EOC Section Training

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EOC Section Training
______ County

• Logistics Section

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The Role..

• One of the five primary functions found at all
  SEMS levels.
• Responsible for obtaining resources, facilities,
  and services to support the response.
• Analyzes and identifies appropriate sources of
  resources.

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Staffing Requirements

• Staffing policy recommendations
• Staffing based on minimum 12 hour Operational
  Period
• Staffing identified for 5-7 days,
• 24 hour operation

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EOC Sections
Management
Logistics Section
Planning/Intelligence Section
Operations Section
Finance/Administration Section
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Logistics Section Chief
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EOC Logistics Section Chief Job Description
The Logistics Chief directs the acquisition of
material resources and personnel to the EOC.
Logistics is responsible for the repair and
maintenance of EOC supporting equipment and
resources. Logistics is responsible for
supporting Field requests.
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Logistics Section Chief Position Responsibilities

• Establishes Functional Branches as needed.
• Establishes Report schedule.
• Provides material support to EOC operations and
  supporting facilities.
• Participates in Action Planning.
• Ensures staffing patterns are met.
• Purchases goods and services to support
  emergency response.

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Logistics Section Chief Position Responsibilities

• Ensures acquisition and maintenance of
• - Information Systems
• - Communication Systems
• - Facilities and Supporting Resources
• - Equipment and Supplies Procurement

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Services Branch Coordinator
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Services Branch Coordinator Job Description
Responsible for ensuring services are provided to
the EOC. Oversees the Message Unit,
Communications Unit and Personnel Unit.
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Services Branch Coordinator Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate materials are identified for
  EOC operations and maintained for rapid
  deployment.
• Directs communications and computer services to
  support EOC operations.
• Directs personnel to ensure appropriate staffing
  and equipment are provided for EOC.
• Establishes additional Units as necessary.

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Message Unit Leader
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Message Unit LeaderJob Description
Ensures messages are delivered between EOC staff
and copies are provided to the Documentation
Unit. Provides the check-in process for EOC staff
and roster.
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Message Unit Leader Responsibilities

• Ensures messages are delivered on time.
• Provides switchboard services for the EOC.
• Provides clerical support as needed.
• Assists Planning/Intelligence Branch in
  distribution of planning documents.
• Coordinates with the Communications Unit Leader
  as a back-up for information delivery.

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Communications Unit Leader
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Communications Unit Leader Job Description
Responsible for ensuring the interoperability of
communications systems. Identifies key
frequencies for emergency response use. Provides
communications connectivity for emergency
response and support.
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Communications Unit Leader Responsibility

• Ensures emergency staff have communication
  capability.
• Provides communications support to EOC and EOC
  facilities
• Contributes to the Communications Plan

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Communications Unit Leader Responsibility

• Provides computer support to EOC.
• Ensures communications links between field
  responders and Operations Section.
• Assists in identifying any specifications for
  communication purchases or leases.
• Repairs and supports maintenance of
  communications/computer equipment for the EOC and
  supporting facilities.

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Personnel Unit Leader
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Personnel Unit Leader Job Description
Responsible for ensuring and maintaining the
staffing of the EOC and supporting facilities for
the duration of the activation. Coordinates the
acquisition and assignment of volunteers. Identifi
es personnel policy issues and forwards them to
Section Chief.
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Personnel Unit Leader Responsibilities

• Ensures any alterations in personnel practices
  and procedures are communicated to EOC staff.
• Identifies special personnel requirements for
  positional assignments.
• Provides baseline of skills set to be used in
  staffing selections.

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Personnel Unit Leader Responsibilities

• Requests additional personnel to staff EOC
  positions through mutual aid.
• Develops program with volunteer groups to manage
  convergent volunteers and registered volunteers.
• Coordinates with Non-governmental and faith based
  organizations to utilize volunteers.

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Support Branch Coordinator
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Support Branch Coordinator Job Description
Responsible for overseeing the supplies,
facilities and transportation for EOC operations
and supporting field forces through the
Operations Section. Identifies additional
material requirements for EOC and supporting
facilities.
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Support Branch Coordinator Responsibilities

• Develops additional Units as needed.
• Ensures materials are acquired in a timely
  manner.
• Identifies additional support requirements.
• Provides material support to other support
  facilities (i.e., mobilization centers, etc.)

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Supply/Procurement Unit Leader
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Supply/Procurement Unit Leader Job Description
Acquires non-mutual aid resources and personnel
support. Oversees the purchasing and stocking of
critical materials. Ensures purchases are made
consistent with emergency purchasing procedures.

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Supply/Procurement Unit Leader Job Description
Establishes stocks of critical materials in
proximity to their use. Continuously monitors
purchases tracking costs and critical resources.
Ensures materials are delivered and
deployed. Identifies critical expendable
resources that will need restocking.
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Supply/Procurement Unit Leader Responsibilities

• Coordinates vendor contracts and donations.
• Determines if resource can be obtained from
  available vendor or donated.
• Identifies resource shortages that may impact,
  response, or recovery operations.
• Ensures resources meet performance standards
  identified by requestor.

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Facilities Unit Leader
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Facilities Unit Leader
Is responsible for operations and maintenance of
the EOC and supporting facilities. Ensures
maintenance support scheduling accommodates EOC
operations. Identifies other support facilities
to support the EOC (i.e., Staging Areas,
Mobilization Centers, etc.)
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Facilities Unit LeaderResponsibilities

• Coordinates and negotiates for addition
  facilities as needed.
• Adjusts maintenance schedules to meet EOC and
  support facilities needs.
• Ensures that comfort levels (AC/Heat) and
  utilities support EOC operations for the
  duration.

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Transportation Unit Leader
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Transportation Unit Leader Job Description
Provides transportation resources to EOC and
facilities. Manages jurisdictional fleet
services. Coordinates travel for emergency
responders.
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Transportation Unit Leader Responsibilities

• Tracks transportation costs associated with EOC
  and supporting facility operations.
• Coordinates with transportation rental agencies
  to fill transportation gaps for emergency
  response.
• Ensures maintenance and repair of transportation
  resources.

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EOC Section Training
_________ County

• Logistics Section