Who should attend a post-incident critique?

• A. Participating units and agencies
• B. Who want to learn about the incident
• C. Administrative staff
• D. Members of the media

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that a post-incident critique is an internal review aimed at those who actually participated in and managed the incident. Attending are the units and agencies that were involved so the discussion includes firsthand experiences of tactics, decisions, and coordination. This focus allows for accurate recollection of actions, timing, and constraints, and it helps identify concrete improvements for future responses. Inviting only participating entities keeps the dialogue candid and relevant to on-scene performance and accountability, rather than broadening it to people who weren’t part of the response. Administrative staff handle documentation, and the media is not part of the critique because their presence can hinder open discussion and expose sensitive information. Those who want to learn about the incident can review the findings afterward, but the formal critique centers on the people and organizations that were directly involved.