ID
3-509-1226
Name
Emergency Medical Services Operations Officer
Status
Published
Version
1.3
Updated
12/3/2019 11:35:31 AM
Original Release
11/07/2017
Last Major Release
12/03/2019
Resource Category
Emergency Medical Services
Primary Core Capability
Public Health, Healthcare, and Emergency Medical Services
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations Officer plans, accounts for, coordinates use of, schedules, and dispatches EMS task forces, strike teams, and single unit resources
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities |
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Types | |
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Type | Description |
Type 1 | Same as Type 2, PLUS: The NIMS Type 1 EMS Operations Officer directs the operations of EMS task forces, strike teams, and single unit resources deployed to support medical operations during emergencies and disasters, and: 1. May work as the Medical/EMS Group Supervisor or Medical/EMS Branch Director in the ICP 2. Supervises operational assignments 3. Reports work progress 4. Reports status of resources to the ICP Operations Section Chief |
Type 2 | The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Type 2 EMS Operations Officer plans, accounts for, coordinates use of, schedules, and dispatches EMS task forces, strike teams, and single unit resources deployed to support EMS operations during emergencies and disasters, and: 1. Reports to the Medical/EMS Group Supervisor or Branch Director in the Incident Command Post (ICP) 2. Coordinates operational assignments 3. Conducts planning and report work progress 4. Reports status of resources to the Resource Unit Leader in the ICP 5. Coordinates sustainment needs with Logistics Section of ICP |
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Education | Not Specified |
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Training | Not Specified |
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Experience | Not Specified |
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Physical/Medical Fitness | The NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions. |
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Currency | Provider must carry out and use any background checks as applicable law specifies. This may include a background check completed within past 12 months, sex offender registry check, and a local, state, and national criminal history. |
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Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications | Not Specified |
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Composition and Ordering Specifications |
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Specification |
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment |
Notes |
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References |
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Reference |
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 |
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 |
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016 |
CDC, Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders, September 2008 |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Emergency Medical Services Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach, June 2000 |
NHTSA, The National EMS Education Standards, January 2009 |
NHTSA, The National EMS Scope of Practice Model, February 2007 |
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Guidance of Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Response to CBRN Terrorism Incidents, June 2008 |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Materials Awareness, latest edition adopted |
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection, latest edition adopted |
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens, latest edition adopted |