ID
3-509-1227
Name
Emergency Medical Services Logistics Officer
Status
Published
Version
1.3
Updated
12/3/2019 11:30:48 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) Logistics Officer supports the Medical Logistics Unit deployed for sustained medical and EMS operations during emergencies and disasters
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 Logistics Officer directs the operations of an EMS Logistics Unit deployed to support medical operations during emergencies and disasters, may work in the designated ICP, Emergency Operations Center, or Ambulance Dispatch Agency as a Medical/EMS Logistics Unit Leader and: 1. Supervises operational assignments 2. Reports work progress and status of medical logistics resources to the Logistics Section Chief 3. Coordinates activities with other Medical/EMS Branches, or groups 4. Assists the ICP Demobilization Unit Leader in planning for inspection 5. Reconstitutes EMS resources |
Type 2 | The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Type 2 EMS Logistics Officer supports the Medical Logistics Unit deployed for sustained medical and EMS operations during emergencies and disasters and: 1. Reports to the EMS Logistics Unit Leader in the Incident Command Post (ICP), and may work in the designated ICP or the medical/EMS logistics center or warehouse 2. Supports and coordinates the sustainment of vehicle fuel, medical, and pharmaceutical resupply 3. Repairs and replaces equipment 4. Inspects and maintains apparatus and communications equipment 5. Coordinates EMS logistics inspections 6. Resupplies during incident demobilization activities |
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Education | Exceptions apply for individuals who graduated from a paramedic program prior to January 1, 2013 (the date the National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program accreditation became a requirement for National registry certification). |
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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 |
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Guidance of Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Response CBRN Terrorism Incidents, June 2008 |
CDC, Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders, August 2014 |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Emergency Medical Services Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach, June 2000 |
NHTSA, National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards, January 2009 |
NHTSA, National Emergency Medical Services Scope of Practice Model, February 2007 |
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 |