Which NFPA standard contains information on recommended practices for pre-incident planning?

• A. NFPA 1561
• B. NFPA 921
• C. NFPA 1001
• D. NFPA 1620

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is which NFPA standard covers recommended practices for pre-incident planning. NFPA 1620, titled Pre-incident Planning for Fire and Emergency Services, provides the guidelines on how to conduct and document pre-incident plans, what information to collect (such as building layout, occupancy, hazards, access and water supply, and critical facilities), and how to organize and use that information in response. This focus on planning before incidents distinguishes it from the other standards: one addresses incident management during emergencies, another covers fire investigation, and another covers firefighter qualifications. Therefore, NFPA 1620 is the standard that best fits pre-incident planning.