The following Competencies, Behaviors, and Tasks (1 through 43) are common for all the Unit Leader positions in this task book and need to be evaluated once unless the evaluator of an additional Unit Leader position feels the trainee needs to be reevaluated on some or all the Common Task and is noted on the Evaluation Record. Competency: Assume position responsibilities. Description: Successfully assume role of All Hazards Unit Leader within the Planning Section and initiate position activities at the appropriate time according to the following behaviors. TASK C O D E Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Ensure readiness for assignment. Obtain and assemble information and materials needed for a response kit prior to receiving an assignment, including critical items needed for the assignment and items needed for functioning during the first 48 hours. The following items are suggested as basic information and materials kept in a go bag: ICS forms and logs applicable to position Tools and supplies applicable to position I1 I2 O1 O2 Obtain information prior to deployment. Incident type, name, and number Travel authorization number Specific job assignment Name and phone of supervisor if available Reporting time and location Transportation arrangements Contact procedures during travel Expected duration of assignment Expected working conditions I1 I2 O1 O2 Check in at designated incident check-in location and complete documentation. I1 I2 O1 O2 Report to the Planning Section Chief or Training Specialist (if staffed) to check in as a trainee. I1 O1 O2 Organize workspace and keep unit operating. Order staff, materials and supplies using procedures established by the section chief Maintain quantities of forms, supplies, equipment, and materials at a level to prevent shortage of any basic needed items Track orders and confirm time of arrival I1 I2 O1
completion of task Behavior: Establish work assignments and performance expectations, monitor performance, and provide feedback. Ensure subordinates understand assignment for operational period. I1 I2 O1 O2 Ensure subordinates have the ability to clearly understand and give instructions in the incident’s common language. I1 I2 O1 O2 Develop units’ schedule/assignments based on IAP relevant plan. I1 O1 O2 Complete daily review of units staffing requirements and ensure adequate personnel to meet needs. I1 O1 Evaluate subordinate’s performance. Communicate deficiencies immediately and take corrective action Provide training opportunities where available Complete personnel performance evaluations according to agency guidelines I1 I2 O1 O2 Behavior: Emphasize teamwork. Establish cohesiveness among assigned resources. Provide for open communication Seek commitment Set expectations for accountability Focus on the team result I1 I2 O1 Competency: Communicate effectively. Description: Use suitable communication techniques to share relevant information with appropriate personnel on a timely basis to accomplish objectives in a rapidly changing, high-risk environment. TASK C O D E Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Ensure relevant information is exchanged during briefings and debriefings. Brief and keep subordinates informed and updated. Ensure unit leader expectations are communicated and understood I1 I2
manner Coordinate with Information Officer to establish and maintain displays TASK C O D E Evaluation Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Gather, produce and distribute information as required by established guidelines and ensure understanding by recipient. Attend strategy, tactics, and planning meetings as directed. Provide information to help increase situational awareness as requested I1 O1 Competency: Ensure completion of assigned actions to meet identified objectives. Description: Identify, analyze, and apply relevant situational information and evaluate actions to complete assignments safely and meet identified objectives. Complete actions within established timeframe. Behavior: Utilize information to produce outputs. Complete and submit Incident Status Summary, ICS 209. Collect and evaluate incident information from appropriate sections Balance need for accuracy with the need for timeliness Obtain final approval by Incident Commander Determine appropriate method for timely submission to Agencies having jurisdiction Distribute to appropriate incident staff I1 O1 O2 Ensure required IAP inputs are provided within established timeframes. Weather forecast Fire, Flood or environmental behavior forecast Maps I1 O1 O2 Present appropriate types of data to the Operations Section in a useable format. Order infrared or other services using established procedures Mapping/GIS Sampling Damages Plume modeling I1 O1 O2
TASK C O D E Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Develop and implement plans and gain concurrence of affected agencies and/or the public. Prepare incident demobilization plan within established time frames. General information section Responsibility section Release section Release procedure section Travel information section Emergency demobilization section I1 O1 O2 Obtain review and approval of the incident demobilization plan. I1 O1 Competency: Ensure completion of assigned actions to meet identified objectives. Description: Identify, analyze, and apply relevant situational information and evaluate actions to complete assignments safely and meet identified objectives. Complete actions within established timeframe. Behavior: Utilize information to produce outputs. Implement and monitor incident demobilization plan. Collect from Command and General Staff information on proposed demobilization dates and times Create tentative demobilization list for approval by dispatch Post tentative/confirmed demobilization list in highly visible location Prepare complete Demobilization Check-out, ICS 221 for each resource prior to demobilization Maintain contact with those responsible for implementing the incident demobilization plan Request itinerary from departing resources including Estimated Time of Departure (ETD)/Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) Provide remobilization information to reassigned resources Ensure transportation information is provided to demobilizing resource in a timely manner Notify dispatch and/or the coordination center (EOC) of confirmed demobilization ETD/ETAs Advise Planning Section Chief of progress/problems with demobilization I1 O1
TASK C O D E Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Utilize information to produce outputs. Finalize incident demobilization. Coordinate with agency dispatch and coordination center (EOC) to ensure identified resources are demobilized and issues are resolved I1 O1 Process emergency release requests, following established emergency demobilization plan. I1 O1