Who works together to establish incident objectives and develop the IAP?

• A. US&R Size up and the incident management system
• B. Public Works and Utilities personnel
• C. Team Leader and Rescue Squad Leader
• D. Medical team and Rehab

Answer: (A)

Establishing incident objectives and developing the IAP relies on combining current situation awareness with the standardized management framework. Size-up provides the up-to-date understanding of hazards, priorities, and resource status, while the Incident Command System (ICS) offers the structure and processes for command, coordination, and planning. Together, they enable the Incident Commander and the Planning Section to define objectives and craft the Incident Action Plan for each operational period. The other options point to specific teams or personnel, which support the plan rather than drive the objective-setting and IAP development at the incident level.