Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident

Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident

A. Potential hazardous materials
B. Cost considerations of responding agencies
C. Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations
D. Community and responder safety

Ans. B. Cost considerations of responding agencies.

The complexity of an incident is greatly influenced by factors that directly influence the way we will respond, worker safety, and potential effect on society. The presence of dangerous materials (A) results in extreme impacts and must be treated in a special fashion, therefore adding to complexity. Political sensitivity, external influences, and public relations (C) may complicate decision-making and resource distribution, adding to complexity. Assisting the community and responders (D) is of paramount importance and is a deciding factor in determining how challenging the response will be. Cost is a vital consideration in resource management and budgeting but does not alter the inherent complexity of the incident itself; a hazardous situation is hazardous regardless of the cost of mitigating it.