Emergency Response Teams (ERT)
Emergency Response Teams (ERT) : "The ERT is the principal interagency group that supports the PFO and/or the FCO in coordinating the overall Federal incident operation. The ERT can be augmented by an advanced element known as the ERT-A and/or a national headquarters-level team, known as the ERT-N, deployed for large-scale high visibility events. The ERT provides staffing for the JFO and ensures Federal resources are available to meet incident management and State requirements identified by the State Coordinating Officer. The size and composition of the ERT is scalable and can range from a small organization focusing on recovery operations to all ESF primary and support agencies undertaking the full range of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery activities". (DHS, National Response Plan (Draft #1), February 25, 2004, p. 36). Note: "to be replaced by the Federal Incident Response Support Teams (FIRST) and Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMAT)". (White House, National Strategy for Homeland Security, Homeland Security Council, October 2007, p. 35)
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