What does roll call entail on arrival to an incident?

• A. Confirm all units and crews present, assign tasks, and update the accountability board
• B. Stand by for instructions
• C. Review weather conditions
• D. File incident reports

Answer: (A)

The main concept being tested is establishing personnel accountability and task distribution on arrival to an incident. When you roll up to a scene, the first priority is to confirm that every unit and crew is accounted for, identify who is in charge of which area, and start moving resources into action. That means checking in each arriving unit, assigning concrete tasks based on the incident plan, and updating the accountability board so the whole team knows who is where and who is doing what. This creates a clear picture of the situation, reduces confusion, and keeps safety at the forefront as operations begin.

Stand by for instructions is a passive stance that doesn’t establish who’s present or assign duties. Reviewing weather conditions, while important, isn’t the immediate roll call task of confirming presence and roles. Filing incident reports happens after actions have been taken and is not part of the arrival roll call.