Cover

7

Introduction

7

I.

PURPOSE

9

Terrorist Threat

9

Natural Disasters

10

All-Hazards Preparedness

11

II.

MISSION AND FOCUS

13

Organizational Adaptability

14

Response Capability

15

Prevention and Protection

19

Coordination and Collaboration

22

III.

OPERATIONAL READINESS

25

Planning

25

Organization and Leadership

26

Equipment and Systems

26

Training

26

Exercises, Evaluations and Corrective Actions

27

Personnel

27

IV.

COORDINATION AND EVALUATION

29

Coordination

29

Evaluation

30

Conclusion

33

APPENDICES

35

Appendix A - FDNY Role in National Target Capabilities

A-1 to A-3

Appendix B - Acronyms

B-1

Appendix C - Glossary

C-1 to C-2

Appendix D - Endnotes

D-1 to D-2

Appendix E - References

E-1