The New Mexico Resource Qualification System (NMRQS) is a structured framework designed to qualify, certify, and credential personnel for emergency management and incident response roles across New Mexico. This system ensures the readiness of individuals to manage and support both incidents and operations within Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) effectively, across various complexities and sizes.

Overview and Principles: The NMRQS integrates the principles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and adheres to the guidelines of the National Qualification System (NQS). This alignment ensures consistent credentialing processes and prepares personnel to operate under national standards for incident management.

Implementation: Detailed procedures within the NMRQS cover training, experience requirements, physical/medical fitness, and maintaining currency in qualified positions. The system enhances state readiness by standardizing the qualifications of personnel, facilitating both intrastate and interstate deployment.

Recognition of Existing Standards: The NMRQS respects and incorporates other nationally recognized qualification systems, ensuring a comprehensive approach that values existing certifications while promoting standardization and interoperability among emergency management professionals.

New Mexico Resource Qualification System Documents

NMRQS FINAL 4-21-23.pdf Historical Recognition Application Form Nov 2023.docx