FEMA 508-2, Incident Management Resources Page 1 of 31 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Typed Resource Definitions 03/20/2006 Page 2 of 31 Background: 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. Resource Typing: 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. Web Site: For more information, you can also refer to the National Mutual Aid and Resource Management Web site located at: http://www.fema.gov/nims/mutual_aid.shtm. Supersedure: This document replaces Incident Management Resources, dated July 2005. Changes: Tables updated to be consistent with ICS 300 and 400 curricula. Deleted information duplicating that in the NIMS document. • Incident Management and EOC Management Support Teams. • Planning, Operations and Finance/Administration Section Chiefs. Type V and a definition of the types added to the Incident Management Team. CAP removed from title of communications teams. Page 3 of 31 Table of Contents Background..................................................2 Resource Typing ............................................2 Web Site ...................................................2 Supersedure.................................................2 Changes ....................................................2 Airborne Communications Relay Team (Fixed-Wing) .............4 Airborne Communications Relay (Fixed-Wing)...................5 Airborne Transport Team (Fixed-Wing).........................6 Communications Support Team..................................7 Critical Incident Stress Management Team.....................8 Donations Coordinator .......................................10 Donations Management Personnel/Team .........................12 EOC Finance/Administration Section Chief/Coordinator ........13 EOC Management Support Team..................................14 EOC Operations Section Chief.................................15 EOC Planning Section Chief ..................................16 Evacuation Coordination Team ................................17 Evacuation Liaison Team (ELT) ...............................18 Incident Management Team (IMT) ..............................19 Individual Assistance Disaster Assessment Team ..............20 Individual Assistance Disaster Assessment Team Leader .......21 Mobile Communications Center (Also referred to as “Mobile EOC”)....22 Mobile Feeding Kitchen (Mobile Field Kitchen) ...............25 Public Assistance Coordinator................................26 Rapid Needs Assessment Team..................................28 Shelter Management Team......................................30 Volunteer Agency Liaison.....................................31 Page 4 of 31 RESOURCE: Airborne Communications Relay Team (Fixed-Wing) CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Aircraft MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: Component: Personnel Metric: See Note 1, See Note 2 Type I: Instrument-rated (IFR) pilot/co-pilot Type II: Non-instrument rated pilot/co-pilot Type III: Instrument rated (IFR) pilot/co-pilot Type IV: Non-instrument rated (VFR) pilot/co-pilot Component: Equipment Metric: See Note 3 Type I: Same as Type IV Type II: Same as Type IV Type III: Capable of operations up to 10,000? Type IV: Capable of operations up to 10,000? MSL, Carries (provided) airborne repeater (or cross-band repeater) for hands-off communications relay Component: Aircraft Metric: Fixed-Wing, See Note 4 Type I: Same as Type III Type II: No-overcast and clear-above flight conditions Type III: Flight possible through and in overcast conditions Type IV: Flight possible through overcast and clear-above conditions Comments: Team provides airborne communications relay using fixed-wing platforms to support Federal, State, and local emergency needs. Relays are primarily conducted through aircrews, but can also be accomplished through electronic repeaters carried aboard CAP aircraft. Varying levels of specialized management support and command/control capabilities are included in team structures. Notes: Airborne repeaters and crossband repeaters must be provided by the requesting agency, but team will install. Source: Washington State Civil Air Patrol Note 1: Crew members capable of at least 8 hours of flying per day and 14-hour duty day. Number of certified pilots, equipment operators, and technicians needed to maintain communications platform depending on size and capability of aircraft. Note 2: Trained communicator on board to “in-person” relay communications (“traffic”) from sender to receiver on miscellaneous frequencies or channels, including FCC and NTIA controlled frequencies. Note 3: Airborne platform for (voice, data, images) communications relay and airborne repeater traffic. Enables VHF/UHF communications where ground-to-ground contact is impossible. Note 4: Fixed-Wing single-engine or twin-engine aircraft (i.e., Cessna C182, C182RG, C206, TU206). Requires access to fuel supply and fueling points, and routine maintenance facilities and supplies for extended deployments. Page 5 of 31 RESOURCE: Airborne Communications Relay (Fixed-Wing) CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Aircraft MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: Type I: Same as Type II Type II: IFR-Capable Fixed-Wing CAP Aircraft Type III: Fixed-Wing CAP Aircraft Type IV: Fixed-Wing Aircraft (member owned) Component: Vehicle Metric: Capacity Type I: Same as Type II Type II: Same as Type III Type III: Same as Type IV Type IV: 2-4 passengers with cargo not to exceed design specification of aircraft Component: Equipment Metric: Flight Suit Type I: Same as Type II Type II: Same as Type III Type III: Same as Type IV Type IV: Appropriate level of PPE Component: Equipment Metric: Communications Type I: Same as Type III plus, Airborne Repeater capable of patching across multiple operating radio bands Type II: Same as Type III plus, Airborne Repeater supporting Federal frequency assignments Type III: Same as Type IV plus: VHF Radios Type IV: Standard FAA FM Radio Component: Personnel Metric: Training & Ratings Type I: Same as Type II Type II: Pilot – Private Pilot (instrument) or higher certificate and complete unit certification program Type III: Same as Type IV plus: Instrument rating desired, but not required Type IV: Pilot – Private Pilot or higher certificate and complete unit certification program Component: Personnel Metric: Crew Availability Type I: Same as Type II Type II: Same as Type III Type III: Same as Type IV Type IV: Aircrew(s) available for short duration operations (1 week or less) Component: Personnel Metric: Management Support - Coordination Capabilities Type I: Same as Type II Type II: Incident staff capable of managing air operations branch Type III: Incident staff capable of supporting independent flight release Type IV: Unit-level flight release COMMENTS: