Washington, D.C. – U. S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge has announced approval of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Nation’s first standardized management plan that creates a unified chain of command for Federal, state, and local lines of government for incident response. “NIMS gives all of our Nation’s responders the same framework for incident management and fully puts into practice the concept of, one mission, one team, one fight,” Ridge said.
“我认识到来自州和地方政府，执法，消防和紧急管理社区，紧急医疗服务，部落协会，公共卫生，私营部门，公共工程以及美国各地的非政府组织的敬业专业人士的努力Ridge说：“合作制作NIMS。”“这个独特的系统为我们国家的所有第一响应者和当局提供了同样的事件管理，恐怖袭击，自然灾害和其他紧急情况的基础。从我们的国家到社区，美国更安全。”
NIMS reportedly strengthens America’s response capabilities by identifying and integrating core elements and best practices for all responders and incident managers. Through a balance between flexibility and standardization, and use of common doctrine, terminology, concepts, principles, and processes, execution during a real incident will be consistent and seamless. Responders will be able to focus more on response, instead of organizing the response, and teamwork and assignments among all authorities will be clearly enhanced. Key elements and features of NIMS include:
- 事件命令系统（ICS）。NIMS概述了一个名为IC的标准事件管理组织，该组织建立了五个职能领域 - 指挥，操作，计划，物流和金融/管理 - 用于管理所有重大事件。为了确保进一步的协调以及在涉及多个司法管辖区或机构的事件中，统一司令部的原则已被普遍纳入NIMS。这个统一的命令不仅协调许多司法管辖区的努力，而且提供并确保了目标，战略，计划，优先事项和公共沟通的共同决定。
- Preparedness. Responder readiness to manage and conduct incident actions is significantly enhanced if professionals have worked together before an incident. NIMS recognizes this and defines advance preparedness measures such as planning, training, exercises, qualification and certification, equipment acquisition and certification, and publication management. Preparedness also incorporates mitigation activities such as public education, enforcement of building standards and codes, and preventive measures to deter or lessen the loss of life or property.
- Communications and Information Management. Standardized communications during an incident are essential and NIMS prescribes interoperable communications systems for both incident and information management. Responders and managers across all agencies and jurisdictions must have a common operating picture for a more efficient and effective incident response.
- 联合信息系统（JIS）。NIMS组织措施进一步增强了公共交流的努力。联合信息系统为公众提供了及时准确的事件信息和统一的公共信息。该系统采用联合信息中心，并在事件中将事件传播者召集在一起，以开发，协调和传递统一信息。这将确保联邦，州，部落和地方政府在事件期间发布相同的信息。
- NIMS集成中心（NIC）。为了确保NIMS仍然是一种准确有效的管理工具，NIMS NIC将由国土安全部部长确定，以评估对NIMS的拟议更改，捕获和评估所学的经验教训，并采用最佳实践。NIC将提供对NIMS的战略方向和监督，从长远来看，支持系统及其组件的常规维护和连续改进。NIC将制定并促进NIMS教育和培训的国家标准，急救人员通讯和设备，资源的键入，事件管理和响应者人员的资格和证书以及设备维护和资源的标准化。NIC将继续使用联邦，州，部落，地方，多学科和私人当局的协作过程来评估前瞻性变化并确保连续性和准确性。
The completion of NIMS follows the October 2003 nationwide deployment of the Initial National Response Plan (INRP) which represented the first step in aligning incident management response and actions between all Federal, state, tribal, local, and private communities. A final National Response Plan is under development and will eventually replace the INRP, while NIMS will continue to provide the Nation’s doctrinal guidance for incident management for acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
NIMS可用www.dhs.gov.
