Advon Actions include which of the following statements?

• A. Will depart for the scene before the rest of the BE team
• B. Brings equipment to screen staging area for hazards e.g. Victoreen and MultiRAE
• C. Remain at the BE office until arrival
• D. Postpone field activities.

Answer: (A)

Advon actions are the steps taken by the advance team to position itself at the incident scene before the rest of the BE crew arrives, so they can quickly assess, coordinate, and set up operations. Departing for the scene ahead of the others allows the advance team to verify access, identify potential hazards, establish communications, and determine where to establish the staging area and base of operations. This early arrival smooths the rest of the response and enhances safety and readiness.

Bringing equipment to screen the staging area for hazards is typically an on-site activity done when the team is already at the scene, not the pre-deployment move that defines Advon. Staying at the BE office until arrival would miss the purpose of an advance party, which is to get there early. Postponing field activities is a management decision rather than a specific action of the advance team.