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RMLC Logistics Briefing!

Goals and Objectives: "Provide fire fighters, EMTs, law enforcement, emergency government, and Homeland Security professionals with a "training base" resource and the general public with a "Performance Based" tutorial on Incident Command.

Our Strategic Action Plan...

"Design, develop and deploy web supported Incident Command (IC) templates that can be used by any company, organization, association or group interested in responding to community wide disasters, terrorist attacks, or any life threatening incident. Create training based ICS templates for the public sector, performance based templates for the public sector and internet based programs to effectively test response protocols and economically deploy response assets. Rich Woldt CEO - The RMLC

Logistics: First determines where the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and Staging Areas should be located and than makes sure they are properly equipped and ready to occupy. This included providing appropriate table space for Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance, and other EOC personnel, a separate media briefing room and secured communication links. In addition to monitoring victims, Logistics is responsible to provide housing, food, training and incident supplies for all responders

Operations Chief Tutorial...

Planning Chief Tutorial...

Logistics Chief Tutorial...

Finance Chief Tutorial...

/ Logistic's Section Chief Table of Contents

TOPICS: LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES / Checklist Instructions / LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / Obtain Briefing from Incident Commander / Activate Logistics Section Units / Organize Logistics Section / Assist in Preparation of the Incident Action Plan / Request Additional Incident Resources / Perform Operational Planning for Logistics Section / Update Logistics Section Planning / Direct Operations of Organizational Elements / Recommend Release of Resources & Supplies / Maintain Logs and Records / LOGISTICS SUPPORT BRANCH DIRECTOR CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES / Checklist Instructions / GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST / Checklist Instructions / RESPONSIBILITIES / FOOD UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES / Checklist Instructions / COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES / Checklist Instructions / COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST / Checklist Instructions / LOGISTICS SERVICE BRANCH DIRECTOR CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES / Checklist Instructions / MEDICAL UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES / Checklist Instructions / FACILITIES UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES / Checklist Instructions / SUPPLY UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES / Checklist Instructions

LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The Logistics Section Chief, a member of the general staff, is responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials in support of the incident. The Logistics Section Chief participates in the development of the incident action plan and activates and supervises the branches and units within the Logistics Section.

Checklist Instructions: The checklist below presents the minimum requirements for Logistics Section Chiefs. Note that some items are one-time actions, while others are ongoing or repetitive throughout the incident.

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Obtain a briefing from the Incident Commander.
	Plan the organization of the Logistics Section.
	Assign work locations and preliminary work tasks to section personnel.
	Notify the Resources Unit of the Logistics Section units which have been activated, including the names and locations of assigned personnel.
	Assemble and brief unit leaders and branch directors.
	Participate in the preparation of the incident action plan.
	Identify the service and support requirements for planned and expected operations.
	Provide input to and review the communications, medical, and traffic plans.
	Coordinate and process requests for additional resources.
	Review the incident action plan, and estimate section needs for the next operational period.
	Ensure that the incident communications plan is prepared.
	Advise on current service and support capabilities.
	Prepare the service and support elements of the incident action plan.
	Estimate future service and support requirements.
	Receive the demobilization plan from the Planning Section.
	Recommend the release of unit resources in conformity with the demobilization plan.
	Ensure the general welfare and safety of Logistics Section personnel.
	Maintain the unit log (ICS Form 214 or local form).

LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The major responsibilities of the Logistics Section Chief are stated below. Following each are tasks for implementing the responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITY	*TASKS*
Obtain Briefing from Incident Commander	Receive an incident briefing, summary of resources dispatched to the incident, and initial instructions concerning work activities. Obtain a copy of the incident action plan, if available.
Activate Logistics Section Units	Determine from the incident briefing what Logistics Section personnel have been ordered. Confirm order of appropriate Logistics Section personnel. Plan preliminary organization of the Logistics Section. Compare the preliminary incident action plan with personnel ordered, as appropriate. Identify additional personnel needed. Request additional personnel. Assign work locations and work tasks to logistics section personnel. Notify the Resources Unit of Logistics Section units activated, including names and locations of assigned personnel.
Organize Logistics Section	Confirm arrival of dispatched Logistics Section personnel. Assemble and brief Logistics Section personnel. Review initial operations of Logistics Section with section personnel. Give instructions for initial operations to section personnel.

RESPONSIBILITY

TASKS

Assist in Preparation of the Incident Action Plan

Attend planning meeting.

Review suggested strategy and operations for next operational period.

Advise on current service and support capabilities.

Estimate logistic capabilities with current capabilities.

Compare required capabilities with current capabilities.

Determine additional service and support requirements corresponding to the incident action plan.

