FEMA RTLT Aligned

Resource Categories

20 FEMA RTLT resource categories — the national standard for typing emergency management teams and positions.

Animal Emergency Response

Large and small animal rescue, sheltering, veterinary triage, and evacuation support during emergencies.

20 positions

Communications

Emergency communications planning, interoperable radio systems, and information technology support during incidents.

7 positions

Cybersecurity

Protection of critical information systems, incident response for cyber threats, and digital infrastructure resilience.

8 positions

Damage Assessment

Systematic evaluation of damage to structures, infrastructure, and communities following disasters for recovery planning.

4 positions

Emergency Management

Coordination of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities across all phases of disaster management.

67 positions

Emergency Medical Services

Pre-hospital emergency medical care, triage, treatment, and transport of patients during incidents and mass casualty events.

38 positions

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Staffing and operation of Emergency Operations Centers for multi-agency coordination and resource management.

1 position

Fire/Hazardous Materials

Fire suppression, hazardous materials detection, containment, and decontamination across all incident types.

37 positions

Geographic Info Systems and Info Technology

Geospatial analysis, mapping, data management, and information technology support for situational awareness.

10 positions

Hazard Mitigation

Risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, and implementation of measures to reduce the impact of future hazards.

17 positions

Incident Management

ICS-based command, coordination, and general staff functions for complex, multi-agency incident operations.

91 positions

Law Enforcement Operations

Tactical operations, crowd management, perimeter security, and law enforcement functions during emergency incidents.

29 positions

Logistics and Transportation

Resource ordering, tracking, mobilization, and transportation coordination for personnel and equipment during incidents.

16 positions

Mass Care Services

Sheltering, feeding, distribution of emergency supplies, and reunification services for displaced populations during disasters.

51 positions

Medical and Public Health

Clinical care, epidemiological surveillance, behavioral health, and public health response operations in emergency settings.

109 positions

Prevention

Intelligence analysis, threat assessment, and counter-terrorism operations to prevent incidents before they occur.

9 positions

Public Works

Infrastructure assessment, debris management, emergency repair, and restoration of critical public works systems.

41 positions

Recovery

Long-term community recovery planning, economic restoration, and rebuilding coordination following major disasters.

4 positions

Screening, Search, and Detection

Screening operations, detection of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats at points of entry and incident sites.

4 positions

Search and Rescue

Structural collapse, swiftwater, wilderness, and technical rescue operations across land, water, and aerial domains.

62 positions

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