Aircrews can work a maximum of 12-hour shifts, depending on individual unit policies and procedures. Crew availability does not require continuous availability of specific personnel, only that crews are available to those specifications. Aircraft will be maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations. Aircraft will be expected to operate out of established airfield with paved runways. Aircrews will indicate fueling and runway requirements for the aircraft provided. Page 6 of 31 RESOURCE: Airborne Transport Team (Fixed-Wing) CATEGORY: Transportation (ESF #1) KIND: Aircraft MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: Component: Personnel Metric: Crew members, See Note 1 Type I: Instrument-rated (IFR) pilot/co-pilot Type II: Non-instrument rated pilot/co-pilot (1 pilot required only) Type III: Instrument-rated (IFR) pilot/co-pilot (pilot and co-pilot required) Type IV: Non-instrument rated pilot/ co-pilot (1 pilot required only) Component: Personnel Metric: Number of passengers Type I: Maximum 2 additional Type II: Maximum 3 Type III: Maximum 1 Type IV: Maximum 2 Component: Aircraft Metric: Fixed-Wing See Note 2 See Note 3 Type I: Airborne transport capable of operations up to 10,000? MSL Flight possible through and in overcast conditions (instrument meteorological conditions) Type II: Airborne transport capable of operations up to 10,000? MSL Visual meteorological conditions only Type III: Airborne transport capable of operations up to 10,000? MSL Flight possible through and in overcast conditions (instrument meteorological conditions) Type IV: Visual meteorological conditions only Component: Aircraft Metric: Cargo Type I: Carries up to 350 lbs. Type II: Carries up to 500 lbs. Type III: Carries up to 200 lbs. Type IV: Carries up to 350 lbs. COMMENTS: Team provides limited airborne transportation and emergency airlift to support Federal, State, and local agency needs using light fixed-wing platforms owned by CAP. Varying levels of specialized management support and command/control capabilities are included in team structures. Source: Washington State Civil Air Patrol Note 1: Crew members capable of at least 8 hours of flying per day and 14-hour duty day. Number of certified pilots, equipment operators, and technicians needed depends on size and capability of aircraft. Note 2: Fixed-Wing single-engine or twin-engine aircraft capable of 120 knots (130 mph) at cruise (i.e., Cessna C182, C182RG, C206, TU206). Capable of point-to-point transport into short airfields; Capable of eye-in-the-sky coordination of tactical teams on the ground and photo/imaging; GPS guided. Note 3: Requires access to fuel supply and fueling points, and routine maintenance facilities and supplies for extended deployments. Page 7 of 31 RESOURCE: Communications Support Team CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: Component: Personnel Metric: Manning Type I: 4 radio operators, 1 unit leader, 1 dedicated technician Type II: 3 radio operators, 1 unit leader, 1 technician on call Type III: 2 radio operators, 1 unit leader Type IV: 1 radio operator, 1 unit leader Component: Equipment Metric: Communications Type I: Mobile FAA FM Radio, Mobile and Portable VHF/FM Radios, capable of AES/DES encryption, Portable VHF/FM repeater, capable of AES/DES encryption, Mobile and Portable UHF/FM Radios, capable of AES/DES encryption, Portable UHF/FM repeater, capable of AES/DES encryption, Satellite Phone, ALE Capable HF Radio, HF E-mail Link Type II: Mobile FAA FM Radio, Mobile and Portable VHF/FM Radios, capable of DES encryption, Portable VHF/FM repeater, Mobile and Portable UHF/FM Radios, capable of DES encryption, Cell Phone, ALE Capable HF Radio Type III: Same as Type IV plus, HF Radio Type IV: Mobile FAA FM Radio, Mobile and Portable VHF/FM Radios, Cell Phone Component: Team Metric: Availability and Duration Type I: Same as Type II Type II: Extended operations (greater than 1 week) Type III: Same as Type IV Type IV: Short duration operations (1 week or less) Component: Management Support Metric: Coordination Capabilities Type I: Same as Type II Type II: Same as Type III Type III: Incident staff capable of managing the communications unit Type IV: Team management only COMMENTS: Availability does not require continuous availability of specific personnel, only that teams are available to those specifications. Personnel may be rotated in and out of specific team positions. Type IV teams are expected to serve as independent relay points. Type III teams are expected to support local level incident operations. Type II teams are expected to support regional incident operations with multiple agencies. Type I teams are expected to support national incident operations with multiple agencies. Page 8 of 31 RESOURCE: Critical Incident Stress Management Team CATEGORY: Health and Medical (ESF #8) KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Number of Team Coordinators Type I: 1-2 Type II: 1 Type III: 1 Component: Personnel Metric: Team Coordinator Experience and Comprehension Type I: Experience as supervisor of CISM Team in large-scale disaster situations in home and other States. Has extensive experience in CISM team administration and knowledge of ICISF standards. Type II: Experience as supervisor of CISM Team in medium- to large-scale disaster situations in home State. Has extensive experience in CISM team administration and knowledge of ICISF standards. Type III: Experience as supervisor of CISM Team in small-scale disaster situations in home State. Has experience in CISM team administration and knowledge of ICISF standards. Component: Personnel Metric: Team Coordinator Training Type I: Completed certification from the ICISF. Participated in training approved by the ICISF Type II: Completed certification from the ICISF. Participated in training approved by the ICISF Type III: Participated in training approved by the ICISF Component: Personnel Metric: Number of team members, See Note 1 Type I: 10-15 Type II: 2-4 Type III: 1 Component: Personnel Metric: Team member experience and comprehension Type I: Experience as part of CISM Team in large-scale disaster situations in home and other States. Has extensive experience in CISM administration and knowledge of ICISF standards. Type II: Experience as part of CISM Team in medium- to large-scale disaster situations in home State. Has extensive experience in CISM administration and knowledge of ICISF standards. Type III: Experience as part of CISM Team in small-scale disaster situations in home State. Component: Personnel Metric: Team member training Type I: Completed certification from the ICISF. Participated in training approved by the ICISF Type II: Completed certification from the ICISF. Participated in training approved by the ICISF Type III: Participated in training approved by the ICISF