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INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM The Incident Command System (ICS) is a management process enabling a fire department to effectively and efficiently control resources at incidents. It is designed to enable domestic incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedu...

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM The Incident Command System (ICS) is a management process enabling a fire department to effectively and efficiently control resources at incidents. It is designed to enable domestic incident management by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure. The Incident Command System developed and used properly, will reduce property and life loss through effective organizational control. It will enable our Department to produce standard predictable results at any incident by utilizing personnel with technical and/or organizational capabilities relative to the incident, by assigning specific duties to specific positions, and by allowing flexibility for organizational growth if the incident escalates. A basic premise of ICS is that it is widely applicable across disciplines. It is used by all levels of government Federal, State, local, and tribal as well as by many private-sector and nongovernmental organizations to organize both near-term and long-term field-level operations for a broad spectrum of emergencies, from small to complex incidents, both natural and manmade. Because no amount of tactical training will substitute for a lack of standard procedures, we can increase our effectiveness at any incident through the use of the Incident Command System. Below are reference websites that can provide additional information on NIMS Compliant Incident Command Systems. 1. 2. 3. FEMA ICS Resource Center: http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/ICSResource/index.htm US Department of Labor ICS e-tool: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/ics/org.html Florida Division of Emergency Management: http://floridadisaster.org/internet_library.htm The following Incident Command System directives will describe the standard procedures that apply to any incident by structuring activities in five major functional areas: command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance and administration. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE The Incident Command System consists of (5) five functional responsibilities and the command staff. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Incident Command - overall system command and management. Operations - management and supervision of Tactics. Planning - operational planning, including management of incident information Logistics -logistical support of incident operations. Finance – tracking time and cost, when needed. Command Staff – Safety, PIO, and Liaison Officers, in support of the IC (not part of the line organization.) 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 1 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM Incident Command System Operating Requirements The following are system operating requirements for the Incident Command System. 1. 2. 3. The System's organizational structure must be able to adapt to any incident that fire protection agencies respond to. The System must be able to expand in a logical manner from an initial attack to a major incident. Implementation of the System should have the least possible disruption to emergency operations. The command structure of a complex incident might include all the following five (5) levels: * Incident Commander * Section Chief * Branch Director * Geographic Division or functional Group Supervisor * Single Resource or Strike Team or Task Force 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 2 Position Titles At each level within the ICS organization, individuals with primary responsibility positions have distinct titles. Titles provide a common standard for all users. The use of distinct titles for ICS positions allows for filling ICS positions with the most qualified individuals rather than by seniority. Standardized position titles are useful when requesting qualified personnel. Listed below are the standard ICS titles: Organizational Level Incident Command Command Staff General Staff (Section) Branch Division/Group Unit Strike Team/Task Force Title Support Position Incident Commander Deputy Officer Assistant Chief Deputy Director Deputy Supervisor N/A Leader Manager Leader Single Resource Boss ICS does not mandate that incident positions/titles correspond one-to-one with Miami Fire Rescue titles, only that qualified individuals fill any needed positions; indeed one could be assigned an ICS position that might be considered above or below his/her “day-to-day” MFR position. However, MFR typically would fill ICS position/titles as follows. ICS Command with a MFR Fire Chief, Deputy Chief of Operations, Assistant Chief of ERD or Battalion/District Chief * ICS Section Chief with a MFR Assistant Chief or District Chief ICS Division or Group Supervisor with a MFR District Chief or Captain ICS Single Resources, Strike Team or Task Force Leader with a Captain or Lieutenant (Company Officer). The Command position/title refers to those functions necessary for overall control and accomplishment of the strategic objective. The Command level should be staffed by a ranking MFR Department officer as indicated above *. The Incident Commander will activate the appropriate levels of the system as necessary. The Section Chief position/title refers to those organizational elements in situations that are complex enough to require an intermediate or control level in the organizational structure. For example, the Operations Section Chief is a level that may be implemented when Command finds it necessary to group Divisions or Groups together to lessen Command's span of control. Generally, Operations will assume command of several Divisions or Groups and will report to "Command." This level would normally be staffed by an MFR Chief Fire Officers. The Operation Section Chief should plan and control the functions of several geographic Divisions or functional groups. (A Branch position/title can be utilized between the Operations Section Chief and Division/Group Supervisors, when needed for Span of Control, which should not exceed 5 