Which item is NOT typically included in progress reports?

• A. Transfer of command
• B. Change in CP location
• C. Direction of fire spread
• D. Public relations update

Answer: (D)

Progress reports in suppression operations focus on what changes on the ground that affect strategy and safety: who is in command now, where the incident command post is operating from, and how the fire is moving. A transfer of command is included because it ensures the new incident commander has the current plan and status. A change in the command post location is included because it affects communications, coordination, and oversight. The direction of fire spread is included because it directly informs containment priorities, resource placement, and risk assessment.

Public relations updates belong to external information channels and public communications. They don’t drive immediate tactical decisions, so they’re not typically part of the on-scene progress report.