Page 9 of 31 Component: Equipment Metric: Type I: Laptop with wireless Internet capabilities, Satellite/cell phone Type II: Laptop with Internet capabilities, Cell phone Type III: COMMENTS: Note 1: Number of team members based on size of incident and effects on emergency responders; experience, training, and comprehension Team is responsible for the prevention and mitigation of disabling stress among emergency responders in accordance with the standards of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Team composition, management, membership and governance varies, but can include psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. Source: International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Page 10 of 31 RESOURCE: Donations Coordinator CATEGORY: Volunteers and Donations (ESF #15), Mass Care (ESF #6) KIND: Personnel MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Experience and Comprehension, See Note 1 Type I: Experience in supervisory role in Donation Coordination in three or more federally declared disaster situations in different States. Has extensive experience in working with NVOAD agencies and MOUs. Has organized and supervised Donation Management in a non-federally declared disaster., Has complete working knowledge of IA & PA and VAL functions under FEMA/State agreement. Understands function of long-term recovery committees Type II: Experience in supervisory role in Donation Coordination in a federally declared disaster., Has worked with a State VOAD on organizing donation management on non-federally declared disaster., Aware of IA and VAL functions under FEMA/State Agreement Type III: Experience in working with a federally declared disaster donation coordination effort. Active in VOAD meetings. Type IV: Has attended State VOAD meetings Component: Personnel Metric: Training Type I: Has TTT-Training and has trained donations management and volunteer coordination. Type II: Has had training in donations management and volunteer coordination. Type III: Has had training in donations management and volunteer coordination Type IV: Has had training in donations management and volunteer coordination. Component: Equipment Metric: Type I: Laptop with wireless Internet capabilities; Satellite or cell phone, Standardized donations management program and form templates for personalizing to disaster Type II: Laptop with wireless Internet capabilities; Satellite or cell phone, Standardized donations management program and forms Type III: Equipment provided by requesting State Type IV: Equipment provided by requesting State Page 11 of 31 COMMENTS: Note: 1 Number based on size and scope of event and public reaction to event. Possesses an operational knowledge of all aspects of donations coordination, including management of solicited and unsolicited funds, goods, and services from concerned citizens and private organizations following a catastrophic disaster situation. Interfaces with the other State and local government agencies, the FEMA Donations Coordinator, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), such as the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and religious organizations as appropriate for the emergency situation. Capable of the physical establishment and operation of the Donations Coordination Center (DCC), which may be part of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or other designated location, including facility, data management, and internal operations. Capable of managing donations phone banks, distribution centers, warehousing, and supply systems; and records offers of donated funds, goods, and volunteer services. The Donations Coordination/Management Team Leader determines number of donations coordinators per incident. Note: Donations Coordinator is a subsection of a Donations Management Team. Has working knowledge of the Individual Assistance and Public Assistance functions under FEMA/State agreement. Has working knowledge of establishing long-term recovery committees on local levels following events. Page 12 of 31 RESOURCE: Donations Management Personnel/Team CATEGORY: Volunteers and Donations (ESF #15) KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Team Leader Expertise, Training, and Experience Type I: X, (See Comments section) Type II: Component: Personnel Metric: Donations Specialist Training and Experience Type I: X, (See Comments section) Type II: X, (See Comments section), May be referred to as Donations Strike Team COMMENTS: A donations management team consists of one or two persons trained and experienced in all aspects of donations management. The team will be deployed to a disaster-affected jurisdiction after impact to assist in the organization and operations of local or state donations management in support of the affected jurisdiction. Each Person: Possesses an overall knowledge of all aspects of donations management at all levels. Capable of assisting the jurisdiction (if required) in the establishment of a multiagency warehouse, integration of donated goods and services into the overall disaster supply system, and recommends the establishment of local distribution centers, as necessary. Team Leader: Experienced in actual donations operations. Capable of providing advice on Voluntary Agency/Donations Coordination Team (DCT) coordination. Assists the NGOs, State, and local government in the coordination of joint activities to support donations management operations. Donations Specialist: Possesses an overall knowledge of all aspects of donations management at all levels. Capable of assisting in the physical establishment of the Donations Coordination Center (DCC) and the Phone Bank (if required). This includes facility, data management, and internal operations. Capable of assisting the NGOs, State, and local government in the coordination of joint activities to support donations management operations. Page 13 of 31 RESOURCE: EOC Finance/Administration Section Chief/Coordinator CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Personnel MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Experience, Training, and Comprehension Type I: Supervisory role in Finance/Admin in 3 or more federally declared disaster situations in different States., Has organized and supervised subunits of Section in a federally and/or non-federally declared disaster., Has extensive experience and training in IC system Type II: Supervisory role in Finance/Admin in a federally declared disaster situation in home and/or other State. Has organized and supervised subunits of Section in a non-federally declared disaster in home State., Has experience and training in IC system Type III: Training and/or experience in Finance/Admin for non-federally declared disaster situations in home State. Has training in IC system Component: Equipment Metric: Type I: Same as Type II except: Laptop with wireless Internet capabilities Type II: Same as Type III except: Laptop with Internet capabilities, Satellite/cell phone Type III: Equipment provided by requesting State: Laptop, Communications, Standardized forms commonly used in the execution of this function COMMENTS: Individual at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) responsible for tracking incident costs and reimbursement accounting, and coordinating/administering support for EOC personnel during disaster operations. This functions much the same as the standardized ICS structure described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Source: National Incident Management System, March 2004 Page 14 of 31 RESOURCE: EOC Management Support Team CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Information Officer Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Yes Type IV: Yes Component: Personnel Metric: Liaison Officer? Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Yes Type IV: Yes Component: Personnel Metric: Safety Officer Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Type IV: Component: Personnel Metric: Incident Commander, See Note 1 Type I: Optional Type II: Optional Type III: Optional Type IV: Component: Personnel Metric: Administrative Aide, See Note 2 Type I: Yes Type II: Type III: Type IV: COMMENTS: Provides support to the EOC Incident Commander. Typically comprised of an Information Officer, Liaison Officer, Safety Officer, and Administrative Aide, although some functions may be optional. These functions are much the same as the standardized ICS structure described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Note 1: An Incident Commander is an optional member of the team, since it is assumed that an EOC Incident Command/lead has already been established under which these support functions will operate. Refer also to “Incident Management Team.” Refer to the NIMS for information on Information Officer, Liaison Officer, and Safety Officer responsibilities. Note 2: This function provides administrative/secretarial support to the EOC Management Support Team. Responsibilities include keeping official minutes of team meetings, receiving phone calls to the EOC, making meeting arrangements, and other duties as needed. Source: FIRESCOPE, California Department of Emergency Services, 2001; Phoenix Fireground, City of Phoenix Fire Department, 2002 Page 15 of 31 RESOURCE: EOC Operations Section Chief CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Personnel MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Experience, Training, and Comprehension Type I: Supervisory role in Operations Section in 3 or more federally declared disaster situations in different States., Has organized and supervised subunits of Section in a federally and/or non-federally declared disaster., Has extensive experience and training in IC system. Type II: Supervisory role in Operations Section in a federally declared disaster situation in home and/or other State. Has organized and supervised subunits of Section in a non-federally declared disaster in home State. Has experience and training in IC system. Type III: Training and/or experience in Operations for non-federally declared disaster situations in home State. Has training in IC system Component: Equipment Metric: Type I: Same as Type II except: Laptop with wireless Internet capabilities Type II: Same as Type III except: Laptop with Internet capabilities, Satellite/cell phone Type III: Equipment provided by requesting State: Laptop, Communications, Standardized forms commonly used in the execution of this function COMMENTS: This individual at the EOC functions much the same as the Operations Section Chief described in the NIMS, and is responsible for; Managing tactical operations at the EOC oriented toward reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and property, establishing situation control, and restoring normal conditions. EOC coordination and delivery of disaster assistance programs and services, including emergency assistance, human services assistance, and infrastructure assistance; and oversight of subunits of the EOC Operations Section as warranted. Source: National Incident Management System, March 2004 Page 16 of 31 RESOURCE: EOC Planning Section Chief CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Personnel MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Experience, Training, and Comprehension Type I: Supervisory role in Planning Section in 3 or more federally declared disaster situations in different States., Has organized and supervised subunits of Section in a federally and/or non-federally declared disaster., Has extensive experience and training in IC system Type II: Supervisory role in Planning Section in a federally declared disaster situation in home and/or other State. Has organized and supervised subunits of Section in a non-federally declared disaster in home State., Has experience and training in IC system Type III: Training and/or experience in Planning for non-federally declared disaster situations in home State. Has training in IC system Component: Equipment Metric: Type I: Same as Type II except: Laptop with wireless Internet capabilities. Type II: Same as Type III except: Laptop with Internet capabilities, Satellite/cell phone. Type III: Equipment provided by requesting State: Laptop, Communications, Standardized forms commonly used in the execution of this function. COMMENTS: This individual at the EOC functions much the same as the Planning Section Chief described in the NIMS, and oversees all EOC functions oriented toward: • Incident-related data gathering and analysis regarding incident operations and assigned resources. • Developing alternatives for tactical operations. • Conducting planning meetings. • Preparing the IAP for each operational period. Source: National Incident Management System, March 2004 Page 17 of 31 RESOURCE: Evacuation Coordination Team CATEGORY: Transportation (ESF #1) KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Number based on size and scope of evacuation activities Type I: 1 Evacuation Coordination Team leader, 2 emergency management specialists, 2 information technology specialists, 2 transportation specialists Type II: Same as Type III, plus: 1 emergency management specialist Type III: 1 Evacuation Coordination Team leader, 1 information technology specialist, 1 transportation specialist Component: Equipment Metric: Scalable based on number of specialists needed Type I: 7 laptop computers with wireless/satellite Internet access, See Note 1, See Note 2 Type II: 4 laptop computers with wireless/satellite Internet access, See Note 1, See Note 2 Type III: Equipment provided by requesting State COMMENTS: Provides support in State and local emergency response efforts by compiling, analyzing, and