Emmitsburg, MD.- On September 10, 2007, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the draft of the new National Response Framework (NFR) for a thirty day comment period.
A combination nationwide web cast, teleconference, and television broadcast regarding the National Response Framework (NRF) will take place on September 19, 2007 from 1:30-2:30 PM EST from the studio of the National Preparedness Network (PREPnet), a training, information, and communication asset of the USFA located at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD.
The broadcast is intended to serve as both a discussion on the NRF and also as a means to receive questions and input on this draft document. The NRF document and supporting information can be obtained and viewed now at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nrf/
The presentation, entitled "A Discussion on the National Response Framework (NFR)" is intended to enhance understanding of the NRF, NIMS, and how all levels of government, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, will work together in a unified approach to emergency management during all-hazards responses
It will be presented by Mr. Dennis Schrader, Deputy Administrator of FEMA's National Preparedness Directorate (NPD) and Mr. Al Fluman, Acting Director of FEMA's Incident Management System Division (IMSD).
"This is a great opportunity for America's fire service to receive a direct and informative briefing from the senior FEMA officials responsible for both the National Response Framework (NFR) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)," said U.S. Fire Administrator Gregory Cade.
The presentation can be accessed as noted in the following information:
Distribution Methods:
Dish TV Network Web Cast via the Internet
Access Instructions:
Locations with Dish TV receivers can tune to Channel 9602 at the allotted time to view the broadcast.
Those wishing to access the discussion via the Internet web cast can go to http://www.vodium.com/goto/fema/nrf.asp and click on the National Response Framework (NFR) link that will be displayed there. Visiting that site prior to the web cast is important in order to assure that any connectivity issues involved with individual computer settings, are addressed before the broadcast.
Submitting Questions:
Questions can be submitted during the broadcast by sending an e-mail to:
Those viewing the web cast at the Vodium web site will be able to submit their questions directly through the Vodium system by following the on screen instructions at that viewing site.
Individuals will also be able to call toll free with questions during the broadcast at:
1-800-527-4893.
"We at the United States Fire Administration are pleased to be hosting this special broadcast and hope the fire service will take advantage of this unique opportunity," said Fire Administrator Cade.
