Which information is NOT collected during the Initial Notification?

• A. Caller's name / Rank / Phone number
• B. Incident type/description
• C. Location of scene
• D. Weather forecast at time of incident

Answer: (D)

Initial notification focuses on essential dispatch data: who is calling, what is happening, and where it is. During that first alert, responders need to know the caller’s identity and a way to contact them, the type or description of the incident so appropriate units can be sent, and the exact location of the scene so responders can navigate quickly. Weather forecast at the time of the incident isn’t part of this immediate data set because it doesn’t affect the immediate decision of who and where to send, and weather information can be obtained from separate sources or updated later as the incident unfolds.