Which item is NOT listed as a scene leader role?

• A. Determine methods of attack
• B. Outside Pri boundary
• C. Comms w/ RPL
• D. Organizes fire party

Answer: (B)

Scene leadership centers on directing actions at the incident site, keeping communications clear with key players, and organizing the team that delivers fire or other effects to achieve the objective safely. Determining methods of attack is a core duty because the scene leader must decide how to apply force or actions to accomplish the goal while considering safety and ROE. Communicating with the RPL (or equivalent point of contact) is essential to stay aligned with higher authority and support elements, ensuring coordinated efforts at the scene. Organizing the fire party is another direct responsibility, as the scene leader assigns and coordinates the team responsible for delivering suppressive or destructive fires to support the operation.

Outside Pri boundary, by contrast, describes a geographic or operational constraint rather than an active role or duty at the scene. It’s a boundary condition, not a task the scene leader performs, so it isn’t listed as a scene leader responsibility.