Which option describes the role of On-Duty Members in ComSAR?

• A. To be available and ready to respond to rescue calls.
• B. To lead the HazMat incident command.
• C. To manage the incident termination process.
• D. To calibrate detection instruments.

Answer: (A)

On-Duty Members in ComSAR are the responders kept on standby, ready to answer rescue calls at a moment’s notice. Their primary function is readiness and rapid deployment to initiate search-and-rescue operations, coordinate initial actions, and support the scene as directed. They ensure gear, vehicles, and communications are ready so they can be mobilized quickly when a rescue is needed. The tasks of leading HazMat incident command, managing the incident termination process, or calibrating detection instruments are specialized duties handled by specific teams or technicians, not the standard on-duty search-and-rescue responders.