If one member of a company needs rehabilitation, who goes to the rehabilitation area?

• A. All Members Who Need It
• B. The Entire Company
• C. The Member and His or Her Assigned Buddy
• D. That Member Only

Answer: (B)

Rehabilitation is the rest, hydration, cooling, and medical monitoring area used during or after strenuous firefighting tasks. When one member clearly needs rehab, it signals the crew to enter rehab as a unit. Bringing the whole company to rehab ensures accountability—everyone knows who is on scene, who is resting, and who is ready to rotate back in. It also guarantees proper rest and monitoring for all, reducing risks of heat stress or fatigue that could worsen if some crew members stay active while others rest. The buddy system remains important for safety on scene, but rehab is designed for the crew as a whole, not just the person who shows distress. Limiting rehab to the individual or to just the buddy could leave others overextended or unmonitored. For these reasons, rehab is conducted with the entire company present.