NIMS Framework - Major Components
Jurisdictions and organizations involved in the management of incidents vary in their authorities, management structures, communication capabilities and protocols, and many other factors. The major Components of NIMS provide a common framework to integrate these diverse capabilities and achieve common goals.
Block diagram with National Incident Management System, Third Edition October 2017, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Seal, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) cover at the top. Bottom boxes labeled Resource Management, Command and Coordination, and Communications and Information Management.