What should happen if an Incident Commander feels overwhelmed during an incident?

When an Incident Commander feels overwhelmed during an incident, seeking support from deputies or teams is the appropriate course of action. The role of an Incident Commander is to manage the incident effectively, which may require collaboration and assistance from team members and deputies who are trained to support in such scenarios.

By reaching out for help, the Incident Commander can delegate tasks, share the workload, and leverage the knowledge and expertise of others, ensuring that the incident is managed more effectively. This collective effort enhances decision-making and can lead to a more efficient resolution of the incident.

The other options do not provide the same level of support and could potentially hinder the incident response. Resigning may leave the situation without leadership, pushing through without assistance may lead to poor decision-making under pressure, and escalating to external agencies may not be necessary or appropriate without first utilizing internal resources effectively.