Implement New IAP & Assess Progress - General Tasks Checklist

Command Staff General Tasks

Incident Commander

• Monitor on-going incident management activities.
• Review progress of assigned tasks.
• Evaluate prior decisions, direction, priorities, and information requirements.
• Receive periodic situation briefings.

Public Information Officer

• Evaluate media effectiveness and adjusts Media Plan as appropriate to meet IC/UC objectives and/or guidance.

Safety Officer

• Monitor on-going operations and corrects unsafe practices.
• Evaluate effectiveness of Form 208 Site Safety Plan and Form 215a Safety Analysis.

Liaison Officer

• Maintain communication channels and address any issues or concerns of participating and affected stakeholders.

General Staff General Tasks

Operations

• Direct the implementation of the IAP.
• Monitor on-going incident operations and makes strategic and tactical changes, as required and recommended by field supervisors/leaders.
• Measure/ensure progress towards assigned operational objectives.
• Debrief personnel coming off shift.
• Brief command and planning on accomplishments, issues, and concerns on a scheduled basis.

Planning

• Ensure on-going operational information is being collected and documented.
• Measure/ensure progress against stated objectives.
• Develop new/revised incident objectives and provide to IC/UC.
• Maintain up-to-date Situation Status Display.
• Debrief personnel coming off shift.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of incident including information management process.

Logistics

• Ensure on-going and future operations are provided support and services.
• Maintain interaction with Command & General Staff and external logistical contacts.
• Evaluate program and modify to enhance operations.

Finance

• Monitor on-going operations to ensure accurate, timely administrative and financial reporting.
• Maintain interaction with Command & General Staff and external financial contacts.