The priority of the pre-incident plan is to

• A. Identify life safety risks
• B. Identify means of access and egress for emergency vehicles
• C. Locate hydrant, standpipe connections, sprinkler connections, and necessary valves
• D. Locate primary and secondary water supplies

Answer: (A)

Protecting people takes priority in pre-incident planning. The main purpose of a pre-incident plan is to quickly identify who might be inside, what hazards exist, and where occupants are likely to be located so responders can focus first on life safety actions—rescue, evacuation, and safe egress. Knowing where life safety risks lie helps shape initial tactics, staffing needs, and priorities for the incident command. After establishing life safety priorities, the plan can document supporting details like access and egress for responders, hydrant and water supply locations, and other necessary infrastructure information to support effective response.