Who can be held financially accountable for lost property under their care?

The correct answer relates to the broad concept of accountability within incident management. Incident personnel, which includes a wide array of roles beyond specific positions like the Incident Commander or Supply Unit Leader, are responsible for the assets and resources allocated to them during an incident. This accountability extends to all individuals involved in the incident response who are entrusted with government property.

In the context of wildland fire and incident management, everyone who is assigned equipment or supplies has a responsibility to ensure it is cared for properly. This means if there is a loss or damage to property that was under their direct supervision, those individuals can be held financially accountable. The underlying idea is that all personnel must exercise due diligence in managing resources to prevent loss or damage.

While roles such as the Incident Commander and Supply Unit Leader do hold specific responsibilities regarding personnel management and logistical support, the overarching accountability for lost property is a responsibility that can be attributed to any incident personnel, aligning with the principle of personal accountability in the management of government resources.