Which of the following are examples of outside groups that may be present during a facility incident?

• A. Medical staff only.
• B. School groups.
• C. Protests, staging areas for protestors or media, or outside agencies.
• D. Vendors.

Answer: (C)

Outside groups are entities not part of the facility’s internal staff but that may be present during an incident. Protests or demonstrations outside the facility, media crews setting up to cover what’s happening, and outside agencies such as law enforcement, public health, or emergency management all fall into this category. These groups can influence access, crowd dynamics, and information flow, so they’re typically managed through established coordination—designated liaisons, controlled access, and clear communication channels—to protect everyone on site and keep the response organized. The other options are too narrow or not representative of the typical outside presence during an incident (for example, medical staff or vendors may be involved, but protests, media, and outside agencies cover the broader and more likely outside presence).