During large-scale emergencies, coordination with outside agencies best facilitates collaboration, such as with police, EMS, and public works?

• A. Rely on the fire department to lead all decisions without input
• B. Use a prescriptive command structure with no external liaison
• C. Establish unified command or liaison roles, maintain joint communications, clarify responsibilities, and coordinate resource sharing
• D. Work only within one agency’s chain of command

Answer: (D)