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Date: 6/30/2005 Requesting Department: Fire -Rescue
Commission Meeting Date: 7/28/2005 District Impacted: All
Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance C Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: Comprehensive National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Purpose of Item:
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Resolution adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles and policies that
unifies Federal, State, and local lines of government for incident response in accordance to the
Homeland Security Presidential Directive/HSPD-5.
Background Information:
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Since the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, much has been
done to improve prevention, preparedness, response, recory, and mitigation capabilities and
coordination processes across the country. On February 2A, 2003, the President issued Homeland
Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, which directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to
develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS), according to HSPD-5.
On March 1, 2004, the Secretary issued the NIMS to provide a comprehensive national approach to
incident management that is applicable at all jurisdictional levels and across functional disciplines.
This NIMS provides a consistent, flexible, and adjustable nationwide approach for Federal, State, and
local governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover
from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. The NIMS also provides for
interoperability and compatibility among Federal, State, and local capabilities which includes a core
set of concepts, principles, terminology, and technologies covering the incident command system;
multi -agency coordination systems; unified command; training; identification and management of
resources (including systems for classifying types of resources); qualifications and certification; and
the collection, tracking, and reporting of incident information and incident resources.
While most majority of incidents are generally handled on a daily basis by a single jurisdiction at the
local level, there are important instances in which successful domestic incident management
operations depend on the involvement of multiple jurisdictions, functional agencies, and emergency
responder disciplines. These instances require effective and efficient coordination across this broad
spectrum of organizations and activities. The NIMS uses a systems approach to integrate the best of
existing processes and methods into a unified national framework for incident management. This
framework forms the basis for interoperability and compatibility that will, in turn, enable a diverse set
of public and private organizations to conduct well -integrated and effective incident management
operations. It does this through a core set of concepts, principles, procedures, and organizational
processes, terminology, and standards requirements applicable to a broad community of NIMS users.
To comply with the National Response Plan responsibilities, standards and requirements it is critical
that the City of Miami adopt the NIMS standardized procedures for managing personnel,
communications, and facilities. Failure to adopt this system will hinder the City's eligibility to receive
future Federal and State funding.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact: $0.00
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