Prepare service and support elements of the incident action plan.

Identify potential future control operations so as to anticipate logistics requirements.

Request Additional Incident Resources

Note: The Logistics Section Chief performs this function only if the Incident Commander has delegated the corresponding authority.

Receive requests for resources to be ordered from outside of the incident from members of the general staff or the Resources Unit.

Coordinate requests for additional resources so as to eliminate duplicate requests.

Submit the request through the communications center for additional resources from outside the incident. The request goes through normal channels and includes a confirmation/denial of request and ETAs.

RESPONSIBILITY

TASKS

Perform Operational Planning for Logistics Section

Obtain the incident action plan from the Planning Section Chief and review with section personnel as appropriate.

Identify service and support requirements for planned and expected incident operations.

Plan organization of the Logistics Section.

Compare organization plan requirements with dispatched personnel.

Identify needed or surplus personnel.

Notify the Resources Unit of names of personnel available for assignment or reassignment.

Notify personnel being reassigned.

Request additional personnel needed.

Request additional support from the Incident Commander if personnel are not available from incident sources.

Notify the Resources Unit of resources assigned by Logistics Section for support and service needs.

Assign work locations and specific work tasks to section personnel.

Update Logistics Section Planning

Review current situation status, resource status, and fire behavior prediction information.

Obtain information concerning future operations through discussions with incident personnel.

Estimate future service and support requirements.

Compare estimated future requirements with expected logistics capabilities.

Obtain changes to the incident action plan from the Planning Section Chief.

Obtain the demobilization plan from the Planning Section Chief.

Identify required modifications to Logistics Section planning. and modify planning as appropriate.

Inform Logistics Section branch directors, Planning Section Chief, Resources Unit, and others as appropriate of planning modifications.

RESPONSIBILITY	*TASKS*
Direct Operations of Organizational Elements	Receive reports of significant events. Periodically check work progress on assigned tasks of support and service branches and units, as appropriate. Coordinate and supervise activities of Logistics Section units. Ensure general welfare and safety of logistics personnel. Provide input to and review communications, medical, and traffic plans.
Recommend Release of Resources/Supplies	List resources/supplies recommended for release by type, quantity, location, and time. Present recommendations to the Planning Section Chief. Coordinate with the Demobilization Unit on the demobilization plan.
Maintain Logs and Records	Record Logistics Section activities on the unit log (ICS Form 214 or local form). Maintain agency records and reports. Provide unit logs to the Documentation Unit at the end of each operational period.

LOGISTICS SUPPORT BRANCH DIRECTOR CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The Support Branch Director is responsible for the management of all support activities at the incident.

The Support Branch Director position will be activated only as needed in accordance with incident characteristics, the availability of personnel, and the requirements of the Incident Commander and Logistics Section Chief. The Support Branch Director reports to the Logistics Section Chief.

Checklist Instructions: The checklist below presents the minimum requirements for Support Branch Directors. Note that some items are one-time actions, while others are ongoing or repetitive throughout the incident.

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Obtain working materials from the logistics kit.
	Identify the Support Branch personnel dispatched to the incident.
	Determine initial support operations in coordination with the Logistics Section Chief and Service Branch Director.
	Prepare the initial organization and assignments for the initial support operations.
	Assemble and brief Support Branch personnel.
	Determine if assigned branch resources are sufficient.
	Monitor the work progress of units, and keep the Logistics Section Chief informed of activities.
	Resolve problems associated with requests from the Operations Section.
	Maintain the unit log (ICS Form 214 or local form).

GROUND SUPPORT UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The Ground Support Unit Leader is primarily responsible for:

¨ Providing for the transportation of personnel, supplies, food, and equipment.

¨ Providing for the fueling, service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and other ground support equipment.

¨ Collecting and recording information about the use of rental equipment and services initiated and requested.

¨ Implementing the traffic plan for the incident.

Checklist Instructions: The checklist below presents the minimum requirements for Ground Support Unit Leaders. Note that some activities are one-time actions and others are ongoing or repetitive throughout the incident.

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Obtain a briefing from the Support Branch Director or Logistics Section Chief.
	Participate in Support Branch and/or Logistics Section planning activities.
	Implement the traffic plan developed by the Planning Section.
	Support out-of-service resources.
	Notify the Resources Unit of all status changes on support and transportation vehicles.
	Arrange for and activate the fueling, maintenance, and repair of ground resources.
	Maintain an inventory of support and transportation vehicles (ICS Form 218 or local form).
	Provide transportation services.
	Collect information on rented equipment.
	Requisition maintenance and repair supplies (e.g., fuel and spare parts).
	Maintain incident roads.
	Submit reports to the Support Branch Director as directed.
	Maintain the unit log (ICS Form 214 or local form).

