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Institutionalizing ICS
ICS training is being integrated into training programs. GPSTC has incorporated the ICS courses into its supervisor and managementlevel courses for both fire and police. NIMS ICS and NRP courses also are being incorporated into the certified emergency management program.

NIMS Training update for Georgia Jan 2006

The NIMS Training will be conducted by both the GPSTC and the Georgia Forestry Commission. They will provide the following classes in the field on request, and at the academy:

1. Classroom combined course- IS 700 and IS 100
2. Classroom IS200
3. Multiple Disciplines Course IS 300 and IS 400

• The Georgia Public Safety Training Center was awarded funds to deliver and assist state and local agencies with NIMS training consistent with the National Integration Center standards. Completed in August
• The GPSTC GPA division has institutionalized the NIMS training into basic mandate and also into the supervisor and management level courses. The Training Division OHS-EMA has also added the NIMS course to the CEM certification.
• GPSTC is in the process of training a cadre of qualified instructors to teach the NIMS courses.

Local hosts for all levels of course are bing sought. use the request for traing form found on this page to initiate a request toget local traing in your area.

National Incident Management System Creates Path for Agencies to Work Together

The State of Georgia is taking applications for Members to be on regional Incident Management Teams (IMT)

The State of Georgia is taking applications for Members to be on regional Incident Management Teams (IMT)
The State of Georgia is taking applications for Members to be on regional Incident Management Teams ( IMT). This program, funded through ODP and managed locally will eventually be a resource for our state in events and incidents in the TYPE three category ( ref NIMS/ICS typing ). We need assistance in getting the word out to all public safety disciplines and agencies so we can get teams that are cross-discipline as much as possible. We request the attached letter be posted on your web site with the link to OHS GEMA site. Details and the application are on the GEMA home page as well as the contact information for questions. go to http://www.ohs.state.ga.us/ look in Featured issues for the 2006 IMT team info. There are three documents to review, the memo, the application and the book which defines the program. This is a joint project of the Georgia Forestry Commission, OHS GEMA and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center along with the Georgia Mutual Aid Group. IMT Application Memo

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What Does NIMS and ICS Include?
NIMS includes commandand management,preparedness, resourcemanagement,communications andinformation management,supporting technologies, andongoing management and maintenance. The IncidentCommand System (ICS) is only one component of NIMS,but is the most important for establishing commandand management.

Which Disciplines Need ICS Training?
ICS has proven to be an effective and efficient incident management system. ICS merges facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and communications into a common organizational structure. In Georgia, the adoption and implementation of NIMS is high priority. To meet NIMS compliance guidelines, the Office of Homeland SecurityGeorgia Emergency Management Agency (OHS-GEMA) has identified the following 10 core disciplines to undergo training and implement ICS into communicating priorities, plans and actions: fire services, hazardous material response teams, emergency medical services, emergency management, law enforcement, public works, government administration, public safety communications, health care and public health.

Why Should You Use ICS?