Identify the five major functions within the Incident Management System.

• A. Command, Safety, Liaison, Information, and Operations
• B. Command, Planning, Safety, Logistics, and Finance
• C. Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance
• D. Operations, Logistics, Planning, Support, and Service

Answer: (C)

In the Incident Management System, five major functions organize who does what, how resources are directed, and how information flows during an incident. Those five functions are Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration. Command provides overall leadership and sets objectives. Operations carries out the tactical actions needed to meet those objectives. Planning gathers and analyzes information, develops the incident action plan, and tracks progress. Logistics makes sure people, equipment, facilities, and services are available to support the response. Finance/Administration handles costs, procurement, contracts, and other administrative tasks.

The correct option lists exactly these five areas, which is why it’s the best choice. The other options swap in or add elements like Safety, Information, or Support and Service, or omit Command, which doesn’t align with the standard five major functions of the IMS.