During resource management, resource control and management is directed by:

Resource management in emergency situations, such as those that may involve rope rescue scenarios, is primarily directed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The AHJ refers to the organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the regulations and codes pertinent to safety and emergency operations within a jurisdiction. This can include various emergency services, fire departments, or other specialized response teams that have authority over conducting rescues and managing the associated resources effectively.

In the context of resource control and management, the AHJ establishes protocols and guidelines to ensure that all resources—whether human or material—are utilized efficiently and effectively to meet the objectives of an incident. This includes making decisions on the allocation of resources, assessing risks, and coordinating different teams to ensure a cohesive response to an emergency.

While NIMS (the National Incident Management System) provides a framework for effective incident management and may influence how resources are utilized, it is fundamentally overseen and implemented on the ground by the AHJ. OSHA, on the other hand, focuses primarily on workplace safety regulations and does not directly manage resources during emergency incidents. The police maintain order and enforce laws but are not typically in charge of resource management in rescue scenarios. Thus, the clear authority and responsibility for directing resource management in such situations