Supervisors reporting to the Operations Section Chief.) The Division or Group Supervisor position/title is responsible to supervise up to 5 single resources (such as a rescue, aerial, or engine) or Strike Teams or Task Forces. Divisions or Groups are normally commanded by Chief Fire Officers or Captains who concentrate on the more specific areas and tasks to meet the operational objectives. Generally, several MFR companies will be assigned to each ICS Division or Group, with the Division Supervisor reporting to an Operations Section Chief, or if the Operations level has not been established, reporting directly to the Incident Commander. The Single Resource, Strike Team, or Task Force Leader position/title is responsible to direct those actual resources in the field on tactical assignments; this is normally filled by a MFR Captain/Lieutenant (Company Officer). The Leader, under the Operations Section, would report to the assigned Division or Group Supervisor, in the absence of a Supervisor, he/she would report to the Operations Section Chief. 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 3 Unified Command: Is an application of ICS used when there is more than one agency with incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross political jurisdictions. Agencies work together through the designated members of the Unified Command, often the senior person from agencies and/or disciplines participating in the Unified Command, to establish a common set of objectives and strategies and a single Incident Action Plan. Generally the Incident Commander will be selected from the “Authority having Jurisdiction”. Command Procedures The effective functioning of fire department units and personnel require clear decisive action on the part of the Incident Commander. This procedure identifies the standard operating procedures to be employed in establishing command and operating a Command Post. It also fixes responsibility for the command function and its associated duties on one individual. Command procedures are designed to accomplish the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Fix the responsibility for Command through a standard identification system. Insure that strong, direct and visible command will be established as early as possible on all incidents. Outlines the activities and responsibilities of Command. Provide a system for the orderly transfer of Command. Command procedures are designed to offer a practical framework for incidents and to effectively integrate the efforts of all members. The time involved to implement the Incident Command System should produce time savings through effective incident control. An officer assuming Command can quickly perform the standard procedures if they are well known to him. 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 4 The Incident Command System organization is activated at the moment of incident dispatch with the system components and associated functions activated and deactivated based on the needs of the incident. Several functions may be performed by one individual in less complex situations. An individual may assume more than one position/title in the ICS organization providing he/she can do all positions/titles well. However clear lines of authority must be maintained; do not merger positions/titles, but list the individual in appropriate ICS position boxes. On a small fire, for example, the Incident Commander might perform all Incident Command System responsibilities. (Until delegated down, the IC has responsibility for all functions). Conversely, under large situations, the IC or Sections Chiefs may utilize Deputies for general or specifics to better apportion the work. The key element of the system is that only one Incident Command System organization exist per incident, regardless of the number of agencies involved, either by using a “single command” structure where one agency/department is in charge and other agencies/departments are providing either tactical assistance or cooperating support and are represented by a respective “Agency Representative” or by using a “Unified Command” structure, where each agency/department provides an IC. Regardless, the IC(s) remain in the Command Post, produce a single Incident Action Plan, and have one Operations Section Chief per Operation Period. It will be the responsibility of Command to develop an organizational structure utilizing standard operating procedures as soon as possible after arrival. The size and complexity of the organization structure will be determined by the incident. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM The use of the Incident Command System is mandatory on all building assignments and all incidents involving Fire Department units, (MCI, hazardous materials, ships, etc.). The Incident Commander may implement the Incident Command System at any incident he determines there is a need. The first Fire Department officer to arrive at the scene of a multiple unit response shall assume command and remain in command until relieved by a higher ranking officer or until the incident is terminated. INCIDENT COMMANDER The Incident Command System is headed by the Incident Commander, who is responsible for overall operations management, including activation of the Incident Command System organization in accordance with the incident needs. The Incident Commander is supported by Command Officers and General Staff Section Chiefs, when needed to effect a safe, effective, and efficient operation. The Incident Commander is responsible for the command function at all times. The term "Command" in this procedure refers to the person and function. The Incident Commander may establish planning meetings with appropriate personnel to ensure accomplishment of incident objectives. COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES The Incident Commander shall be responsible for the following tasks: INITIAL TASKS Those tasks common to most incidents that have not reached major proportions:     Assume command Transmit a brief initial radio status report Make an initial size-up of the situation Set Prioritized Objectives 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 5  Establish a Command Post CONTINUING TASKS Those tasks which occur during an incident beyond the scope described above. Examples would be: a major fire, a major accident, a serious hazardous material incident, etc.  