Fire Service Reference Library
NFPA · NIMS · SEMS · HSPD-5 · Blue Card · Chicago & Seattle Models
Sections are organized under FEMA's four Emergency Management Mission Areas — Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation — providing context for how each standard or framework fits within the national emergency management architecture.
FEMA Mission Area Framework
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Preparedness
Building the capacity to respond before disasters strike
Response
Saving lives, protecting property, and stabilizing the community
Recovery
Restoring, rebuilding, and revitalizing affected communities
Mitigation
Reducing risk and breaking the cycle of disaster damage and rebuilding
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