Definitions for "NIMS"
The National Incident Management System, a standardized method for all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together in combating emergencies, disasters, and incidents of all types. NIMS uses the ICS.
National Incident Management System. A system mandated by HSPD-5 that provides a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, local, and tribal governments; the private-sector; and nongovernmental organizations to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. To provide for interoperability and compatibility among Federal, State, local, and tribal capabilities, the NIMS includes a core set of concepts, principles, and terminology. HSPD-5 identifies these as the ICS; multiagency coordination systems; training; identification and management of resources (including systems for classifying types of resources); qualification and certification; and the collection, tracking, and reporting of incident information and incident resources.
The National Incident Management System. NIMS is a National Plan that provides for a consistent nationwide approach for all Federal, State, tribal and local governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size or complexity.
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