disseminating traffic-related information that can be used to facilitate the rapid, efficient, and safe evacuation of threatened populations. Primarily operates in the State or local EOC as an extension of ESF #1 – Transportation. The mission of the Evacuation Coordination Team is to provide for the protection of life or property by removing endangered persons and property from potential or actual disaster areas to areas of less danger through the successful execution of evacuation procedures. Note 1: HURREVAC pre-loaded with requesting community clearance times in EVACDATA folder in HURREVAC. Note 2: Access to ETIS (obtain appropriate State password upon arrival from the local EOC); 2 satellite/cell phones. See also Evacuation Liaison Team Page 18 of 31 RESOURCE: Evacuation Liaison Team (ELT) CATEGORY: Transportation (ESF #1) KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Emergency Management Specialist Type I: X, See Note 1 Component: Personnel Metric: Information Technology Specialist Type I: X , See Note 1 Component: Personnel Metric: Department of Transportation Specialist Type I: X , See Note 1 Component: Equipment Metric: Deployment Equipment Type I: Two laptop computers with preloaded Internet access programs; See Note 2, two telephones (landline or cellular) COMMENTS: Provides support in State and local emergency response efforts by compiling, analyzing, and disseminating traffic-related information that can be used to facilitate the rapid, efficient, and safe evacuation of threatened populations. Primarily operates in the State or local EOC as an extension of ESF #1—Transportation. Variations may exist according to level of experience among team members. Note 1: Training, Certification (where available), and Experience; Scalable based on number of specialists needed Note 2: HURREVAC loaded (with requesting community clearance times in EVACDATA folder in HURREVAC); Internet browser (Explorer preferred); access to ETIS (obtain appropriate state password upon arrival from the local EOC). Source: ELT draft profile, submitted by State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, April 2003 Page 19 of 31 RESOURCE: Incident Management Team (IMT) CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Incident Commander Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Yes Type IV: Yes Other (Type V): Yes Component: Personnel Metric: Operations Section Chief Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Yes Type IV: Yes Other (Type V): As Needed Component: Personnel Metric: Planning Section Chief Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Yes Type IV: Yes Other (Type V): As Needed Component: Personnel Metric: Logistics Section Chief Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Yes Type IV: Yes Other (Type V): As Needed Component: Personnel Metric: Finance/Admin Section Chief Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Yes Type IV: As Needed Other (Type V): As Needed Component: Personnel Metric: Specialized Functions, (i.e., HAZMAT, Insurance, etc.) Type I: Yes Type II: Optional Type III: Optional Type IV: Optional Other (Type V): Optional COMMENTS: The IMT is an all hazard command team comprised of the Incident Commander, and appropriate command and general staff personnel assigned to an incident. (Source: FIRESCOPE) Refer to the NIMS for additional information on personnel responsibilities. Components and Capabilities: Variations may also be based on level and type of disaster experience. (i.e., local event experience vs. national event experience). Type I is a federally or State certified standing team comprised of approximately 38 members qualified and certified through the NWCG qualification process. A Type 1 IMT is the most robust IMT with the most experience; is fully equipped and self-contained and is typically deployed to incidents of national significance. Type II is a federally or State certified standing team comprised of up to approximately 38 members qualified and certified through the NWCG qualification process. A Type 2 IMT may be self-contained and is typically deployed to incidents of regional significance. Type III is a standing team of trained personnel from different departments, organizations, agencies, and jurisdictions within a state or metropolitan region, deployed within a state or region to manage or support incident management at incidents that extend beyond one operational period and possibly transition to a Type 2 or Type 1 IMT. Type IV is a designated team of fire, EMS, and/or law enforcement officers from a region or single jurisdiction (city or county), activated when necessary to manage a major or complex incident during the first 6-12 hours and possibly transition to a Type 3 IMT. Type V is a “pool” of primarily fire officers from several neighboring departments trained to serve in Command and General Staff positions during the first 6-12 hours of a major or complex incident and possibly transition to a Type 4 or Type 3 IMT. Source: DHS U.S. Fire Administration, 2005 Page 20 of 31 RESOURCE: Individual Assistance Disaster Assessment Team CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: See Note 1 Type I: 1 IA Disaster Assessment Team leader, 1 Disaster Recovery Center leader and team based on determination of number(s) of DRCs, 1 Voluntary Agency Liaison, 1 Donations Management leader Component: Equipment Metric: Type I: Laptop with wireless Internet capabilities, Satellite or cell phone, Standardized donations management, unmet needs, resource booklet, Various programs and form templates for personalizing to disaster COMMENTS: Note 1: Number based on size and scope of disaster and estimated assistance needs; knowledge. Team responsible for providing expert assessments of the disaster situation pertaining to claims for individual assistance and other programs. Disaster Recovery Center leader and team leader must have knowledge of all State programs and how they work with their Federal counterparts, must have worked as DRC State representative in one Federal disaster. Team members must have good knowledge of all State programs. All members must possess the ability to work with the public and understand disaster clients’ dynamics in helping them achieve adequate service delivery. This team is not part of the Incident Command System, but rather is a specialty team that may be called on during times of need. Page 21 of 31 RESOURCE: Individual Assistance Disaster Assessment Team Leader CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Personnel MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: See Note 1 Type I: Completed mission as administrative lead on 2 federally declared disasters as IA Team leader. Extensive knowledge of all programs (see comments for specifics) as well as assisted writing SAP- completed 10 years in EM in Human