Who maintains incident logs?

• A. Back-up entry element
• B. Initial entry element leader
• C. Emergency Personnel Decon Station
• D. Command Post (CP)

Answer: (D)

Keeping an accurate incident log is essential for tracking what happened, when, and by whom, so the information is organized in one central place. The Command Post serves as the central hub where the Incident Commander and staff coordinate operations, monitor progress, and collect all event and decision records. From this location, time-stamped entries about actions taken, resource status, and communications are maintained, providing a clear, auditable history of the incident and supporting safer and more effective decision-making as it unfolds.

The back-up entry element is focused on additional entry operations, the initial entry element leader guides the first entry team, and the Emergency Personnel Decon Station handles decontamination work. None of these are responsible for maintaining the overall incident log, which is why the Command Post is the appropriate choice.