This site provides a central location that systematizes All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) Program Plans, Policies, Procedures, best practices, and the necessary accompanying materials that enable federal, state, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to develop, train, exercise, and maintain an effective and responsive AHIMT program.
Note: Increased national and international interest in Incident Management Teams and their development has resulted in over 200 requests (to date) for the research White Paper, Defining Standardized Performance Capability Metrics for Incident Management Teams Based on Resource Typing Levels.
The following documents or pages have been revised or added as of 11-01-2025
- Homepage (this page) – updated
- 2025 Update of the 3-Tiered Team Preparedness Appendix A – Change Log for Appendix A
- 2025 Update of the 3-Tiered Team Preparedness Appendix B – Change Log for Appendix B
- 2025 Update to the 3TTPS Implementation Plan is pending approval
Program History, Achievements, and National Strategy
Program Achievements and Successes
National Strategic Goals for AHIMTs FY 22-FY26
Process for Correctly Developing or Modifying an ICS Position
Explaining differences between Discipline-Neutral (AHIMTs) and Discipline-Focused IMTs
Qualifications and Preparedness
3-Tiered Preparedness System Concept – Provided Background Research That Led to Program Approval
3-Tiered Team Preparedness System Implementation and Management Plan
AHIMT Model Documents to Meet 3TTPS Guidance
Complete NQS Model Qualifications System for ICS Positions
Defining Standardized Performance Capability Metrics for AHIMTs/IMTs
Development or Modification of ICS Positions, Proposed methodology
Training and Exercises
AHIMT National-Preparedness Capability Assessment Exercise
Ready to Use AHIMT Team Exercises (total of ten complete exercises)
2-Day Skills Sustainment Exercise to Assist AHIMTs in Maintaining Deployability
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