How many personnel comprise the internal response team in the 5-in-5 force?

• A. Two
• B. One
• C. Three
• D. Four

Answer: (A)

In this scenario, the internal response team is kept purposefully small to ensure immediate action within the five-minute window. Two personnel allows one lead to assess the situation, initiate containment, and relay critical information to command, while the other provides security, supports the lead, and handles parallel tasks like securing zones or assisting any injured personnel. This pairing delivers the speed and coordination needed without the delays that come from a larger team, and it avoids the risk of under-coverage that a single responder would create. More than two adds unnecessary coordination and slows response, while one person can’t perform all required actions quickly in a real-time incident. So, the internal response team comprises two personnel.