Services position Type II: Completed mission as administrative lead on federally declared disasters as IA Team leader. Good knowledge on all programs (see comments for specifics), completed 5 years in EM in Human Services position Type III: Completed mission as IA lead team member on federally declared disasters. Working knowledge on all programs (see comments for specifics), completed 3 years in EM in Human Services position Type IV: Completed mission as any member of an IA team on federally declared disasters. Attended classes on all programs (see comments for specifics) Component: Equipment Metric: Type I: Laptop with wireless Internet capabilities Type II: Equipment provided by requesting State Type III: Equipment provided by requesting State Type IV: COMMENTS: Individual responsible for leading the individual assistance disaster assessment team. (See Individual Assistance Disaster Assessment Team) Possesses an administrative knowledge of IA areas: Complete understanding of the State’s other needs; assistance-State administrative plan, good working knowledge of NEMIS program. Administrative knowledge of the immediate/regular Crisis Counseling program, Manufactured Housing program, IA Housing program. Programmatic/administrative knowledge of SBA disaster loans, IRS disaster program, USDA food stamps/commodities disaster program, legal aid, Farm Services, Administration on Aging Services. Ability to work with personnel issues, as well as work closely with the public information department. This team is not part of the Incident Command System, but rather is a specialty team that may be called on during times of need. Note 1: Completed Following Trainings: FEMA IA, Vol. Management, Donation Management Page 22 of 31 RESOURCE: Mobile Communications Center (Also referred to as “Mobile EOC”) CATEGORY: Communication (ESF #2) KIND: Vehicle MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Vehicle Metric: Chassis Type I: 48’-53’ custom trailer, bus chassis, conventional cab/van chassis, or diesel motorhome chassis with or without slide-out room Type II: 35’-40’ motorhome chassis with or without slide-out room Type III: 25’-35’ Gas or diesel motorhome chassis, or custom trailer (trailer does require additional tow vehicle) Type IV: Converted SUV or Travel Trailer, or 25’-40’ custom built trailer (trailer does require additional tow vehicle) Component: Equipment Metric: Interior Type I: 6-10 workstations, with private meeting area for Command personnel Type II: 4-6 workstations, with private meeting are for Command personnel Type III: 2-4 workstations Type IV: 1 to 2 workstations Component: Equipment Metric: Radio Frequency Transceivers Type I: RF Communications with adjoining agencies, State agencies through mutual aid transceiver and any other frequencies Type II: RF Communications with adjoining agencies, State agencies through mutual aid transceiver and any other frequencies Type III: RF Communications with adjoining agencies, State agencies through mutual aid transceiver Type IV: RF Communications within jurisdiction and with adjoining agencies Component: Equipment Metric: Internet Access Speed, High-Speed Fax Speed Type I: High bandwidth capabilities via satellite such as INMARSAT or V-Sat Type II: High bandwidth capabilities via satellite such as INMARSAT or V-Sat; Faxing through cell or satellite system (4,800 bps) Type III: Cellular system; Faxing through cell or satellite system (4,800 bps) Type IV: Via cellular system (portable) Component: Equipment Metric: Type of system, See Note 1 Type I: PBX office-style telephone system & Cellular PBX System (ML500 or similar) Type II: PBX office-style telephone system & Cellular PBX System (ML500 or similar) Type III: PBX office-style telephone system Type IV: Through individual cell phones only Component: Equipment Metric: On-Scene Video Monitoring Type I: Through camera/video system Type II: Through camera/video system Type III: Type IV: Component: Equipment Metric: Computer- Assisted Dispatch Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Yes Type IV: Page 23 of 31 Component: Equipment Metric: Computer/ Server Capabilities Type I: Same as Type III Type II: Same as Type III Type III: Hardwired and wireless LAN. Workstations should have Ethernet connection and 120 vac protected receptacle. All computer based software packages pre-installed Type IV: Basic computer systems only (power source must be provided from outside vehicle) Component: Personnel Metric: Function Type I: Same as Type II except: Driver/Operator with CDL certification Type II: Same as Type III plus: IT Support, Communications Support Type III: Same as Type IV Type IV: Driver/Operator Component: Personnel Metric: Deployment Capabilities Type I: See Note 2 Type II: See Note 2 Type III: See Note 2 Type IV: See Note 2 COMMENTS: Radio Frequency Transceivers—Every agency has their assigned RF equipment in use. These frequencies should be distributed throughout the unit along with the most used adjoining agency transceivers. A central Communications rack should be built near the Communications Officer position. This rack should contain less used adjoining agency radios and programmable radios, giving the unit the ability to communicate with as many agencies as possible. Type I & II units should have an Interoperability Module installed in addition to the central rack. This module will allow for different frequency transceivers to communicate commonly. Satellite Systems—NMARSAT system can be utilized for telecommunications and DOD secure data transfer. For a MCC the unit should be roof mounted and auto-tracking. Useful for video-teleconferencing, high quality voice transmission, faxing, and dial-up Internet access. V-Sat systems use roof-mounted auto-deploy, auto-tracking dishes, and allow large downloads of bandwidth. This bandwidth can be managed to provide Internet access, voice communications, and video transfer for sending live on-scene video back to an EOC or other location. The FCC continues to approve new technology for this system. Iridium, Global Star, or other Sat-phones are ideal for in-the-field communications. Microwave Units—Some States and jurisdictions have microwave-capable facilities and equipment installed for quality video transfer. Server Computers—A rack-mounted Server should be installed in Type I, II, and III units. This Server can be designed to mimic many of the operations and software in use at the EOC. A hard-wired LAN and a wireless LAN should also be installed to enable all workstations access to the Server. Telephone System—An office-style PBX system should be installed in Type I, II, and III units. This system can be integrated with landlines, cell lines, and satellite telephones. Each workstation should have a telephone unit as well as units on-hand for exterior operations. Cellular PBX System (ML500 or similar)—This unit is used for multiple cell lines (suggest 5). It is tied into the main PBX for distribution throughout unit. The unit has auto-detect sensors that check for landline first and then switch to cell if landline is not available. Camera and Video Systems—The unit should have an installed mast (no taller than 30’ without exterior supports) and camera system with monitors in both the conference and communications area. The video system controls the multiple inputs and distributes them to the monitors. The system should support the mast and camera, display Server Computer programs, helicopter downlink, DSS, and have the capability to receive signals from additional units by plugging into exterior console. Page 24 of 31 Video Teleconferencing N/A Note 1: Voice Communications through Landlines, Cell Lines, and Satellite. Note 2: All types should be capable of: • Operating in environment with little to no basic services, including no electrical service, no phone lines, and no cell towers. • Providing own power generation and fuel supply to operate a minimum of 3-4 days without refueling. • Sustaining long term deployment as well as short-term responses. • Facilitating communications between multiple agencies (Federal, State, county, and municipal agencies). • Operating as forward EOC. • Minimal set up time. • Serving basic personnel needs such as a bathroom, mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker where space is available. Source: North American Catastrophe Service, Inc., 2003. Page 25 of 31 RESOURCE: Mobile Feeding Kitchen (Mobile Field Kitchen) CATEGORY: Food & Water (ESF #11) KIND: Equipment MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Number of people unit is capable of feeding Type I: Feeds up to 1,000 twice daily Type II: Feeds up to 650 twice daily Type III: Feeds up to 300 twice daily Type IV: Feeds up to 100 twice daily Component: Equipment Metric: 1 Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT-I) Type I: 45-53’ trailer Type II: 36-42’ trailer Type III: 20-30’ trailer Type IV: 16-18’ trailer (concession type) Component: Vehicle Metric: See Note 1 Type I: Yes Type II: Yes Type III: Yes Type IV: Yes Component: Personnel Metric: Number of Kitchen Support Personnel Type I: 4, including kitchen supervisor Type II: 3, including kitchen supervisor Type III: 2 Type IV: 2 COMMENTS: The Mobile Feeding Kitchen (Mobile Field Kitchen or Rapid Deployment Kitchen) is a containerized kitchen that can be positioned forward in fulfillment of ESF #11. The units are used to support feeding operations at emergency incidents. It should be capable of providing hot meals twice daily to 650 to 1,000 individuals, either those providing the emergency response or those displaced by the disaster. Note 1: 2 1/2-Ton or 5-Ton Truck and Driver for Transport (1 Truck + Driver). The system should be equipped to provide storage, refrigeration, sanitation, and other essentials for all types of meal preparation. The units may be fitted with convection and conventional ovens, steam and tilt skillets, and modern burner units. The kitchens may come with a support trailer that carries tables, chairs, additional implements, tents or dining hall facilities as requested. The kitchen should provide a minimum of 360 square feet of food preparation and serving areas protected from natural elements of the environment. All food preparation equipment, the electrical supply, the environmental control system, and all related controls should be included. Setup and tear down should be accomplished in approximately 45 minutes. Page 26 of 31 RESOURCE: Public Assistance Coordinator CATEGORY: Information & Planning (ESF #5) KIND: Personnel MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Training, See Note 1 Type I: Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC), Basic Training, on-the-job training and CE, Attending Scoping Meetings and FEMA State PA meetings Type II: Trainee Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC), Basic Required Training, CE and on-the-job training for an average of 2 disasters. Assisted a PAC on the average 2 disasters, Attend applicant briefings and kick-off meetings Type III: Project Officer (PO), Basic Training CE, and on-the-job training, Prepare PWs, Attend applicant briefings and kick-off meetings Type IV: Trainee Project Officer (PO), Basic Required Training and on-the-job training for an average of 2 disasters. Assisted a PO on the average 2 disasters, Attend applicant briefings and kick-off meetings Component: Equipment Metric: Type I: Same as Type II Type II: Same as Type III Type III: Same as Type IV Type IV: Laptop/wireless Internet capabilities, Satellite/or cell phone, GPS, General Office Supplies, Standard Forms, All-weather equipment and clothing COMMENTS: The Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) is a subsection of the Public Assistance Team (PAT). The PAC is assigned to work with a Public Assistance (PA) applicant from declaration to funding approval. Posses an in-depth working knowledge of disaster relief laws, regulations, and Public Assistance programs and recovery roles of government and the private sector. Must have working knowledge of Project Worksheets preparation and validation, environmental and flood plain regulations, insurance requirements, Preliminary Damage Assessment, and 406 Mitigation. Capable of representing FEMA and officiating at public meetings and managing Project Officers and support staff. Working knowledge of NEMIS. Leadership, management, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and cognitive skills are required. The PAC performs functions of public assistance involving seven categories of eligible work as well as working with public officials on several areas of responsibility. This team is not part of the Incident Command System, but rather is a specialty team that may be called on during times of need. Note 1: Basic Required Training: • Recovery Operation I and II; Debris Management and Technology Security • Continuing Education (CE) as example Environmental and Historical Preservation • 406 Hazard Mitigation; Page 27 of 31 RESOURCE: Public Assistance Coordinator (continued) • PA Cost Estimating Format • On-the-Job Training Page 28 of 31 RESOURCE: Rapid Needs Assessment Team CATEGORY: Resource Management KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Management Element Type I: Team Leader, FEMA Representative Component: Personnel Metric: Assessment Element Type I: HazMat Specialist, Medical Specialist, Mass Care Specialist, Infrastructure Specialist, Fire/US&R Component: Personnel Metric: Support Element Type I: Telecomm Specialist, Logistics Specialist, Operations Specialist Component: Equipment Metric: Deployment Equipment Type I: Personal Kit, Resupply Kit, Team Life Support Kit, Team Admin. Kit, Vehicle