Who is responsible for supplying adequate personnel rehabilitation during rescue operations?

The entity responsible for supplying adequate personnel rehabilitation during rescue operations is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The AHJ is a recognized organization or official with the authority to enforce the regulations and standards within a particular area or organization, which includes ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel during emergency operations.

In the context of rescue operations, the AHJ plays a critical role in coordinating resources, implementing safety protocols, and ensuring proper rehabilitation procedures are in place. This rehabilitation is essential to maintain the health and performance of rescuers, particularly in physically demanding situations.

While OSHA sets forth safety standards and NFPA provides guidelines and recommendations, it is ultimately the responsibility of the AHJ to ensure these are adhered to in practice, including the establishment of protocols for personnel rehabilitation. The incident commander (IC) also plays a vital role in operations but does not hold the overarching responsibility for resource provision in terms of rehabilitation, which falls under the jurisdiction of the AHJ.