Who is responsible for the formulation of the Incident Critique and Post Incident Info Report when requested?

The responsibility for the formulation of the Incident Critique and Post Incident Info Report rests with the Incident Commander. This role is pivotal in overseeing the entire incident management process. The Incident Commander is tasked not only with making critical operational decisions during an incident but also with evaluating the overall response afterward.

The Incident Critique serves as a reflection on the operational dynamics, evaluating what occurred during the incident, what was effective, what could be improved, and how resources were utilized. The Post Incident Info Report summarizes the critical data relating to the incident, documenting important details such as responses, outcomes, and lessons learned. By compiling this information, the Incident Commander can lead a thorough analysis, ensuring valuable insights are gleaned to improve future responses, training, tactics, and strategies.

While other roles, such as the Safety Officer or Operations Chief, play significant functions during an incident, their focus is typically on specific aspects of safety and operational execution rather than the holistic evaluation of incident performance that the Incident Commander is tasked with. The Group Supervisor manages specific operations within a group but does not encompass the broader responsibility of formulating the critique and report.