How should company members check into the rehab center?

• A. Individually
• B. All members together
• C. In assigned pairs
• D. On an as-needed basis

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to maintain crew accountability and ensure coordinated care in firefighter rehab. When the whole company checks into rehab together, medical staff can assess the entire group’s needs at once—vital signs, hydration status, signs of heat stress, and overall fatigue—and apply rest and rehydration plans consistently for everyone. It also keeps the incident commander informed about how many crew members are in rehab, who is still active, and when replacements are needed. Checking in individually, in pairs, or only when needed can create gaps in accountability and make it harder to manage resources and ensure appropriate medical monitoring for the whole crew.