Define transfer of command.

Define transfer of command.

• A. The process of appointing a new Incident Commander
• B. The process of deactivating the incident
• C. The process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one to another
• D. The formal notification of resources

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is shifting responsibility for incident command from one person to another. In the Incident Command System, when the individual in charge changes—whether due to shift change, changing incident complexity, or safety concerns—there is a transfer of command. This means a new Incident Commander takes over authority and becomes responsible for directing the incident, and there is typically a transfer briefing to communicate current operations, resources, priorities, and safety considerations so the new person can assume command without disruption. This definition focuses on moving control and accountability, not on appointing someone new, ending the incident, or simply notifying about resources. Those other actions are separate tasks.

The main idea here is shifting responsibility for incident command from one person to another. In the Incident Command System, when the individual in charge changes—whether due to shift change, changing incident complexity, or safety concerns—there is a transfer of command. This means a new Incident Commander takes over authority and becomes responsible for directing the incident, and there is typically a transfer briefing to communicate current operations, resources, priorities, and safety considerations so the new person can assume command without disruption. This definition focuses on moving control and accountability, not on appointing someone new, ending the incident, or simply notifying about resources. Those other actions are separate tasks.