How many questions should be known when using another agency's SRU?

• A. Six
• B. Four
• C. Eight
• D. Ten

Answer: (A)

When coordinating with another agency’s SRU, you rely on a compact set of questions that quickly establish what you need to know to work together safely and effectively. Six questions strike the right balance because they cover the essential areas you must align on without bogging you down: the purpose of involving the SRU, who to contact, what resources or capabilities are available, any limitations or constraints, how information will be exchanged, and how to escalate or transition the effort if needed. This keeps the initial handoff fast, clear, and repeatable under pressure.

If you tried to use fewer questions, important details could be missed and coordination could become ambiguous. If you used more than six, the exchange might become slower and harder to manage in a time-critical situation. The other options, being fewer or more than six, don’t offer the same optimal balance between speed and completeness.