Who oversees medical operations and coordinates treatment efforts during a Multi-Casualty Incident (MCI)?

• A. The Medical Branch Director.
• B. The Incident Commander.
• C. The Public Information Officer.
• D. The Safety Officer.

Answer: (A)

In a multi‑casualty incident, medical operations are coordinated by the Medical Branch Director. This role sits within the incident’s Operations structure and is responsible for directing triage, treatment, and patient transport, ensuring medical resources are allocated where they’re most needed and that hospitals are kept informed about patient flow. The Incident Commander oversees the overall incident and objectives but delegates the medical response to the Medical Branch Director, who coordinates with hospital liaisons, transport units, and treatment units. The Public Information Officer handles communications with the public and media, while the Safety Officer concentrates on responder safety, not the management of medical care across the scene.