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Links... CDC.gov
(www.cdc.gov)
is your online source for credible health
information and is the official Web site of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
DHS.gov
(www.dhs.gov)
features topical homeland security information for
citizens, businesses and responders.
Ed.gov
(http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html).
Here is a link with lots of resources to help
schools with Emergency Planning issues.
EPA.gov
(www.epa.gov/emergencies/index.htm)
is a Web site that is focused to ensure that this
nation is better prepared for environmental
emergencies, EPA is working with other federal
partners to prevent accidents as well as to maintain
superior response capabilities.
Everyonegoeshome.com
(www.everyonegoeshome.com)
is a national program by the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation
to prevent line-of-duty deaths and injuries.
FEMA.gov
(www.fema.gov)
is the Web site for the Federal Emergency Management
Agency … the federal agency charged with building
and supporting the nation's emergency management
system. It is an invaluable site for businesses,
citizens and responders.
Fire
Engineering magazine (www.fireengineering.com) has
provided training, education, and management
information for fire and emergency services
personnel worldwide. Articles are written by experts
in the fire service and focus on lessons-learned.
Firesimulator.com
(www.firesimulator.com) offers an exceptional, no-cost, computer simulation
application to help train firefighters practice
firefighting tactics using structures that you will
see in your own jurisdiction. For a great
application on Incident Management, take a look at Coordinated
NIMS Incident Planner (www.firesimulator.com/CNIP.htm)
assists first responders and management teams
in the development of Incident Action Plans.
HSEEP
(https://hseep.dhs.gov/pages/1001_HSEEP7.aspx).
The Homeland Security
Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) is a
capabilities and performance-based exercise program
that provides a standardized methodology and
terminology for exercise design, development,
conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning.
ICS
Forms (www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/ICSResource/ICSResCntr_Forms.htm).
Here is the site for all the Incident Command System
(ICS) forms.
NFPA.org
(www.nfpa.org)
is the authority on fire, electrical and building
safety.
NLM.gov
(www.nlm.nih.gov/)
is the National Library of Medicine Web site and it
is filled with helpful information including WISER
(Wireless Information System for Emergency
Responders). WISER is a system designed to assist
first responders in hazardous material incidents.
WISER provides a wide range of information on
hazardous substances, including substance
identification support, physical characteristics,
human health information, and containment and
suppression advice. It is downloadable to
computer or PDA, easy to use and it is
FREE. Download here: www.wiser.nlm.nih.gov/
United States Corps of Chaplains (http://www.theuscoc.com) "The United States Corps of Chaplains is dedicated to primary missions of providing ministerial support and military honors and assistance to active military members, veterans, and their families while also providing ministerial service to the civilian community and all possible assistance in response to disasters of any type."
Fully Involved Fire (http://fullyinvolvedfire.com) Professional Training for Fire Professionals. This is a really useful site that features relevant information for fire fighters. Great simulations to use in your training programs.
Science and Development Network (http://www.scidev.net) News, views and information about science, technology and development.
Ready.gov (www.ready.gov) is a really good Web site with "Prepare, Plan and
Stay Informed" information for Americans.
 We think this is a superb Incident Management tool. Fits in your pocket; waterproof, tear-proof, accurate and up-to-date.
www.informedguides.com
 Here is another excellent tool you may want to incorporate into your incident management inventory. The Command Board is a portable, multi-purpose ICS tool.
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