When three EMS strike teams are requested, how many strike team leaders are dispatched?

When three EMS strike teams are requested, how many strike team leaders are dispatched?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer: (C)

In ICS, a Strike Team is a group of the same type of resources that operates under its own designated Strike Team Leader who directs that team’s actions. When three EMS strike teams are requested, each team needs direct supervision to maintain clear command and control, safety, and accountability on the scene. Therefore, three Strike Team Leaders are dispatched—one to lead each strike team. Having one leader for all teams would blur supervision and reduce effectiveness, while having more than three would be unnecessary.

In ICS, a Strike Team is a group of the same type of resources that operates under its own designated Strike Team Leader who directs that team’s actions. When three EMS strike teams are requested, each team needs direct supervision to maintain clear command and control, safety, and accountability on the scene. Therefore, three Strike Team Leaders are dispatched—one to lead each strike team. Having one leader for all teams would blur supervision and reduce effectiveness, while having more than three would be unnecessary.