What is the NRF, NIMS, and ICS?

They will be summarized in no less than 3 full pages and no more than 4 full pages (of content not including the cover and reference pages). The student will provide a brief summary of the documents read to include the purpose of the documents, an overview of the major components, and the student’s thoughts regarding the documents. A cover page and reference page are needed. APA style will be used along with 10 or 12 font and one inch margins.
Required Reading:
(Use at least 3 of these)
Seeking Consensus on Homeland Security Standards: Adopting the National Response Plan and the National Incident Management System
https://blackboard.vcu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_63567_1%26url%3D
National Response Framework Replaces the National Response Plan
http://policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&article_id=1432&issue_id=32008
NIMS and the Incident Command System http://policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&article_id=517&issue_id=22005
The National Incident Management System http://policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&article_id=444&issue_id=112004
Supplemental/Optional Reading:
National Response Framework
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrf-core.pdf
Managing Highway Incidents with NIMS http://policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&article_id=330&issue_id=72004

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