What is the Ndpc?
The National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) is a partnership of several nationally recognized organizations whose membership is based on the urgent need to address the counter-terrorism preparedness needs of the nation’s emergency first responders within the context of all hazards including chemical.
What does the National Domestic Preparedness Office do?
Its mission is to coordinate and facilitate all federal WMD efforts to assist state and local responders in their response to a WMD event. This requires assistance in planning, training, equipment, exercise, and health and medical issues.
Which organization specializes in training for explosives live explosives and incendiary devices?
The Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) at NMT provides specialized training that focuses on explosives and incendiary devices.
Which entity is the only federally chartered training Center for weapons of mass destruction?
the United States Department of Homeland Security
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), located in Anniston, Alabama, is the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s only federally chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training center.
What is the foundation of all emergency management activities?
Hazard Identification is the foundation of all emergency management activities.
What does Ncbrt stand for?
National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
The National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT) provides high-quality training to emergency responders throughout the United States and its territories.
Which staff member in an incident command system interacts with the public and media?
These Command Staff positions include the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer. The Public Information Officer maintains responsibility for all interaction between Command and the media and coordinates the release of information on the situation and response efforts.
How do I become an Incident Commander?
Becoming an incident commander
- Strong communication skills.
- A high-level knowledge of incident management best practices and systems.
- Problem-solving skills.
- The ability to make quick, confident decisions.
- Listening and synthesis skills.
- Previous experience with major incidents (either as a participant or an observer)
Who reports to the Incident Commander?
Command Staff
Command Staff: The staff who report directly to the Incident Commander, including the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, and other positions as required.
