Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?

Question

Question: Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?

Options:

1. The Section Chiefs
2. The Incident Commander for previous operational period
3. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident
4. The Command Staff

Answer 1

3. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident

The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command.