IS-800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction

Note: On February 4th, 2008, the Independent Studies Program implemented the EMI course IS-800.B, National Response Framework, an Introduction.

Independent Studies will continue to accept OPSCAN answer sheets for the original IS 800 and IS 800.A until March 31st, 2008.

New students should complete IS-800.B to ensure student learning.

Course Overview

The course introduces participants to the concepts and principles of the National Response Framework.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to describe:

The purpose of the National Response Framework.
The response doctrine established by the National Response Framework.
The roles and responsibilities of entities as specified in the National Response Framework.
The actions that support national response.
The response organizations used for multiagency coordination.
How planning relates to national preparedness.

You can find more information about the National Response Framework by clicking on the following link www.fema.gov/nrf

Primary Audience

This course is intended for government executives, private-sector and nongovernmental organization (NGO) leaders, and emergency management practitioners. This includes senior elected and appointed leaders, such as Federal department or agency heads, State Governors, mayors, tribal leaders, and city or county officials – those who have a responsibility to provide for effective response.