ICS Readiness · Chapter 10 · Review · Readiness track

NRF Purpose, Roles, and Core Actions

Referencing the content of incident command, NIMS, and National Response Framework readiness

The NRF describes how the nation organizes response when local capabilities need partners.

Learning objectives (3)

State NRF purpose — Guide national response to all types of disasters and emergencies.
Identify stakeholders — Communities through federal government, NGOs, private sector.
Apply core actions — Prepare, Respond, Recover, Mitigate across mission areas.

Chapter outline

Engage: when does national framework matter
NRF purpose
Stakeholders
Core actions
Relationship to NIMS

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Vocabulary · 16

National Response Framework (NRF)
Guide for national response to incidents.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
response mission
Saving lives, protecting property and environment, meeting basic needs.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
Prepare
Core action to build readiness.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
Respond
Core action during incident to save lives and stabilize.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
Recover
Core action to restore services and infrastructure.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
Mitigate
Core action to reduce future risk.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
stakeholder
Entity with role in national response.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
whole community
Inclusive partners in preparedness and response.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
lifelines
Essential services such as power, water, communications.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
scalable response
Response grows with incident needs.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
locally executed
Local jurisdictions are first to respond.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
state managed
States manage incidents beyond local capability.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
federally supported
Federal support when state resources insufficient.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
NIMS relationship
NRF builds on NIMS concepts for incident management.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
doctrine
Authoritative guidance, not operational field tactics alone.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
core capability
Distinct critical element needed for mission success.
SourceFEMA IS-800.c, National Response Framework, An Introduction (FEMA / EMI). Retrieved 2026-05-23: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c

Sequences · 1

NRF Purpose, Roles, and Core Actions — Put these ICS readiness steps in a logical order.