National Resource Hub Video Tutorials

RIS Tech Overview

National Resource Hub – Overview

This video tutorial provides an overview of the tools and capabilities that comprise FEMA’s National Resource Hub, including:
  • Basics of the NIMS Resource Management Preparedness process
  • Tools available to support the implementation of NIMS resource management practices: resource typing, inventorying, and personnel qualifications & credentialing.

Additional Resources

Resource Typing Library Tool – Introduction

This video tutorial provides an overview of the Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT), a publicly available web-based catalog and authoritative source for all FEMA NIMS and NQS:
  • Resource typing definitions
  • Job titles/position qualification sheets
  • Position Task Book templates

Additional Resources

Resource Inventory System – New Organization Onboarding

This video tutorial provides an overview of the Resource Inventory System (RIS), a centralized and cloud-hosted tool for use in inventorying resources. 
  • Overview and background on the Resource Inventory System
  • Capabilities and limitations associated with RIS
  • How to get started creating your inventory in RIS

Additional Resources

National Qualification System and OneResponder – Overview & Onboarding

This video tutorial provides an overview of OneResponder, a centralized and cloud-hosted tool for managing personnel qualifications and credentialing.

  • Learn the basics of the National Qualification System (NQS)
  • Overview of the core features and functionality in OneResponder.

Additional Resources

National Resource Hub Webinar Recordings and Materials

OneResponder Webinar (June 2024)

 
The webinar covers the basic capabilities and functions of OneResponder and explores new features recently added to the tool. Resource management is the cornerstone of preparing for and responding to incidents that require mutual aid among agencies and jurisdictions. OneResponder is the personnel qualifications management tool for use by the community.
 
Webinar Slidedeck: OneResponder Webinar Slidedeck [PDF]

RIS Webinar (May 2024)

 
This webinar covers the basic capabilities and functions of the Resource Inventory System (RIS) and explores new functions recently added to the tool. The webinar also explains RIS's role in the resource management process.
 
Webinar Slidedeck: RIS Webinar Slidedeck [PDF]

RTLT Webinar (March 2024)

This webinar covers the basic capabilities and functions of the RTLT and new functions recently added to the tool. The webinar explains RTLT's role in the resource management process. Participants gain insights into updates, including the addition of skillsets, the resource typing calculator function, and how to access historic versions of entries.
Webinar Slidedeck: RTLT Webinar Slidedeck [PDF]

NRH Refresher Webinar (January 2024)

This webinar serves as a refresher to the NRH and its main components: the Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT), the Resource Inventory System (RIS) and OneResponder. The webinar provides an overview of the NRH and its tools, providing all of the information necessary for users to take advantage of the benefits of NRH, such as resource management standardization, increased efficiency, a reduction in workload, and compliance with National Preparedness Grant requirements.
Webinar Slidedeck: NRH Refresher Webinar Slidedeck [PDF]

National Resource Hub Introduction Webinar (Jan-Feb 2022)

This is a video recording of the webinars conducted Jan 24 and Feb 8 and covers an overview of the following:
  • Refresh on the National Incident Management System and Resource Management Preparedness
  • Overview of the National Resource Hub
  • Review of the 3 Tools within the National Resource Hub
Webinar Slidedeck: NRH Introduction [PDF]

Resource Inventory System Introduction Webinar (Feb-March 2022)

This is a video recording of the webinars conducted Feb 15 and March 15 and covers an overview of the following:
  • Overview of the Resource Inventory System
  • Demonstration and instructions on how to use core functionality in RIS to support your organization’s inventory efforts.
Webinar Slidedeck: RIS Intro Webinar Slidedeck [PDF]

OneResponder Introduction Webinar (March 2022)

This is a video recording of the webinars conducted March 8 and 22 and covers the following:
  • Overview of the National Qualification System and OneResponder
  • Demonstration and instructions on how to use core functionality in OneResponder to support your organization’s personnel qualification and credentialing efforts.
Webinar Slidedeck: OneResponder Intro Webinar Slidedeck [PDF]