Code Book Details Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
NFPA 1561 defines and describes incident management systems and coordination among responding agencies. Changes in language and terminology meet compliance with the NIMS.
NFPA 1999 (No. 161147) has new requirements of protection for medical first receivers and emergency medical responders.
NFPA 472 (No. 161148) identifies the minimum levels of competence required by responders to emergencies involving hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction.
NFPA 473 (No. 161149) identifies the levels of competence required of emergency medical services personnel who respond to hazardous material incidents. Specifically covers the requirements for Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support personnel in the pre-hospital setting.