FOOD UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The Food Unit Leader is responsible for determining feeding and cooking facility requirements at all incident facilities, menu planning, food preparation, serving, providing potable water, and general maintenance of the food service areas.

The Food Unit Leader reports to the Service Branch Director (if activated) or the Logistics Section Chief.

Checklist Instructions: The checklist below presents the minimum requirements for Food Unit Leaders. Note that some activities are one-time actions, and others are ongoing or repetitive throughout the incident.

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Obtain a briefing from the Service Branch Director or Logistics Section Chief.
	Determine the location of the working assignment and the number of personnel assigned to the base and camps.
	Determine the method of feeding the best fits each situation.
	Obtain the necessary equipment and supplies to operate the food service facilities at the base and camps.
	Ensure that sufficient potable water is available to meet all incident needs.
	Set up food unit equipment.
	Prepare menus to ensure incident personnel of well-balanced meals.
	Ensure that all appropriate health and safety measures are taken.
	Supervise cooks and other Food Unit personnel.
	Keep an inventory of food on hand, and check in food orders.
	Provide the Supply Unit Leader with food supply orders.
	Demobilize the Food Unit in accordance with the incident demobilization plan.
	Maintain the unit log (ICS Form 214 or local form).

COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Unit Leader, under the direction of the Service Branch Director or Logistics Section Chief, is responsible for developing plans for the effective use of incident communications equipment and facilities. These include:

¨ Installing and testing of communications equipment.

¨ Supervision of the incident communications center.

¨ Distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel.

¨ Maintenance and repair of communications equipment.

Checklist Instructions: The checklist below presents the minimum requirements for Communications Unit Leaders. Note that some activities are one-time actions, and others are ongoing or repetitive throughout the incident.

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Obtain a briefing from the Service Branch Director or Logistics Section Chief.
	Determine the Communications Unit personnel needs.
	Advise on the communications capabilities and/or limitations during preparation of the incident action plan.
	Prepare and implement the incident radio communications plan (ICS Form 205).
	Ensure that the incident communications center and message center is established.
	Set up the telephone and public address system.
	Establish appropriate communications distribution and/or maintenance locations within the base and camp(s).
	Ensure that communications systems are installed and tested.
	Ensure that an equipment accountability system is established.
	Ensure that personal portable radio equipment from cache(s) is distributed per radio plan.

COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Provide technical information as required on: ¨ Adequacy of communications systems currently in operation. ¨ Geographic limitations on communications systems. ¨ Equipment capabilities. ¨ Amount and types of equipment available. ¨ Anticipated problems in the use of communications equipment.
	Supervise Communications Unit activities.
	Maintain records on all communications equipment as appropriate.
	Ensure that all equipment is tested and repaired.
	Recover equipment from relieved or released units.
	Maintain the unit log (ICS Form 214 or local form).

LOGISTICS SERVICE BRANCH DIRECTOR CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The Service Branch Director is responsible for the management of all service activities at the incident. The Service Branch Director position will be activated only as needed in accordance with incident characteristics, the availability of personnel, and the requirements of the Incident Commander and Logistics Section Chief. The Service Branch Director reports to the Logistics Section Chief.

Checklist Instructions: The checklist below presents the minimum requirements for Service Branch Directors. Note that some items are one-time actions, and others are ongoing or repetitive throughout the incident.

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Obtain working materials from the logistics kit.
	Determine the level of service required to support operations.
	Confirm the dispatch of branch personnel.
	Participate in the planning meetings of Logistics Section personnel.
	Review the incident action plan.
	Organize and prepare assignments for Service Branch personnel.
	Coordinate the activities of branch units.
	Inform the Logistics Section Chief of branch activities.
	Resolve Service Branch problems.
	Maintain the unit log (ICS Form 214 or local form).

MEDICAL UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The Medical Unit Leader is primarily responsible for the development of the medical emergency plan, obtaining medical aid and transportation for injured and ill incident personnel, and preparation of reports and records. The Medical Unit may also assist operations in supplying medical care and assistance to civilian casualties at the incident. The Medical Unit Leader reports to the Service Branch Director. The Medical Unit Leader may require the services of a Welfare Officer to assist in resolving personal matters or to support the general well-being of personnel assigned to the incident.

Checklist Instructions: The checklist below presents the minimum requirements for Medical Unit Leaders. Note that some activities are one-time actions, and others are ongoing or repetitive throughout the incident.

