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NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK (NRF)
Implementation of National Response Framework Mission Area
NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK (NRF) This Implementation effort is consistent with Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-8. Core capabilities are the distinct elements needed to achieve the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) (See Overview of the National planning Frameworks).
The Response mission area includes 14 core capabilities as follows: NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK (NRF)
- Planning
- Public Information and Warning
- Operational Coordination
- Critical Transportation
- Environmental Response/Health and Safety
- Fatality Management Services
- Infrastructure Systems
- Mass Care Services
- Mass Search and Rescue Operations
- On-Scene Security and Protection
- Operational Communications
- Public and Private Services and Resources
- Public Health and Medical Services
- Situational Assessment.
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
Command and Management: Incident Commander (IC) and Command Staff
According to NIMS, the Incident Command System is responsible for the overall management of a system.
The five management functions of the Incident Command System of an incident are:
- Incident Command – Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident.
- Operations – Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives.
- Planning – Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, and collecting/analyzing information.
- Logistics – Provides resources and needed services to support the achievement of the incident objectives.
- Finance & Administration Monitors costs related to the incident (NIMS).
DHS Law and Policy
- There are several laws regulating the Department of Homeland Security, the NRF and NIMS guiding principles—too many to list. See: Law and Policy, Department of Homeland Security. https://www.dhs.gov/law-and-policy
Note: Module 1 Discussion will continue the theme by covering ethics and integrity.