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From page 2... ... Final Report – Page 2 To accomplish this objective, the research team performed the following tasks:  Conducted a review and comparison of all current and emergent credentialing systems pertaining to authorized physical access of workers to repair, service, or maintain communications equipment and facilities within access-controlled areas.  Summarized the nature and status of ongoing efforts at national and state levels such as: o The Incident Qualification Card, commonly called a Red Card; o The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Read the entire page →
From page 3... ... Final Report – Page 3  Task 3. Regulatory Analysis: Identify the legal authorities, programs, policies, and exemptions pertaining to the issuance of security credentials for communications workers, including those who may access secure areas. Read the entire page →
From page 4... ... Final Report – Page 4 Literature Review The review of the available literature conducted using the VTTI and Virginia Tech libraries revealed several reports describing emergency response planning at state transportation agencies. Credentialing includes licenses and certificates obtained through various training (e.g., FEMA/NIMS) Read the entire page →
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From page 6... ... Final Report – Page 6 Agencies and National Programs The following sections present detailed information regarding training programs and incurred costs provided by various agencies regarding credentialing of workers who need to access restricted areas in federal government buildings and adjacent premises. These types of credentialing apply to several categories of staff (e.g., transportation, fire departments, etc.) Read the entire page →
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From page 10... ... Final Report – Page 10 Department of Defense (DoD) – Defense Biometric Identification System (http://dbids.dmdc.mil/about.html) Read the entire page →
From page 11... ... Figure 6. Example of national tr (Source: Sta aining progr mbaugh et a ams and as l., 2014) Read the entire page →
From page 12... ... Final Report – Page 12 National Emergency Management Basic/Advanced Academy and Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) (http://training.fema.gov/empp/basic.aspx http://training.fema.gov/empp/advanced.aspx) Read the entire page →
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From page 14... ... Final Report – Page 14 General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) Source:http://study.com/articles/Telecommunications_License_and_Credential_Informat ion.html The GROL is required for telecommunications workers who repair and maintain radiotelephone transmitters in the maritime, aviation, and global public radio services industries. Read the entire page →
From page 15... ... Final Report – Page 15 community and first responders by providing radio communication on HAM bands when other communication methods fail. Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Read the entire page →
From page 16... ... Final Report – Page 16 Elemental Analysis Matrix Based on the information collected from the sources described above, a comprehensive matrix was created comprising agency/subagency, credentials currently available, and credential attributes. Table 1. Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... Final Report – Page 17 The collected information may support the development of a statewide system to credential communication emergency management and response personnel to ensure proper authorization and access to an incident, including those involving mutual-aid agreements and/or assistance agreements. Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... Final Report – Page 18 Table 2. RTO Matrix Note: Some of the information was made available by local agencies, such as the Virginia Tech Office of Emergency Management, which provided expert feedback on incident management and safety training. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Final Report – Page 19 Task 3. Regulatory Analysis To complete Task 3, the research team has supplemented information gathered for attributes and the RTOs with data concerning the issuing agency, programs, policies, and exemptions pertaining to the issuance of security credentials for communications workers. Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... Final Report – Page 20 Table 3. (contd.) Read the entire page →
From page 21... ... Final Report – Page 21 Summary of Current Credentialing Practices across Different Agencies The information obtained during these three tasks has provided insight into the following questions: 1. Who receives the credential and for what purpose? Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... Final Report – Page 22 - NIMS credentials (e.g., TWIC, AWC) are obtained through training programs for the basic courses. Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... Final Report – Page 23 8. How might properly credentialed personnel be integrated into the emergency response planning process? Read the entire page →

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... Final Report – Page 2 To accomplish this objective, the research team performed the following tasks:  Conducted a review and comparison of all current and emergent credentialing systems pertaining to authorized physical access of workers to repair, service, or maintain communications equipment and facilities within access-controlled areas.  Summarized the nature and status of ongoing efforts at national and state levels such as: o The Incident Qualification Card, commonly called a Red Card; o The National Incident Management System (NIMS)