Who should lead the post-incident analysis process?

• A. The administrative staff
• B. The officer (lead officer)
• C. The incident owners
• D. The media liaison

Answer: (B)

The post-incident analysis should be led by the officer in charge because the review needs a structured, credible process tied to the incident command, with authority to pull in the right people, access records, and set priorities for improvement. When the lead officer runs the analysis, they direct the agenda, organize input from responders, and keep the discussion focused on learning and safety rather than blame. This ensures findings reflect real operational decisions and conditions, and that recommended actions are practical and linked to future responses.

Administrative staff can gather data, but they don’t drive the review or own the accountability and action steps. Incident owners may be responsible for the outcomes of the incident, but they aren’t the neutral coordinator of the learning process. The media liaison handles communications and public messaging, not the technical analysis of tactics, safety, and operations.