Delegate responsibilities through the ICS system.  Continue to evaluate attack efforts and take appropriate actions, including the sounding of multiple alarms and/or calls for special service companies.  If relieved by a superior officer, give a concise briefing on the situations and actions taken.  Remain with him until reassigned.  For MCI’s refer to MCI COMMAND FOG COMMAND OPTIONS The first arriving command officer should direct his efforts towards assuming Command and fulfilling the command responsibilities. He may assign an aide to assist with his various tasks. The first arriving MFR officer must decide on an appropriate commitment for his company. This will usually fall into one of three general modes as listed below. 1. Nothing Showing Mode: These situations require investigation by the first arriving company. The company officer normally will accompany his crew to investigate while retaining his command responsibilities. 2. Fast Attack Mode: Situations which require immediate action to stabilize the situation, such as interior fires which require that the officer quickly decide how to commit his company. Where a fast interior attack is critical, he can take advantage of his portable radio to allow participation in the attack without neglecting command responsibilities. This mode should not last more than a few moments and will end with one of the following: a. Situation is stabilized (i.e., fire brought under control). b. Higher ranking officer arrives and command is transferred. c. Situation is not stabilized, (i.e., fire not brought under control) and the officer must relocate to a traditional command location (i.e. usually outside the fire building). 3. Command Mode: Situations that required principally command functions. Such situations by virtue of the complexity or potential of the incident require strong, direct, overall command from the outset. In such cases, the officer will assume a traditional command location and maintain that location until relieved by a higher ranking officer. COMMAND POST OPERATION A command post must be set up at every incident; this can be as basic as the cab of Incident Commander’s vehicle or more elaborate, depending on his evaluation of the incident. The purpose of a command post is to coordinate operations, simplify communications procedures, provide logistical support and assist the Incident Commander. The commander should reside at the command post. SETTING UP THE COMMAND POST Usually, the command post shall be set up in front of the incident in a highly visible location. A rotating green light will signify this location. 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 6 As soon as the site for the command post (CP) is determined, this information will be given to FCIO. FCIO will broadcast on the appropriate tactical channel(s) that a command post has been set up, and identify the location.The incident may also require a fire/police cordon in the immediate vicinity of the incident and no one except authorized personnel will be permitted to enter the cordon limit. A minimum area of traffic control will be established in all directions from the disaster limits for approximately two (2) blocks. Traffic corridors should be established for emergency vehicles to allow access to and from the disaster area. STANDARD DESCRIPTION OF THE EMERGENCY SCENE Getting a mental picture of an entire operation can sometimes be extremely difficult. However, communications and operations can be more efficient, when everyone concerned understands certain descriptions of the incident area. The way this is accomplished is to assign each side of the emergency incident a specific name. The FRONT (designated by the location of the Command Post) of the fire building or fire area is called SIDE A. Proceeding in clockwise manner, the left side of the incident (or fire area) is called SIDE B. The rear or back side of the incident (or fire area) is called SIDE C. The right side of the incident (or fire area) as you face the front is called SIDE D. (See figure 1). This system of lettering the sides around the fire building or fire area remains the same regardless of direction or points of the compass. Therefore, if you were to hear on the radio that SIDE B was on fire, you would immediately know that it was the building to the immediate left of the fire building. If you were told there were people trapped in SIDE D, you would immediately know that they were in the building to the immediate right of the fire building. In multi-story th occupancies, floors will be indicated by numbers (Number 6 indicates 6 floor). When operating in levels below grade, such as basements, numbers will also be used. The difference is that the term “sub-floor” will be used to indicate the level st below grade (sub-floor #1 indicates 1 floor below grade). TRANSFER OF COMMAND 1. The first MFR officer to arrive will assume command until relieved by a higher ranking MFR officer. 2. The first arriving MFR District Chief will assume command after transfer of command procedures has been completed. 3. Assumption of command by a higher ranking MFR Chief Fire Officer is discretionary. Notification of change of command shall be given over appropriate radio frequencies. Within the chain of command indicated above, the actual transfer of command will be regulated by the following procedures. The officer being relieved will brief the officer assuming command, indicating the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. General situation status and prioritized objectives Incident location, conditions and extension Effectiveness of control and stabilization efforts Deployment and assignments of operating companies Appraisal of needs for additional resources The arrival of ranking MFR officers will strengthen the overall command functions. All MFR officers should exercise their command responsibilities in a supportive manner that will insure a smooth transition and the effective ongoing function of command. 