When on call, within how many hours must the employee be available after being notified?

• A. 1 hour
• B. 30 minutes
• C. 2 hours
• D. 4 hours

Answer: (A)

Being on call means you must be ready to respond as soon as you’re notified. The one-hour window is the standard that ensures a rapid yet realistic response to incidents: you have enough time to mobilize, gather what you need, and begin reporting to duty or mobilizing on scene without unnecessary delay.

If you’re notified, you should be able to report within one hour. A window shorter than that, like thirty minutes, is often not feasible due to travel, gear checks, and getting into a reporting mindset. A window of two or four hours would risk delaying critical responses and is not aligned with typical on-call requirements.

So the best answer reflects the expectation of prompt availability within one hour after notification.