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Obtain a briefing from the Service Branch Director or Logistics Section Chief.
	Participate in Logistics Section and/or Service Branch planning activities.
	Determine the level of emergency medical activities performed prior to activation of Medical Unit.
	Activate the Medical Unit.
	Prepare the medical emergency plan (ICS Form 206 or local form).
	Prepare procedures for a major medical emergency.
	Declare a major medical emergency, as appropriate.
	Respond to requests for medical aid.
	Respond to requests for medical transportation.
	Respond to requests for medical supplies.
	Prepare medical reports.
	Submit the reports, as directed.
	Maintain the unit log (ICS Form 214 or local form).

FACILITIES UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The Facilities Unit Leader is primarily responsible for the activation of incident facilities (i.e., the base, camp(s), and Incident Incident Command Post). The unit provides sleeping and sanitation facilities for incident personnel, and manages base and camp operations. Each facility is assigned a manager who reports to the Facilities Unit Leader and is responsible for managing the operation of the facility. The basic functions or activities of the base and camp manager are to provide security service and facility maintenance. The Facilities Unit Leader reports to the Support Branch Director. Close liaison must be maintained with the Food Unit Leader, who is responsible for providing food for all incident facilities.

Checklist Instructions: The checklist below presents the minimum requirements for Facilities Unit Leaders. Note that some of the activities are one-time actions, while others are ongoing or repetitive throughout the incident.

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Receive the incident action plan.
	Participate in Logistics Section and/or Support Branch planning activities.
	Determine the requirement for each facility to be established.
	Prepare layouts of incident facilities.
	Notify unit leaders of facility layouts.
	Activate incident facilities.
	Obtain personnel to operate facilities.
	Provide sleeping facilities.
	Provide security services.
	Provide facility maintenance services (sanitation, lighting, clean up, etc.).
	Supervise out-of-service resources and unassigned personnel.
	Demobilize base and camp facilities.
	Maintain the Facilities Unit records.
	Maintain the unit log (ICS Form 214 of local form).

SUPPLY UNIT LEADER CHECKLIST RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supply Unit Leader is primarily responsible for:

¨ Ordering personnel.

¨ Ordering, receiving, and storing all supplies for the incident.

¨ Maintaining an inventory of supplies.

¨ Servicing non-expendable supplies and equipment.

The major functions of the unit are grouped into the ordering of equipment and supplies and the receiving and/or distribution of equipment, other than primary supplies. The Supply Unit Leader reports to the Support Branch Director.

Checklist Instructions: The checklist below presents the minimum requirements for Supply Unit Leaders. Note that some activities are one-time actions, and others are ongoing or repetitive throughout the incident.

COMPLETED/NOT APPLICABLE	TASKS
	Obtain a briefing from the Support Branch Director or Logistics Section Chief.
	Participate in the Logistics Section and/or Support Branch planning activities.
	Provide kits to Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration Sections.
	Determine the type and amount of supplies en-route.
	Arrange for receiving ordered supplies.
	Review the incident action plan for information on operations of the Supply Unit.
	Develop and implement safety and security requirements.
	Order, receive, distribute, and store supplies and equipment.
	Receive and respond to requests for personnel, supplies, and equipment.
	Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
	Service reusable equipment.
	Demobilize the Supply Unit.
	Submit reports to the Support Branch Director.
	Maintain the unit log (ICS Form 214 or local form).

The RMLC V-ICS is staffed by RMLC Faculty and guided by RMLC Faculty Mentors!

Rich Woldt

Incident Commander

Shawn Smith

Safety

Lucy Harr

Information

Neil Purtell

Liaison

John Vardallas

Operations Chief

Paul J Bergee

Planning Chief

Shawn Smith

Logistics Chief

Gene Quigley

Finance Chief

Shawn Smith

Staging Area Director

Shawn Smith

Law Enforcement Liaison

David Koenig

Fire Department Liaison

Dr. James Black

Trauma Mgmt Liaison

Michael Koll

Fraud Investigator

Anthony Conti

SWAT & Hazmat Coordinator

John Eliason

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Dick Radtke Media Mgmt & Press Releases

David McGuinn

SD Box Security

John Vrabec

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Safety : Sheriff -       Terry Vogel

Information: Chairman of County Board -         Charlie Most

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Planning Chief Director of Emergency Government -Richard “Dick” Burress

Logistics Chief Coordinator of Emergency Government -   Ann Demeuse

Finance Chief Shirley Scalish County Clerk - Nancy A. Bemmen

Staging Area Director Deputy Sheriff - Bill Larson

Law Enforcement Liaison      Deputy Sheriff - Jim Grondon

Fire Fighter Liaison            Egg Harbor Fire chief - Mark Boegenschultlz

Trauma Mgmt EMT - Jim Olson

Fraud Investigator Sheriff -           Terry Vogel

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