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Visual 5.1General Staff Functions
Unit 5:General Staff Functions
Visual 5.2General Staff Functions
Unit ObjectiveDescribe the roles and functions of the General Staff, including: Operations Section Planning Section Logistics Section Finance/Administration
Section
Visual 5.3General Staff Functions
General Staff Overview – Expanding Incidents
IncidentCommandIncident
Command
OperationsSection
OperationsSection
PlanningSection
PlanningSection
LogisticsSection
LogisticsSection
Finance/AdminSection
Finance/AdminSection
Directs all response/tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives.
Activated, as needed, to support the incident response directed by the Operations Section.
Visual 5.4General Staff Functions
Expanding IncidentsExpanding incidents may add supervisory layers to the organizational structure as needed.
Divisions Groups
UnitsBranches
Single Resources
Sections
Incident Commander
Operations Section Chief
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Command
Visual 5.5General Staff Functions
ICS Supervisory Position Titles
Organizational LevelOrganizational Level Supervisor TitleSupervisor Title Support Position TitleSupport Position Title
Incident Command Incident Commander Deputy
Command Staff Officer Assistant
General Staff (Section) Chief Deputy
Branch Director Deputy
Division/Group Supervisor N/A
Unit Leader Manager
Strike Team/Task Force Leader Single Resource Boss
Visual 5.6General Staff Functions
ICS Section Chiefs and Deputies Section Chiefs may
have one or more deputies.
Deputies must be as proficient and qualified as the Section Chief.
ChiefChief
DeputyDeputy DeputyDeputy
Visual 5.7General Staff Functions
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Visual 5.8General Staff Functions
Increasing Interagency CoordinationWhen an incident involves multiple organizations, assigning Deputies from other organizations can increase interagency coordination.
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
IncidentCommander
IncidentCommander
Deputy OperationsSection Chief
Deputy OperationsSection Chief
Visual 5.9General Staff Functions
Operations Section: Major Activities Directs and coordinates all
incident tactical operations. Is typically one of the first
organizations to be assigned to the incident.
Expands from the bottom up. Has the most incident
resources. May have Staging Areas and
special organizations.
RescueGroup
RescueGroup
InvestigationGroup
InvestigationGroup
OperationsSection
OperationsSection
Staging Area
Staging Area
IncidentCommandIncident
Command
Visual 5.10General Staff Functions
Operations: Single ResourcesOn a smaller incident, the Operations Section may be comprised of an Operations Section Chief and single resources.
IndustrialHygienistIndustrialHygienist
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
ITSpecialist
ITSpecialist
FacilityEngineerFacility
Engineer
Visual 5.11General Staff Functions
Operations: TeamsSingle resources may be organized into teams. Using standard ICS terminology, the two types of team configurations are: Task Forces, which are a combination of
mixed resources with common communications supervised by a Leader.
Strike Teams, which include all similar resources with common communications supervised by a Leader.
Visual 5.12General Staff Functions
Sample Strike Teams and Task Forces
Search & RescueStrike Team
Search & RescueStrike Team
Medical AidStrike TeamMedical AidStrike Team
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
Damage AssessmentTask Force
Damage AssessmentTask Force
Shelter and FeedingTask Force
Shelter and FeedingTask Force
Public WorksTask Force
Public WorksTask Force
Visual 5.13General Staff Functions
Activity: Operations Section
Instructions: Working as a team . . .
1. Review the scenario presented in the Student Manual.
2. Develop an organization chart depicting how the Operations Section could be organized into teams.
3. List the responsibilities of each team.
4. Be prepared to present in 15 minutes.
Visual 5.14General Staff Functions
Operations: Too Many Teams!Additional levels of supervision must be added as the number of teams expands.