Kit, Communications Support Kit, Fly-Away Kit COMMENTS: Number Determined by Size of Event. Determined by Number of Personnel Deployed with Team. There is only one type of RNA Team. Variations may exist and/or specialists may be added according to the type and scale of disaster. Provides a rapid assessment capability immediately following a major disaster or emergency. The RNA Team will collect and provide information to determine requirements for critical resources needed to support emergency response activities. The Team is responsible for assessing both overall impact of a disaster event, and determining State and/or Federal immediate response requirements. • Management Element–supervises and coordinates the assessment process and team logistical support. • State Team Leader–maintains overall responsibility for RNA Team operations, knowledgeable of local assets, geographic information, information management systems, State Page 29 of 31 RESOURCE: Rapid Needs Assessment Team (continued) response plans and procedures, State assets, response philosophies, etc. • FEMA Representative Assessment Element–members of the assessment element are cross-trained in more than one ESF, enabling them to assess immediate needs and requirements in more than one functional area. • HazMat Specialist (representing ESF #10)–assesses the affected sites and facilities and their potential for public exposure, identifies unsafe areas and types of hazards, contamination threats, and local hazardous materials mutual aid response capability. • Medical Specialist (representing ESF #8)–assesses the health/medical infrastructure including hospital and primary care systems, pharmacy systems, special population needs, environmental health, sanitation issues, emergency medical services, and patient evacuation needs and capabilities. • Mass Care Specialist (representing ESF #6, 11)–assesses the status of needs for mass feeding and emergency mass shelters, bulk distribution of relief supplies, emergency first aid needs, potential secondary disaster effects, and State and local governmental volunteer capability. • Infrastructure Specialist (representing ESF #3)–assesses the status of transportation. • Fire/Urban Search & Rescue (representing ESF #4, 9)–assesses the status of fire and search and rescue services including capabilities and limitations of any existing mutual aid agreements. Also identifies immediate needs for fire and/or search and rescue services. • Support Element (QRS)–provides documentation, logistics, and communications support for the Management and Assessment elements. • Telecommunications Specialists–installs, operates, and maintains the communications support package and provides technical support to the team during deployment. • Logistics Specialist–provides logistical support and services for the team during all phases of team activity. • Operations Specialist–collects assessment data from the Assessment Element, compiles data into report formats, and transmits reports to required individuals and organizations. Source: FEMA Rapid Needs Assessment Team Operations Manual, April 2001 Page 30 of 31 RESOURCE: Shelter Management Team CATEGORY: Mass Care (ESF #6) KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Shelter Supervisor Type I: X Type II: X Type III: X Component: Personnel Metric: Medical Services Manager? Type I: X Type II: Type III: Component: Equipment Metric: Operations Manager (water, sanitation, power, structural) Type I: X Type II: X Type III: Component: Vehicle Metric: Food Services Manager Type I: X Type II: Type III: Component: Supply Metric: Exposure Control Monitor (depends on type of event) Type I: Optional Type II: Optional Type III: Optional COMMENTS: Number Determined by Size of Shelter Operations. The Shelter Management Team provides the managerial and operation support for a shelter used to house, feed, counsel, provide first aid, and related social services and welfare activities required to assist the victims of an emergency. Responsibilities of the team may include all or some of the following: operating the shelter; establishing security; ensuring the availability of adequate care, food, sanitation, and first aid; selecting and training personnel to perform operational tasks; monitoring contamination; performing decontamination; establishing exposure control and monitoring; monitoring overpressure and filtration systems; performing post-event reconnaissance; and directing egress. Page 31 of 31 RESOURCE: Volunteer Agency Liaison CATEGORY: Volunteers & Donations KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: COMPONENT: Personnel Metric: Experience, Training, Knowledge Type I: Has TTT-Training and has trained donations management and volunteer coordination., Has extensive experience in working with NVOAD agencies and MOUs., Experience in supervisory role as a VAL in 3 or more federally declared disaster situations in different States., Has complete working knowledge of IA & PA and VAL functions under FEMA/State agreement, Broad understanding and great flexibility in possible models of LTRC that could be used. Type II: Has had training in donations management and volunteer coordination. Has worked with a State VOAD on organizing donation management on non-federally declared disaster. Experience in supervisory role as a VAL in a federally declared disaster. Aware of IA and VAL functions under FEMA/State Agreement Type III: Has had training in donations management and volunteer coordination, Active in VOAD meetings. Experience in working with a VAL in a federally declared disaster. Type IV: Has had training in donations management and volunteer coordination. Has attended State VOAD meetings COMMENTS: Serves as the central point between government entities and volunteer organizations in the coordination of information and activities of VOADs (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters) responding in times of disaster, including those services in execution of ESF # 6 – Mass Care and ESF #15 – Volunteers and Donations. Coordinates responding voluntary agency donations efforts, including handling, storage, and disbursement of donated goods and emergent volunteers who offer assistance in a disaster response. Establishes and maintains systems for emergency need, special needs, and unmet needs referrals from FEMA/State sources to and among the voluntary agencies. Closely coordinates voluntary agency activities with community relations, donations management, PIO/JIC, and other VOLAG agencies. Assist with framework and assignment of agencies to establishing the long-term recovery committees (LTRC). Working with State VOAD’s leadership, establish frequent coordination meetings with VOAD agencies during the response phase of the disaster and continued scheduling of meetings to transition to the LTRC.