NIMS Alert 01-14: Release of the Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT)

Release of the Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT)

 

The purpose of this NIMS Alert is to announce the release of the first version of the Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT). The RTLT is an online catalogue of national resource typing definitions and job titles/position qualifications. Definitions and job titles/position qualifications are easily searchable & discoverable through the RTLT. They can be viewed directly on the web page, downloaded in PDF format or directly used by third party software applications using the available Web Services application programming interface (API).

 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Integration Center (NIC) provides the RTLT to support the implementation of the National Preparedness System. Nationally typed resources support a common language for the mobilization of resources prior to, during, and after major incidents. Resource users at all levels use these definitions to identify and inventory resources for capability estimation, planning, and for mobilization during mutual aid efforts.

 

The Resource Typing Library Tool is publically accessible here: http://www.fema.gov/resource-management.

 

FEMA is hosting a series of webinars to introduce the RTLT and the latest version of the Incident Response Inventory System (IRIS). All webinars will be open to the whole community, which includes—individuals (including those with disabilities and others with access and functional needs), businesses and nonprofits, faith-based and community groups, schools, and all levels of government. These webinars will provide an overview on how to navigate the RTLT and its use in inventorying critical resources.

 

Each 60-minute event will provide an overview of RTLT, a demonstration of the tool and discussions about the value of using this system for your resource inventorying needs. 

• Tuesday, March 4 at 12 p.m. EST
• Thursday, March 6 at 3 p.m. EST
• Monday, March 10 at 2 p.m. EDT
• Wednesday, March 12 at 12 p.m. EDT
• Tuesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. EDT
• Thursday, March 20 at 12 p.m. EDT
• Monday, March 24 at 3 p.m. EDT
• Wednesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. EDT 

The agenda will cover topics such as: 

• How RTLT and IRIS support Resource Management
• Introduction to RTLT and the latest version of the IRIS
• Demonstration of RTLT and its integration with IRIS 

Each webinar will cover the same information. Advance registration is required due to space limitations. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. To register, please visit http://www.fema.gov/resource-management.

 

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides a common and standard understanding about the tools and resources needed to be prepared. For more information on NIMS, visit: www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-system.

 

Questions can be submitted via e-mail at: FEMA-NIMS@fema.dhs.gov.

 

This effort is a part of the National Preparedness System, a process that organizes the tools and resources needed to move toward the National Preparedness Goal. For more information on national preparedness efforts, visit: http://www.fema.gov/national-preparedness.