Federal legislation requires each state to have a State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) and outlines it's duties. In 1986, Congress passed the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) with deals emergency response planning, and community right-to-know regarding hazardous materials (HAZMAT). SARA is also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). It was enacted to prevent hazardous materials tragedies, such as the chemical plant accident in Bhopol (India) and the nuclear power plant accident in Chernobyl (USSR), from occurring in the United States. SARA establishes requirements for federal, state and local governments, Indian tribes, and industry regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" (CRTK) regarding hazardous materials.

To comply with this Federal legislation, the Alaska Legislature passed Alaska Statutes 26.23.071 and 26.23.073. These statutes establish a SERC, Local Emergency Planning Districts (LEPD), and Local Emergency Planning Committee's (LEPC).

AIMAS is administered by the AIMAS Committee. The AIMAS Committee includes:

Casey Cook, Committee Chair

Mark Roberts, AIMAS Coordinator

Jeff McKenzie, State Training Officer

This manual is an overview of how to use AIMAS. It includes the regulations governing when the system can be activated and by whom, as well as required documentation and deadlines. The manual details cost tracking and payment procedures, mobilization and demobilization procedures, and liability.

• Policy and Procedures Manual
• Req-A Section 1
• Req-A Section 2
• Reimbursement
• Post Mission Review

The purpose of the State of Alaska All-Hazards Qualification System (AK-AQS) is to support the effective deployment of disaster emergency responders within the state by establishing standards for the training, experience, and physical fitness for a Type 3 Incident response. Alaska’s credentialing program provides for documentation of emergency responder qualifications with the use of position-specific Position Task Books based upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Qualification System. Established qualifications allow jurisdictions and agencies to plan for, request, and have confidence in resources deployed to assist them during emergencies from across jurisdictional boundaries. Credentialing allows resources to match requests for effective incident management.

1. Alaska All-Hazards Qualification System
   • Alaska All-Hazards Qualification Guide - January 2025 (PDF)
   • AK-AQS Position Task Book Reference (PDF)
   • AK-AQS List of Credentialed Personnel (To Be Uploaded)
2. FEMA National Qualification System
   • FEMA NQS Documents
   • EOC References (PDF)
   • Resource Typing Library Tool - Position Task Books & Skillsets
3. OneResponder Information:
   
   • PrepToolKit - OneResponder
   • OneResponder Help

For assistance with OneResponder registration or more information on AK-AQS or emergency management training please reach out to:

DHS&EM is working with state and local agencies to develop a comprehensive list of resources in Alaska that could be requested and deployed to assist with an incident. Until this list is established, contact DHS&EM operations section at 907-428-7100 with resource requests.

As AIMAS is developed and put into use, we welcome feedback from communities on how to improve the process. This can include feedback on the guides, documentation, or process in general. Feedback can be provided to Mark Roberts at mark.roberts@alaska.gov and will be forwarded to the AIMAS Committee as appropriate.

• Alaska Statute 26.23.500 Alaska Intrastate Mutual Aid System Established
• Emergency Management Assistance Compact