FEMA National Response Framework 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the role of a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) under the NRF?
- To manage and coordinate federal resource support activities related to presidentially declared disasters (Correct answer)
- To supervise all state emergency managers
- To write the National Response Framework
- To audit FEMA grants
Correct answer: To manage and coordinate federal resource support activities related to presidentially declared disasters
The FCO is appointed by FEMA to coordinate federal support for presidentially declared disasters and emergencies.
Question 2: Which principle of the NRF states that response should be handled at the lowest jurisdictional level capable?
- Tiered response (Correct answer)
- Unified command
- Scalable operations
- Federal primacy
Correct answer: Tiered response
Tiered response means incidents are managed at the lowest possible level with higher levels providing support when needed.
Question 3: Under the NRF, what document authorizes federal assistance to a state following a major disaster?
- Presidential major disaster declaration (Correct answer)
- Governor's executive order
- FEMA Administrator's directive
- Congressional resolution
Correct answer: Presidential major disaster declaration
A presidential major disaster declaration under the Stafford Act authorizes federal assistance to the affected state.
Question 4: What NRF concept describes the vertical coordination from local to federal level?
- Scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities (Correct answer)
- Chain of command elimination
- Federal override authority
- Single agency response
Correct answer: Scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities
The NRF emphasizes scalable, flexible, and adaptable capabilities that can expand or contract based on incident needs.
Question 5: Which NRF Support Annex addresses how federal departments work together to deliver resources?
- Logistics Management Support Annex (Correct answer)
- Public Affairs Support Annex
- Financial Management Support Annex
- Worker Safety and Health Support Annex
Correct answer: Logistics Management Support Annex
The Logistics Management Support Annex describes the process for identifying, delivering, and tracking resources.
Question 6: What is the primary goal of the Recovery Core Capability under the NRF?
- To restore, redevelop, and revitalize the health, social, economic, natural, and environmental fabric of the community (Correct answer)
- To provide immediate life-safety protection
- To issue warnings before an event
- To train first responders
Correct answer: To restore, redevelop, and revitalize the health, social, economic, natural, and environmental fabric of the community
Recovery capabilities focus on long-term community revitalization after the immediate response phase ends.
FEMA National Response Framework 2
What is the role of a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) under the NRF?