During rehab, who coordinates with the Rehab Officer to determine transport needs?

• A. Incident Commander.
• B. Rehabilitation Officer.
• C. Safety Officer.
• D. Medical Unit Leader.

Answer: (D)

Transport decisions during rehab are handled by the Medical Unit Leader because this is a medical function within the incident command system. The Medical Unit Leader oversees medical care on scene, coordinates with EMS and transport resources, and determines when a crewmember needs to be transported to a hospital or medical facility after medical evaluation. The Rehabilitation Officer focuses on welfare—rest, hydration, vitals monitoring, and readiness for continued work—but does not authorize or arrange transport. The Incident Commander provides overall incident leadership, and the Safety Officer concentrates on safety, but neither handles medical transport coordination. If a firefighter’s condition requires further medical evaluation, the Rehab Officer reports the assessment to the Medical Unit Leader, who then arranges the appropriate transport.