Which of the following best describes the benefit of implementing the National Incident Management System?
A) It incorporates on-scene physicians into the command system.
B) It decreases confusion during multijurisdictional events.
C) It puts all decision-making authority in the hands of one person.
D) It eliminates the need for mutual-aid agreements.
B
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