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Span-of-control ratios can be driven by a number of factors such as:

• Type of incident
• Nature of the task
• Hazards and safety factors
• Experience of the supervisor and subordinates
• Communication access between the subordinates and the supervisor

Important Note: Planning is critical in order to avoid runaway ordering of resources and the loss of an effective span of control.