True or False: The ISO must remember the urgency of task completion when gauging the loss of situational awareness by responders.

When gauging the loss of situational awareness among responders, the importance of urgency in task completion must be acknowledged. The Incident Safety Officer (ISO) should focus on ensuring that responders are fully aware of their surroundings and the dynamics of the situation they are entering. Urgency can sometimes lead responders to act quickly without assessing the risks involved thoroughly, which can compromise their safety and the safety of others. Therefore, understanding how operational urgency intersects with situational awareness is crucial for maintaining safety on the incident scene.

In this context, the ISO’s responsibility is to prioritize the safety and cognitive readiness of responders. If urgency dictates actions without proper awareness, it can overshadow critical safety assessments and protocols. Each scenario may present unique challenges, and maintaining situational awareness should always be a priority, regardless of the urgency of task completion.