Shelter and FeedingTask Force
Shelter and FeedingTask Force
Public WorksTask Force
Public WorksTask Force
Medical AidStrike Team 1Medical Aid
Strike Team 1
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 2
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 2
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 1
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 1
Damage Assessment Task Force 1
Damage Assessment Task Force 1
Medical AidStrike Team 2Medical Aid
Strike Team 2Search & Rescue
Strike Team 2Search & Rescue
Strike Team 2Search & Rescue
Strike Team 1Search & Rescue
Strike Team 1
Damage AssessmentTask Force 2
Damage AssessmentTask Force 2
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
Visual 5.15General Staff Functions
The Solution: Add Functional GroupsGroups, led by a Supervisor, are used to perform functional areas of operation.
Response & RecoveryGroup Supervisor
Response & RecoveryGroup Supervisor
Search & RescueStrike Team 1
Search & RescueStrike Team 1
Search & RescueStrike Team 2
Search & RescueStrike Team 2
Damage AssessmentTask Force
Damage AssessmentTask Force
Restoration/RecoveryTask Force
Restoration/RecoveryTask Force
Perimeter Security Group SupervisorPerimeter Security Group Supervisor
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 1
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 1
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 2
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 2
Shelter and FeedingTask Force
Shelter and FeedingTask Force
Medical AidStrike Team 1Medical Aid
Strike Team 1
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
Emergency ServicesGroup Supervisor
Emergency ServicesGroup Supervisor
Medical AidStrike Team 2Medical Aid
Strike Team 2
Visual 5.16General Staff Functions
Geographic Divisions & GroupsDivisions, led by a Supervisor, are used to divide an incident geographically.
East DivisionSupervisor
East DivisionSupervisor
Search & RescueStrike Team 1
Search & RescueStrike Team 1
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 1
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 1
Medical AidStrike Team 1Medical Aid
Strike Team 1
Shelter and FeedingTask Force 1
Shelter and FeedingTask Force 1
Recovery Group Supervisor
Recovery Group Supervisor
Damage AssessmentTask Force
Damage AssessmentTask Force
Restoration/Recovery Task Force
Restoration/Recovery Task Force
West DivisionSupervisor
West DivisionSupervisor
Search & RescueStrike Team 2
Search & RescueStrike Team 2
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 2
Perimeter SecurityStrike Team 2
Medical AidStrike Team 2Medical Aid
Strike Team 2
Shelter and FeedingTask Force 2
Shelter and FeedingTask Force 2
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
Visual 5.17General Staff Functions
Adding Branches helps to: Supervise
Groups and Divisions.
Further reduce span of control.
Complex Incidents
Search & RescueGroup SupervisorSearch & RescueGroup Supervisor
Medical AidGroup Supervisor
Medical AidGroup Supervisor
Perimeter Security Group SupervisorPerimeter Security Group Supervisor
Evacuation Group Supervisor
Evacuation Group Supervisor
Shelter & FeedingGroup SupervisorShelter & FeedingGroup Supervisor
Emergency ResponseBranch Director
Emergency ResponseBranch Director
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
Crisis InterventionGroup SupervisorCrisis InterventionGroup Supervisor
ServicesBranch Director
ServicesBranch Director
Visual 5.18General Staff Functions
Activity: Organizing the Ops Section (1 of 3)
Instructions: Working individually . . .
1. Review each scenario and organization chart presented in the Student Manual.
2. Write the correct title missing from each organization chart.
3. Be prepared to share your answers in 5 minutes.
Medical (EMS) ?
Medical (EMS) ?
HazMat ?
HazMat ?
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
Visual 5.19General Staff Functions
Activity: Organizing the Ops Section (2 of 3)
Instructions: Working individually . . .
1. Review each scenario and organization chart presented in the Student Manual.
2. Write the correct title missing from each organization chart.
3. Be prepared to share your answers in 5 minutes.
North?
North?
South?
South?
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
Visual 5.20General Staff Functions
Activity: Organizing the Ops Section (3 of 3)
Instructions: Working individually . . .
