National Incident Management System
/ˈnæʃənəl ˈɪnsɪdənt ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/
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- (n.) A standardized approach mandated by U.S. federal policy for managing domestic incidents, integrating personnel, procedures, and communications across multiple agencies.
The National Incident Management System provides a consistent framework for incident response nationwide.
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- national incident management system
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Used predominantly in U.S. federal emergency response contexts; precise adherence facilitates interagency coordination and legal compliance in incident handling.
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