What should the Incident Commander assign each Sector Officer when establishing a Sector?

When establishing a Sector, the Incident Commander should assign each Sector Officer tactical objectives and resource identities. This is crucial because tactical objectives provide clear and actionable tasks that the Sector Officer is responsible for during the incident response. By defining these objectives, the Sector Officer understands the specific goals they need to achieve, which can vary based on the nature of the incident, such as containment, evacuation, or public safety.

Resource identities are equally important as they help the Sector Officer identify which resources (personnel, equipment, etc.) are allocated to their sector. This ensures that the Sector Officer is equipped to manage the resources effectively and coordinate their use in achieving the set tactical objectives. Tactical objectives paired with identifiable resources foster a focused and strategic approach to incident management, allowing for improved collaboration and efficiency among various sectors responding to the incident.

In contrast, while ensuring effective communication protocols, timelines, and strategic goals are important aspects of incident management, they do not specifically outline the immediate tasks and resources for each Sector Officer as tactical objectives and resource identities do. Thus, the correct focus on tactical objectives and resource identities is central to the effective functioning of each sector during an incident.