Developing a TERT Program in Your State
Who is Involved?
- TERT Executive Officers Committee Members
- State Office of EM Liaison
- NJTI Liaison
Develop a Mission Statement
Financial Assistance
- Fundraisers
- Grants
- Funds are intended for creating, maintaining and promoting the TERT program
Develop a MOU with EM or OEP
Develop Taskforce
- Educate PSAP’s around state about the taskforce and its benefits to the PSAP
- Database creation and process for maintenance
- Member and Team Leader Training
- Website creation and maintenance
Create Database
- Name of PSAP
- 24/7/365 phone contact person
- 24/7/365 fax number for PSAP
- Service level/type of PSAP (Fire, EMS, PD, combined or separate)
- Levels of personal certifications
- Type of equipment used by center (CAD, Phone, Radio, etc.)
- Maximum number of communicators who may be able to respond at one time (estimate only)
- Availability of specialized “mobile” resources that could be deployed
Team Development
- Determine needs of requesting agency (telecommunicators, technical, logistical, overhead staff needs, expected duration of mission, special conditions)
- Request commitment of personnel from PSAP Managers
- Identify Team Leader
- Finalize deployment plans
- Support mission needs
- Assist with reimbursement
- After-action reviews
Documentation
- Member response form
- ICS forms
- FEMA forms
- Surveys (requesting agency and responders)
Reimbursements
- Regular and overtime pay
- Expenses (food, lodging, fuel, vehicle mileage/rentals)
- Reimburses by FEMA for federally declared disasters
References