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 7 COMMAND STAFF OFFICER(S) Command Staff Officer(s)reports to the Incident Commander and is responsible for key activities which are NOT part of the line organization and do not count against the Incident Commander’s span of control. (Until appointment of such Command Staff Officers, all of these responsibilities reside with the Incident Commander.) The scope of responsibility of the Command Staff Officer is wide in range, covering such activities as: Public Information, Incident Safety, and Incident Liaison. The Public Information Officer reports to the Incident Commander, formulates and releases information about incident to news media and other agencies once approved by the Incident Commander; is responsible for providing press identification for the incident scene; prepares an initial news release as soon as possible; contacts PIO offices of assisting agencies to coordinate activities; provides liaison between media and incident personnel; and if appropriate, arranges a press briefing. The Liaison Officer reports to the Incident Commander. He/She is responsible for interacting with incident personnel from outside agencies that are accomplishing various functions at the incident scene; provides identification of liaison personnel for the incident; and monitors the incident for current or potential inter-agency problems. The Agency Representative is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency that has been delegated authority to make decisions on matters affecting that agency's participation at the incident. Agency Representatives report to the Incident Liaison Officer. The Safety Officer reports to the Incident Commander. He/She monitors the incident scene to identify actual or potential unsafe operations; investigates related injuries and accidents that involve personnel operating at the incident; advises incident personnel in regard to unsafe conditions or operations and makes recommendations for procedural changes to correct unsafe procedures or operations subsequent to the incident. He/she also has the authority/responsibly to immediately stop any unsafe act. OPERATIONS (SUPPRESSION AND EMS) Operations is responsible for the management, direction and execution of all tactical operations related to the incident. Tactical Divisions are organized by geographical assignments and Groups are organized by functional assignments. Divisions and Groups may be comprised of several MFR companies and/or teams. MFR Companies and teams may be assigned specific tasks (MFR Teams are made up of personnel from various companies). 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 8 OPERATIONS SECTION The Operations Section Chief is responsible for all tactical operations at the incident including Branches, Divisions and/or Groups, Task Forces, Strike Teams, Single Resources, and Staging Areas. 1. Is responsible for the managing, directing and execution of all suppression and rescue operations related to the incident (control the fire, stop the leak, rescue victims, etc.). He/She must maintain communications with the Division or Group Supervisors who report directly to him/her. From these reports, he/she determines the operational strategies and resources required. 2. Reports to the Incident Commander to keep him/her informed of progress being made and resources required. Division Supervisors are assigned a geographical area and Group Supervisors are responsible for general function. The Division or Group Supervisors assign specific tasks to their MFR single resource companies, Strike Teams or Task Forces, comprised of multiple single resources of the same or different performance capabilities, respectively, via Division and Group Supervisors who report to the Operations Chief, unless there is an intermediary span of control position. Staging: The Staging Manager shall establish and identify a location in or near the incident area. This location should be away from the danger zone, large in size and easily identifiable, readily accessible for large equipment and large number of personnel, arranged so that resources can be easily dispersed, tightly controlled, and capable of being relocated. The Staging Officer should maintain a current inventory of all resources available in the staging area. He/she shall report to the Incident Commander in the event there is no Operations Section Chief established. 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 9 Branch: The organizational level having functional or geographic responsibility for major parts of the Operations or Logistics functions. The Branch level is organizationally between Section and Division/Group in the Operations Section, and between Section and Units in the Logistics Section. Branches are identified by the use of Roman Numerals or by functional name (e.g., medical, security, etc.). Air Operations Branch: The organizational level responsible for preparing and implementing the air operations portion of the Incident Action Plan. It is also responsible for providing logistical support to helicopters operating on the incident. ( Ref.EOM Article 3 Section 51 (Helicopter/Landing Zone (LZ) Procedures link) Helicopter Landing Zone (LZ) Pr ocedures.pdf Divisions: Divisions are used to divide an incident into geographical areas of operation. A Division is located within the ICS organization between the Branch and the Task Force/Strike Team. (See Group.) Divisions are identified by alphabetic characters for horizontal applications and, often, by floor numbers when used in buildings. Groups: Groups are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation. Groups are composed of resources assembled to perform a special function not necessarily within a single geographic division. Groups are located between Branches (when activated) and Resources in the Operations Section. Strike Team: Is a specified combination of the same kind and type of resources with common communications and a Leader. Task Force: Is a combination of single resources assembled for a particular tactical need with common communications and a Leader. Single Resource: An individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work Supervisor that can be used on an incident. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS) Group, Branch or Strike Team: Medical Operations is responsible for the management coordination and direction of all operations related to the treatment and medical care of victims of an emergency incident. For definitions on the below positions see EMS Manual under “Major Incident Operations/MCI Policy. Depending on the size or complexity of an incident, the medical aspect can be set up at various levels on the ICS organization chart. (For example; as a Group and Strike Team arrangement as shown below or for larger incidents, a Branch and/or Group arrangement may be appropriate). 