Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on December 16, 2009, the release of revisions to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) Forms Booklet. According to the Federal Register, the ICS Forms Booklet was developed to assist emergency response personnel in the use of ICS and corresponding documentation during incident operations.
The Emergency Management and Response—Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC) confirmed that the booklet is a companion to the NIMS ICS Field Operation Guide. It complements existing incident management programs and does not replace relevant emergency operations plans, laws, and ordinances. This updated version of the ICS Forms Booklet incorporates best practices, lessons learned, and input form emergency stakeholders.
FEMA invites first responders to examine the 111-page document (PDF, 1.58 Mb), and provide comments by January 15. Comments must be identified by docket number FEMA-2009-0013, and can be submitted by one of the following methods:
(1) Mail: Regulation and Policy Team, Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20472;
(2) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments;
(3) E-mail: FEMA-POLICY@dhs.gov. Include docket number in the subject line.
The Emergency Management and Response—Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EMR-ISAC) confirmed that the booklet is a companion to the NIMS ICS Field Operation Guide. It complements existing incident management programs and does not replace relevant emergency operations plans, laws, and ordinances. This updated version of the ICS Forms Booklet incorporates best practices, lessons learned, and input form emergency stakeholders.
FEMA invites first responders to examine the 111-page document (PDF, 1.58 Mb), and provide comments by January 15. Comments must be identified by docket number FEMA-2009-0013, and can be submitted by one of the following methods:
(1) Mail: Regulation and Policy Team, Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Room 835, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20472;
(2) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments;
(3) E-mail: FEMA-POLICY@dhs.gov. Include docket number in the subject line.
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