Rehab 37 will be dispatched on which triggers?

• A. 2nd alarms or greater or at the request of the IC
• B. First alarm
• C. Any incident with more than two units
• D. Only after rehab equipment is ready

Answer: (A)

Rehab is activated to protect firefighter safety during longer, more demanding incidents. The main triggers are when an incident reaches a second alarm or greater, or when the incident commander requests rehab due to signs of fatigue, heat stress, or the need for rest and medical evaluation. This ensures crews can rehydrate, cool down, and be medically checked before returning to work, reducing the risk of heat-related illness or overexertion.

The first alarm alone doesn’t automatically demand rehab, and simply having more than two units on scene isn’t a guaranteed trigger—the decision is based on incident duration, complexity, and conditions, plus any request from the IC. Rehab equipment readiness isn’t the trigger either; resources are deployed based on need, not only on whether the equipment is ready.