This interactive computer-based course provides the principles, tools, processes, and systems used in the NIMS that incident managers need for timely and effective resource management during an incident.
The initiative is being developed to link security equipment at 450 airports throughout the United States, allowing for real-time information sharing agency-wide.
"Our borders represent an enormous security challenge -- as well as a vital economic lifeline -- protecting both will result in a secure and prosperous future for our nation." Secretary Chertoff
FEMA has pre-positioned disaster supplies in hurricane prone, earthquake prone, and cities that have highly populous metropolitain areas. The goal in doing this is to substantially shorten the response times from incident to delivery of critical assets.
AreaRAE toxic gas detectors were deployed at the 132nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 6. The wireless detectors provided venue protection for spectators in the grandstands, as well as within the infield.