What is a primary goal during the termination phase according to incident management best practices?

The primary goal during the termination phase of incident management is to maintain a safe environment for all involved. This phase is crucial because it involves ensuring that the incident scene is cleared and safe for normal traffic to resume, as well as ensuring the safety of responders, bystanders, and motorists. Maintaining safety during this phase includes ensuring proper cleanup of any debris, clearing any hazards, and ensuring that responders can exit the scene without encountering additional risks.

While collecting data for future training, evaluating responder performance, and requesting feedback can all be important aspects of incident management, they are secondary to the immediate need for safety. The essence of the termination phase is centered on restoring safety and functionality to the environment after an incident has occurred, which is why maintaining a safe environment is recognized as the top priority at this stage.