Reposted from EMR-ISAC

Jurisdictions establish Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) to meet their unique requirements and needs, so no two EOCs are designed the same way. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides tools and resources for building or maintaining EOCs, in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

EOC Skillsets serve as a flexible framework for building the capabilities and qualifications of EOC personnel, allowing EOC leaders to build position qualifications according to their organization’s needs and resources.

FEMA’s National Integration Center (NIC) has just released updated EOC Skillsets for each function and level of responsibility of EOC personnel. Once finalized, this version of the EOC Skillsets will supersede the 2018 version. The NIC is seeking input on the updated EOC Skillsets during a national engagement period that concludes on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

This update is based on best practices related to operations; assessing processes and transitioning; capabilities; infrastructure (technology); personnel; and comprehensive training. The updates incorporate lessons learned related to supporting temporary or extended virtual EOC operations or replacing the typical EOC model with a hybrid/virtual option.

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