The response protocols and structures described in the National Response Framework align with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). All of the components of the NIMS support response —including resource management, command and coordination*, communications and information management.

Standardizing national response doctrine with NIMS provides a consistent, nationwide template to enable the whole community to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents regardless of their cause, size, location, or complexity.

*The NRF incorrectly uses the term "management and coordination".

View the National Incident Management System (NIMS) document (https://www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-system).