The three National Incident Management System (NIMS) guiding principles are:
- Flexibility: NIMS can adapt to different incidents, organizations, and jurisdictions, ensuring it applies to various emergencies or events.
- Standardization: It provides standardized processes, terminology, and structures to enhance collaboration and efficiency across organizations.
- Unity of Effort: NIMS promotes coordinated action among various entities, ensuring resources and responsibilities are effectively aligned.
These principles support effective emergency management and response.