Which statement best describes the staffing model of paid-on-call agencies?

• A. They are minimally staffed, with personnel summoned as needed
• B. They operate with full-time personnel at all times
• C. They rely on continuous deployment of on-call volunteers who are always ON
• D. They are funded by private donors

Answer: (A)

Paid-on-call staffing centers on keeping a small, ready-to-respond workforce and summoning personnel as incidents arise. This approach means there isn’t a large group on duty at all times; responders are brought in when needed and compensated for the active time. It provides flexibility and cost control, aligning with the idea of paid-on-call where staffing scales with demand. The other scenarios describe constant, full-time presence, or funding sources, which don’t define how staffing is actually organized.