What does the 5-in-5 response force consist of?

• A. Two person internal response team, two person external response team, area supervisor
• B. Internal response team of four, external response team of one, and area supervisor
• C. Two person internal response team, three person external response team, area supervisor
• D. Four person internal response team, one person external response team, area supervisor

Answer: (A)

The 5-in-5 response force is built around a quick, layered team of five people: two inside the area, two outside, and one area supervisor. The inside team acts fast to assess and begin initial actions from within the facility. The outside team provides reinforcement and exterior security, ready to approach from outside routes or to seal the perimeter. The area supervisor coordinates everything—maintaining communication, directing roles, and ensuring the incident remains contained while all five responders meet the rapid response timeline. This 2-2-1 arrangement is why the described setup aligns with the 5-in-5 concept.