What should the Company Officer II plan for once the incident is mitigated?

Once an incident is mitigated, the Company Officer II should focus on the release of resources. This step involves assessing the situation to determine which personnel and equipment can be made available for other tasks or responses. Effectively managing resources is crucial in emergency services, as it ensures that units are not unnecessarily tied up at a scene and can return to service, ready for the next call.

In emergency management, the timely release of resources allows for a more efficient allocation of personnel and equipment across incidents, thus enhancing overall operational effectiveness.

Following an incident, while the removal of personal protective equipment, debriefing with the team, and restocking supplies are all important tasks, they generally come after the broader priority of appropriately managing resources. Freeing up those resources is essential for maintaining readiness and ensuring that the fire service can respond to the next emergency in a timely manner.