Who is responsible for accountability within a Division?

• A. Division Supervisors
• B. The Incident Commander
• C. The Safety Officer
• D. The Communications Officer

Answer: (A)

Accountability inside a Division is managed by the Division Supervisor. This person is responsible for tracking every member assigned to their division, knowing who is inside or outside, where they’re located, and what tasks they’re performing. The Division Supervisor maintains the division roster, coordinates with the Incident Commander to report status, and initiates checks when personnel move in and out or when a rapid personnel accountability report is needed. While the Incident Commander holds overall accountability for the incident, the day-to-day, division-level accountability rests with the Division Supervisor. The Safety Officer focuses on safety concerns, and the Communications Officer handles information flow, not the roster of personnel.