Local police, public health and medical providers are often the first to arrive and last to leave the incident site of a disaster. This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

NIMS is used for all events and incidents, including emergencies and special events; the NRF is activated only for designated events or incidents. NIMS coordinates the response structure at emergencies and significant special events; the NRF governs the resources used during and after the designated event or incident.

The NIMS and the National Response Framework cover different aspects of incident management—the NIMS is focused on tactical planning, and the National Response Framework is focused on coordination. The National Response Framework is a comprehensive guide to prevention, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.

The fundamental principles of emergency management is are based on four phases – mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Emergency managers are professionals who are tasked with the responsibility of helping communities and organizations anticipate hazards and vulnerability, and undertake measures to more effectively deal with disasters (e.g., mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from them).

Emergency Response Team Roles + Responsibilities

• Taking appropriate personal protective measures.
• Notifying Supervisory Personnel and/or Incident Commander of the incident.
• Advising personnel in the area of any potential threat and/or initiate evacuation procedures.
• Eliminate potential ignition sources.

The four basic roles within the emergency team are:

• Establish scene safety and immediate care of the athlete:
• Activation of Emergency Medical Services:
• Equipment Retrieval:
• Direction of EMS to the scene: