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Table 3.5
Example of Vital Records and Resources Listed by Priority
Vital Records/Resources
Record Name
Data
#1
Rapid Fire Software
Rapid Fire Software is used for continual
training and education of our responders
to enhance response times and safety
measures.
#2
FARSITE
FARSITE is a fire behavior and growth
simulator for use on Windows computers.
It is used by Fire Behavior Analysts from
the USDA and is taught in the S493
course. FARSITE is designed for use by
trained, professional wildland fire
planners and managers familiar with
fuels, weather, topography, wildfire
situations, and the associated concepts
and terminology.
#3
Genesis Software
Genesis Software manages the historical
calls and prior Responses Database.
#4
SMART System Software
The SMART system is the state-operated
database that is used for ...
#5
Emergency Call-Out List
Emergency call-out list consisting of
personnel contact information
should assign responsibility for those records to the appropriate personnel, who
may be a combination of continuity personnel, personnel in the chief information
officer's department, and records management personnel. An effective vital records
program should have the following characteristics.
1. An official vital records program:
−
Identifies and protects those records that specify how an organization will
operate in an emergency or disaster
−
Identifies those records necessary to the organization's continuing
operations
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Identifies those records needed to protect the legal and financial rights of
the organization and citizens
2. A vital records program should be incorporated into the overall continuity of
operations plan, and it needs a clear authority to include:
−
Policies
−
Authorities
