personnel, equipment, training). During a disaster, an emergency manager knows what capability a resource needs to have to respond efficiently and effectively. Resource typing definitions will help define resource capabilities for ease of ordering and mobilization during a disaster. As a result of the resource typing process, a resource’s capability is readily defined and an emergency manager is able to effectively and efficiently request and receive resources through mutual aid during times of disaster.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1482387026
• ISBN 13: 9781482387025
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 42