Incident Response First Steps

Size-Up

The process of measuring the nature and magnitude of an incident.

Hazard Assessment

Taking note of hazard and safety concerns that personnel or the public may face.

Casualty Reporting

Taking note of injuries and casualties during an incident.

Area Isolation

The process of securing and isolating the area affected by the incident.

Resource Prioritization

Determining initial priorities and immediate resource requirements during an incident.

Incident Command Post

The location established for managing the incident response.

Staging Area

A designated location for deploying resources and responders.

Responder Routes

Establishing entrance and exit routes for responders to safely navigate the scene.