Which status value describes a unit that has arrived and is actively engaged at the incident?

Which status value describes a unit that has arrived and is actively engaged at the incident?

• A. Working
• B. En route
• C. On scene
• D. Down

Answer: (C)

In fire service communications, unit status values indicate location and activity. If a unit has arrived at the incident and is actively engaged, the appropriate status is on scene. En route means the unit is still traveling to the incident, not yet there. Down means the unit is out of service. The term working describes ongoing operations but does not by itself confirm arrival. So, on scene communicates both arrival and readiness to perform assigned tasks at the incident scene.

In fire service communications, unit status values indicate location and activity. If a unit has arrived at the incident and is actively engaged, the appropriate status is on scene. En route means the unit is still traveling to the incident, not yet there. Down means the unit is out of service. The term working describes ongoing operations but does not by itself confirm arrival. So, on scene communicates both arrival and readiness to perform assigned tasks at the incident scene.