During termination, which task describes the role of the NCOIC/PSG?

• A. Collects and analyzes info, tracks resources, and maintains documentation.
• B. Establishes incident objectives, strategies, and priorities during the termination phase.
• C. Advises IC about safety issues.
• D. Sends reports to the IC and manages the transfer of responsibilities.

Answer: (A)

Termination centers on closing out what happened, safeguarding timely demobilization, and documenting the incident for records and after-action review. The NCOIC/PSG is the on-scene resource and information manager, so their role is to collect and analyze information, track resources (personnel and equipment), and maintain documentation throughout the closure process. This ensures all assets are accounted for, actions are recorded, and data are ready for the final report and lessons learned.

The other tasks described align with different functions: establishing incident objectives and priorities is something the incident command and planning process handle during earlier phases; advising the IC on safety issues is the safety officer’s responsibility; and sending reports to the IC plus managing the transfer of responsibilities is more about formal demobilization handoffs and reporting duties that may fall to other roles, not primarily the NCOIC/PSG.