19. NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities: What does it mean and why is it important?
Introduction The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a comprehensive framework that provides a consistent and flexible approach to managing incidents of any size, type, or complexity. NIMS was developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to the 9/11 attacks and the need for a unified and coordinated response to emergencies … Read more