________ plan is a written plan for the safe and efficient disposition of a large emergency.

• A. Salvage and overhaul
• B. An incident action
• C. An emergency intervention
• D. A post-incident

Answer: (B)

The written plan that coordinates actions for a large emergency is the Incident Action Plan. This plan outlines incident objectives, the overall strategy, and the specific tactical actions to be taken for a defined period, usually 12 to 24 hours. It brings everyone onto the same page, clarifies who is responsible for each task, and coordinates resources and safety considerations across multiple agencies and incident levels. In a large incident, the IAP acts as the master guide for how to proceed, how to allocate personnel and equipment, and how to communicate progress and changes as the situation evolves, ensuring safe and efficient disposition of the event.

Salvage and overhaul describe particular operations after the main suppression work—focused on property protection and ensuring the fire is fully out—not a comprehensive plan for managing the entire emergency. An emergency intervention and a post-incident are not the formal, written management plan used to direct actions during the incident itself.