Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
(a) Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
(b) Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments
(c) Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments
(d) Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff
Correct Answer is (a) Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel.
The operational period briefing is facilitated by the Planning Section Chief and follows a set agenda. A typical briefing includes the following: The Planning Section Chief reviews the agenda and facilitates the briefing. The Incident Commander presents incident objectives or confirms existing objectives.