1. Review each scenario and organization chart presented in the Student Manual.
2. Write the correct title missing from each organization chart.
3. Be prepared to share your answers in 5 minutes.
HazMat GroupHazMat Group
EmergencyServices ?EmergencyServices ?
OperationsSection ChiefOperations
Section Chief
Medical (EMS) Group
Medical (EMS) Group
Visual 5.21General Staff Functions
Planning Section: Major Activities Collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident
intelligence and information. Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans. Tracking resources assigned to the incident. Maintaining incident documentation. Developing plans for demobilization.
IncidentCommandIncident
Command
OperationsSection
OperationsSection
PlanningSection
PlanningSection
LogisticsSection
LogisticsSection
Finance/AdminSection
Finance/AdminSection
Visual 5.22General Staff Functions
Planning Section: Units
Planning SectionPlanning Section
ResourcesUnit
ResourcesUnit
SituationUnit
SituationUnit
DemobilizationUnit
DemobilizationUnit
DocumentationUnit
DocumentationUnit
TechnicalSpecialistsTechnical
Specialists
Visual 5.23General Staff Functions
Instructions: Working individually . . .
1. Review the Planning Section chart in your Student Manual.
2. Determine which of the Units would: Maintain a record of actions taken during an
incident. Provide a map of the incident area. Oversee check-in procedures.
3. Be prepared to share your answers in 5 minutes.
Activity: Planning Section Units
Visual 5.24General Staff Functions
Logistics Section: Major Activities Ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for
essential personnel, equipment, and supplies. Providing communication planning and resources. Setting up food services for responders. Setting up and maintaining incident facilities. Providing support transportation. Providing medical services for injured personnel.
IncidentCommandIncident
Command
OperationsSection
OperationsSection
PlanningSection
PlanningSection
LogisticsSection
LogisticsSection
Finance/AdminSection
Finance/AdminSection
Visual 5.25General Staff Functions
Logistics Section: Branches and Units The Logistics Section
can be further staffed by two Branches and six Units.
The titles of the Units are descriptive of their responsibilities.
CommunicationsUnit
CommunicationsUnit
MedicalUnit
MedicalUnit
SupplyUnit
SupplyUnit
FacilitiesUnit
FacilitiesUnit
Logistics SectionLogistics Section
Service BranchService Branch
FoodUnit
FoodUnit
Ground SupportUnit
Ground SupportUnit
Support BranchSupport Branch
Visual 5.26General Staff Functions
Finance/Administration Section: Major Activities
The Finance/Administration Section is responsible for: Contract negotiation and monitoring. Timekeeping. Cost analysis. Compensation for injury or damage to property. Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under
MOUs).Incident
CommandIncident
Command
OperationsSection
OperationsSection
PlanningSection
PlanningSection
LogisticsSection
LogisticsSection
Finance/AdminSection
Finance/AdminSection
Visual 5.27General Staff Functions
Finance/Administration Section: Units
Finance/AdministrationSection
Finance/AdministrationSection
ProcurementUnit
ProcurementUnit
TimeUnitTimeUnit
CostUnitCostUnit
Compensation/Claims Unit
Compensation/Claims Unit
Visual 5.28General Staff Functions
Activity: Section Chiefs
Instructions: Working individually . . .
1. Review the table of statements presented in the Student Manual.
2. Identify the correct Section Chief for each statement.
3. Be prepared to share your answers in 5 minutes.
Visual 5.29General Staff Functions
Activity: General Staff FunctionsInstructions: Working as a team . . .
1. Review the scenario presented in your Student Manual.
2. Use what you’ve learned to answer the questions in each part of the activity. Write your answers on chart paper.
3. When you’ve answered each set of questions, move on to the next page.
4. Select a spokesperson. Be prepared to discuss your answers with the class in 15 minutes.
Visual 5.30General Staff Functions
SummaryAre you able to describe the roles and functions of the: Operations Section? Planning Section? Logistics Section? Finance/Administration
Section?