Mounted search and rescue

["Jorene Downs" <Jorene@CEOates.com>]

From: "Una Smith" <una.smith@att.net>
> Jorene Downs wrote:
> > But failure to be compliant means no federal funding
>
> It means no FEMA assistance program funding for non-compliant
> activities.  However, compliance by a state government does
> not require or imply compliance by any and all entities based
> within the state's boundaries.

Federal funding commonly goes to the state for distribution within that 
state, but there are also grants available where locals can apply directly. 
If a county - or elements within that county - fails to comply, that county 
can be denied the federal funding by / through the state and not be eligible 
for direct grants. If ongoing that county fails to comply, the feds can 
choose to reduce or deny funding to the state.

NIMS compliance is supposed to be documented in order to confirm ongoing 
eligibility for funding. Local authorities would normally impose local 
requirements to be NIMS compliant. Going online for self-study and testing 
commonly has no associated cost for SAR volunteers other than an investment 
of personal time.

-Jorene