Who is primarily responsible for planning for and overseeing demobilization at a hazmat incident?

• A. Planning Section
• B. Incident Commander
• C. Operations Section
• D. Public Information Officer

Answer: (A)

Demobilization planning and oversight is handled by the Planning Section. The Planning Section Chief runs a Demobilization Unit that creates the Demobilization Plan, monitors resource status, and coordinates the orderly release of personnel and equipment as the incident winds down. This function integrates with the Incident Action Plan to ensure that once objectives are met, resources are removed safely, decontamination considerations are addressed, and costs are managed. The Incident Commander maintains overall authority and safety, but the detailed planning and execution of demobilization belong to Planning. Operations focuses on field actions, Public Information handles communications, and Logistics supports movement and supply but does not own the demobilization plan.