Logistics Section Chief — IMH Navigator

Responsibilities

The Logistics Section Chief (LSC) is responsible for providing facilities, services, people, and material in support of the incident. The LSC helps to develop and implement the IAP and activates/supervises the branches and units within the Logistics Section. The LSC may have deputies, who may be from the same organization or from an assisting agency. Deputy LSCs must have the same qualifications as the person for whom they work, as they must be ready to take over that position at any time.

Organization

Org chart coming soon

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Review common and leadership responsibilities.
Receive initial briefing from Incident Commander/Unified Command (IC/UC).
Determine the size, organization and staffing needs of the Logistics Section as required to support the incident.
Assign work locations and preliminary work tasks to Section personnel.
Notify the Planning Section/Resources Unit of the Logistics Section Units activated, including names and locations of assigned personnel.
Assemble and brief Logistics Branch Directors and Unit Leaders on their duties and expectations.
Participate in the planning cycle process as required.
Determine and supply immediate incident resource and facility needs.
Coordinate and process requests for additional resources with Resource Unit Leader (RESL) and Operations Section Chief (OSC).
Develop resource ordering process with Finance Section Chief (FSC).
In conjunction with Command, develop and advise all Sections of the IMT resource approval and requesting process, the resource approval process, and use of a Form 213 RR Resource Request.
Participate in the Tactical Planning Process and/or review proposed tactics for next operational period for ability to provide resources and logistical support using the Form 215 Operational Planning Worksheet.
Advise IC/UC and Section Chiefs on resource availability for incident needs.
Oversee development and review the Form 205 Communications Plan, Form 206 Medical Plan, Traffic Plan, Vessel Plan, and Security Plan, as required.
Establish communications network (computer, radio, phone, etc.) for command post and field operations.
Identify resource needs for incident contingencies.
Determine the type and amount of resources ordered and en-route to include reporting of status/location.
Identify service and support requirements for additional resources by OPS.
Advise section chiefs on resource limitations, constraints and appropriateness.
Provide input to the Information Management Plan.
Track resource effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
Identify contingency locations for Incident Facilities (i.e. Incident Command Post (ICP), Staging Areas).
Develop ICP move plan if necessary including IT support.
Coordinate meal support for all Incident Facilities using Food Unit Leader (FDUL) if staffed.
Coordinate Form 206 Medical Plan adjustments with Safety Officer (SOFR) and Medical Unit Leader (MEDL) if staffed.
Participate in Business Management Meeting with the Finance Section Chief (FSC).
Request and/or set up expanded ordering processes as appropriate.
Identify long-term service and support requirements for planned/expected ops.
Provide Logistics Section resources to be included in the demobilized and prioritize release order.
Receive and implement applicable portions of the Incident Demobilization Plan which is prepared by Planning.
Ensure the general welfare and safety of Logistics Section personnel.
Maintain Form 214a Individual Log and forward to Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL) for disposition.

Forms to Complete

Form 205 Comms. Plan-

Review Communications Plan

Security Plan-

Review Security Plan

Transportation Plan-

Review Transportation Plan

Traffic & Vessel Routing-

Review Traffic & Vessel Routing Plan

Form 214a Individual Log

Document events/activities

Meetings to Attend

Initial Response & AssessmentIncident Brief Form 201Initial Command MeetingTactics Meeting Planning Meeting Operations BriefingImplement New IAP & Assess Progress

Handbook Pages	192–193 (2 pages)
Part	B — Incident Management
Section	6.2 Logistics Section Chief (LSC)
Type	role