What is the name for the written document that identifies hazards within the local jurisdiction, the need for specific types of rescue capabilities, and standard operating procedures used to conduct rescue operations?

• A. Pre-Incident Plan
• B. Safety Plan
• C. Operational Planning Worksheet
• D. Incident Action Plan

Answer: (A)

Pre-incident planning for rescue operations is what this document is about. The written plan identified hazards in the local jurisdiction, specifies the rescue capabilities needed (equipment, personnel, and training), and lays out standard operating procedures to conduct rescues. It’s created before incidents occur, so responders know what risks exist, what resources are required, and how they will operate consistently when an incident happens. This prep helps close gaps, aligns local protocols, and ensures a coordinated, rapid response.

Incident Action Plan is something produced during an incident to guide on-scene objectives and tactics, not to establish pre-identified local hazards or baseline capabilities. A Safety Plan is more of a general safety framework rather than a specific rescue operations plan. An Operational Planning Worksheet may be used in some agencies, but it isn’t the standard term for a document that catalogs jurisdiction hazards, required rescue capabilities, and SOPs beforehand.