Teach ICS, NIMS, and NRF in a REAL and PRACTICAL Way!
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Emergency Operations Centers are amazing resources for responders. They provide tools, intelligence, and resources so responders can better meet the objectives of their mission. They are also amazing teaching tools for training future generations of responders and response leaders.
Students are much more technologically advanced than those currently in command roles nationwide. With the right guidance and training, students can be an invaluable resource for our Nation's disaster response model. This manual explains and demonstrates how. This manual is not only a way to springboard new learners into emergency management but a resource for veterans within the trade to consider new angles and approaches. |
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The book is laid out so that each chapter is a real, or novel ICS or NIMS position. Each student or group of students takes a chapter and with only a little bit of guidance, the students will be able to produce an open-source intelligence Incident Action Plan that will be immediately useful to those working any real incident scene or training scenario. We have made all of our documents open-source on our Mission Support / Resources page so the entire project is turn-key. Feel free to edit or modify them as you like! This manual and classroom project solidifies the foundational knowledge of ICS 100, NIMS 700, and the NRF 800 into a practical and tangible product. It has proven to be extensively engaging and helpful in student learning.
Take Your Program to the Next Level
There is no reason why you can't use your program to support real incidents right now. Everything is available on the internet before it gets passed down the chain of command to the boots-on-the-ground responders. The problem is that responders don't have the time to be searching the vast resources of the internet like your students do. Providing properly cited open-source intelligence to government response teams or non-profit disaster response organizations can be invaluable. Simple information like lightning tracking, power grid information, or breaking news can make real differences in how disaster responders provide assistance.
You can do this! Here's how:
1.) Be a dedicated teacher and have students who want to help during real disasters
2.) Get the book, download the resources, and practice creating an IAP with a few made-up disasters
(Don't worry the first is usually a learning experience. They get better and better every day!)
3.) Team up with a national response team based out of your area. We chose a federal Disaster Medical Assistance Team because I have experience with the team and their deployments are typically 2-weeks in duration which is perfect for student engagement. Any team that responds to disasters outside of your area will work though. From the Red Cross to Team Rubicon, intelligence helps every one! Explain what you're capable of providing them, show them an example, and get a team contact.
4.) Practice and wait! Disaster response teams typically respond once every 1-2 years. When that time comes, make contact with your team contact and start emailing them your daily briefing. They will appreciate the hometown support and the useful intelligence. Ask for suggestions on content!
That's all their is to it. Share what you learn, how your students help, and any resources we can post for others to use!
You can do this! Here's how:
1.) Be a dedicated teacher and have students who want to help during real disasters
2.) Get the book, download the resources, and practice creating an IAP with a few made-up disasters
(Don't worry the first is usually a learning experience. They get better and better every day!)
3.) Team up with a national response team based out of your area. We chose a federal Disaster Medical Assistance Team because I have experience with the team and their deployments are typically 2-weeks in duration which is perfect for student engagement. Any team that responds to disasters outside of your area will work though. From the Red Cross to Team Rubicon, intelligence helps every one! Explain what you're capable of providing them, show them an example, and get a team contact.
4.) Practice and wait! Disaster response teams typically respond once every 1-2 years. When that time comes, make contact with your team contact and start emailing them your daily briefing. They will appreciate the hometown support and the useful intelligence. Ask for suggestions on content!
That's all their is to it. Share what you learn, how your students help, and any resources we can post for others to use!