FEMA National Response Framework 2

Question 1

What is the role of a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) under the NRF?

Accepted Answer

To manage and coordinate federal resource support activities related to presidentially declared disasters

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To supervise all state emergency managers

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To write the National Response Framework

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To audit FEMA grants

Question 2

Which principle of the NRF states that response should be handled at the lowest jurisdictional level capable?

Accepted Answer

Tiered response

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Unified command

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Scalable operations

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Federal primacy

Question 3

Under the NRF, what document authorizes federal assistance to a state following a major disaster?

Accepted Answer

Presidential major disaster declaration

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Governor's executive order

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FEMA Administrator's directive

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Congressional resolution

Question 4

What NRF concept describes the vertical coordination from local to federal level?

Accepted Answer

Scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities

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Chain of command elimination

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Federal override authority

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Single agency response

Question 5

Which NRF Support Annex addresses how federal departments work together to deliver resources?

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Logistics Management Support Annex

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Public Affairs Support Annex

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Financial Management Support Annex

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Worker Safety and Health Support Annex

Question 6

What is the primary goal of the Recovery Core Capability under the NRF?

Accepted Answer

To restore, redevelop, and revitalize the health, social, economic, natural, and environmental fabric of the community

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To provide immediate life-safety protection

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To issue warnings before an event

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To train first responders