Succinctly create 3 tables for each of National Response Framework (NRF), The National
Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Incident Command System (ICS). Refer to
assigned Read items for this module. In each table, list the primary functions, elements, or
components that each Read item or concept offers or requires. Next, pull 1 function, element, or
component from each table/document that you think does the most good in accomplishing the
mission faced by responders. Explain why you say this. Finally, do the same for each
table/document, but this time pick the least useful or most difficult if you wish. Explain why and
what would you suggest.
National Response Framework (NRF)
Functions: ➢Identify key response principles for
communities, private sectors, and
government agencies at all levels
➢Describes the best practices for
managing incidents from local to
national events
Elements: ➢Engaged partnership with the whole
community
➢Scalability, flexibility, and adaptability
in implementation
➢Tiered Response
➢Integration among the frameworks
➢Readiness to Act
The National Response Framework is a guide that provides foundational emergency management
doctrine on how the nation responds to all types of disasters and emergencies (Homeland
Security, 2019). Engaged partnership with the community is what I chose as the best in
accomplishing the mission faced by responders. This element is critical to successfully achieving
a secure and resilient country. Most incidents begin and end locally, and most are wholly
managed at the local level (Nemeth, 2017). There is an agreement that is growing within
researchers that bottom-up participation in emergency management is generally more efficient
and responsive than government participation (Wu, 2020). Partnership engagement entails
continuous adaptation and improvement for incident preparedness and continuity of operations
against all types of threats (Homeland Security, 2019). This is the most important because it can
strengthen community values, reduce the uncertainty during disasters, offer more flexible
emergency response approaches to local public managers, and stimulate organized citizen groups
in the emergency response process (Wu, 2020). The most difficult would be the scalability,
flexibility, and adaptability in implementation of the National Response Framework. This
operation requires response efforts to adapt to the evolving requirements of the incidents
(Homeland, 2019). To be able to evaluate an incident and send the right amount of resources
seems challenging. With this element, it seems that too many and too few resources can be an
issue. As needs grow and change in community, response procedures must remain agile,
versatile, and resilient. However, this is not an easy task; being able to adapt and be resilient is
one of the hardest things to do.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Functions: ➢Comprehensive, nationwide, systematic
approach to incident management
➢Concepts and principles for all threats,
hazards, and events across mission
areas
➢Essential principles for communications
and information management
Elements: ➢Resource management
➢Command and coordination
➢Communications and information
management
The National Incident Management System is a product of Homeland Security Presidential
Directive 5, which states: “To prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks,
major disasters, and other emergencies, the United States Government shall establish a single
comprehensive approach to domestic incident management” (Nemeth, 2017, p. 225). Command
and Coordination are the most important element for responders in accomplishing a mission.This
element describes leadership roles, processes, and recommended organizational structures for
incident management at the operational and incident support levels (FEMA, 2017). The Incident
Command System (ICS), Emergency Operations Centers (EOC), Multiagency Coordination
Group (MAC Group), and Joint Information System (JIS) fall under the command and
coordination element. These agencies are important to the mission because they give directions
to responders and policymakers on how to manage incidents effectively. No matter the
complexity, magnitude, or extent of the incident, adequate command and coordination helps save
lives and balance the situation (FEMA, 2017). .
Incident Command System (ICS)
Functions: ➢On-scene, all-risk incident management
concept
➢Used by public agencies to manage
emergencies
➢Promotes uniformity of practice,
multiagency coordination, and public
information system
Elements: ➢Command
➢Operations
➢Planning
➢Logistics
➢Finance/Administration
Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized, on-scene, all-risk incident management
concept. Users adopt an integrated organizational structure to match the complexities and
demands of single/multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries
(Nemeth, 2017). A poorly managed incident response can have a devastating impact on our
economy, health, safety, and food supply. With the ICS in place, it can effectively manage
response efforts. The element that matters the most for responders when accomplishing the
mission is the command section. The Incident Commander or Unified Command is responsible
for the management of the overall incident (FEMA, 2017). They assign personnel as needed to
support the incident. Without the Incident Commander, the operation falls apart and responders
have no way of receiving the resources needed to accomplish the mission. The Incident
Commander can be seen as the quarterback of the operation because they coordinate the response
with other section chiefs. “The Incident Commander is solely responsible for establishing
incident objectives and is responsible for ensuring that incident activities work to accomplish
objectives” (FEMA, 2017, p. 26).
References
Nemeth, C. P. (2017). Homeland security: An introduction to principles and practices (3rd ed.).
Boca Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis (CRC Press).
Homeland Security, 2019. National Response Framework (4th ed.). Retrieved from National
Response Framework
FEMA, 2017. National Incident Management System (3rd ed.). Retrieved from National Incident
Management System
Wu, W. (2020). Disaster-resistant community: An examination of developmental differences.
Natural Hazards (Dordrecht), 101(1), 125-142.
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