On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5. HSPD-5 directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.
ICS 100, Introduction to
the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System
(ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This
course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational
structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship
between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Volunteer
Recruitment and Management;
Applying
business concepts to your volunteer program
While most volunteer programs exist in non-profit
entities, the concepts that mark success and profits for businesses will
also help your program succeed. This presentation covers the principles
to ensuring success in your volunteer program, whether it is large or
small.
