The ___________ is responsible for assigning the Type 1 and Type 2 IMTs.

• A. National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC)
• B. Northwest Interagency Coordination Center
• C. National Incident Management Center
• D. Interagency Fire Coordination Office

Answer: (A)

The assignment of the most capable incident management teams to major incidents is handled by the National Interagency Coordination Center. This center keeps the national roster of Type 1 and Type 2 IMTs and makes decisions about which teams are best suited for a given incident based on complexity, risk, and current workloads. In practice, NICC coordinates with regional coordinators and dispatch centers to mobilize the appropriate team to a large or rapidly evolving incident, ensuring the right level of leadership and expertise is on scene.

The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center is a regional hub that supports resource coordination within its area, but it does not handle nationwide assignments of Type 1 and Type 2 IMTs. The other options aren’t standard centers involved in this specific role.