So far in this lesson, you have learned how FEMA differentiates between incident support and incident management, and how different components of FEMA doctrine apply to the incident, regional, and national levels. Through learning about the doctrine, you have also been introduced to the different response levels, facilities, and staff at those facilities. Now, let’s examine the different systems applied at those levels and facilities.

• At the incident level, the IOF or JFO is staffed by an IMAT. Incident-level operations apply ICS.
• At the regional and national levels, the NRCC and RRCCs are staffed by the NRCS or the RRCS. These facilities apply a Multiagency Coordination System (MACS). You will learn more about MACS on the next page.