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 10 PLANNING SECTION The Planning Section Chief is responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting information relating to the incident. Such information includes incident resource status, history, current situation, prediction of probable course of incident events and preparation of alternative plans; planning is also responsible for the demobilizing of all the incident’s resources. (Use appropriate section of ICS Form 207 with Planning Section Chief and four units of Resources, Situation, Documentation, and Demobilization.) Planning Section (Chief): Is responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information related to the incident, and for the preparation and documentation of the Incident Action Plan. The Section also maintains information on the current and forecasted situation, and on the status of resources assigned to the incident (Includes the Situation, Resources, Documentation, and Demobilization Units, as well as Technical Specialists). Resources Unit (Leader): Functional Unit within the Planning Section responsible for recording the status of resources committed to the incident. The Unit also evaluates resources currently committed to the incident, the impact that additional responding resources will have on the incident, and anticipated resource needs (assigned, available, or out of service). He/she reports to the Planning Section Chief. Situation Unit (Leader): Functional Unit within the Planning Section responsible for the collection, organization, and analysis of incident status information, and for analysis of the situation as it progresses. Also develops projections and forecasts of future events related to the incident. He/she reports to the Planning Section Chief. Demobilization Unit (Leader): Functional Unit within the Planning Section responsible for assuring orderly, safe, and efficient demobilization of incident resources. 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 11 Documentation Unit (Leader): Functional Unit within the Planning Section responsible for collecting, recording, and safeguarding all documents relevant to the incident. Technical Specialists: may be used to provide specialized information required for the initial report to the Planning Section, but can then be assigned to any part of the ICS organization, where needed. Technical Specialists are responsible to provide specific technical support which may be called upon, depending upon the needs of the incident. This could include the following examples:     Water Officer (Water Tech Spec) Particular Hazardous Materials specialized information. Gas company advisor for gas leaks Building engineer for plans reading in a high-rise incident The Technical Specialist reports initially to the Planning Section Chief, but may be reassigned to any part of the incident, based on need. LOGISTICS SECTION Logistics Section Chief: Is responsible for providing those facilities, services and materials necessary to support suppression and rescue, and EMS operations. Support functions include planning and staffing incident personnel requirements, communications, fueling, maintenance, repair and management of unassigned apparatus and personnel (Includes Service and Support Branches and Communication, Medical, food Supply, Facilities and Ground Support Units). Is responsible for Logistics Section (Chief): providing all support needs to the incident. The Logistics Officer shall order all resources from off-incident locations, with the approval of the IC, unless a Supply Unit under his section has been established. He/She shall also provide facilities, transportation, supplies, equipment maintenance and fueling, feeding of personnel and communications, until relevant units under his/her section have been established. He/She reports to the Incident Commander. 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 12 Service Branch (Director): Is Branch within the Logistics Section responsible for service activities at the incident includes the Communication, Medical, and Food Units. Communications Unit (Leader): Is an organizational Unit in the Logistics Section responsible for providing communication services at an incident including supervision and operations of the incident communications center; distribution and recovery of communications equipment. A Communication Unit may also be a facility (e.g., a trailer or mobile van) used to provide the major part of an Incident Communications Center. Medical Unit (Leader): Functional Unit within the Service Branch of the Logistics Section responsible for the development of the Medical Emergency Plan, and for providing emergency medical treatment of incident personnel. Food Unit (Leader): Is a Functional Unit within the Service Branch of the Logistics Section responsible for providing meals for incident personnel. Support Branch (Director): Is a Branch within the Logistics Section responsible for providing personnel, equipment, and supplies to support incident operations includes the Supply, Facilities, and Ground Support Units. Supply Unit (Leader): Is a functional Unit within the Support Branch of the Logistics Section responsible for ordering, receiving, storing and processing of all incident-related resources, personnel and supplies. (The IC must approve request, though can delegated down authority to the Logistic Section Chief or the Supply Unit Leader, if so desired.) The Supply Unit Leader has the basic responsibility for all off-incident ordering. This will include:   All tactical and support resources (including personnel) Food and liquids orders for feeding of incident personnel The Supply Unit Leader also has the responsibility for providing the locations and the personnel to receive, process, store and distribute all supply orders. He shall report to the Logistics Section Chief. Facilities Unit (Leader): Is a functional Unit within the Support Branch of the Logistics Section that provides fixed facilities for the incident. These facilities may include the Incident Base, feeding areas, sleeping areas, sanitary facilities, etc. Ground Support Unit (Leader): Is a functional unit within the Support Branch of the Logistics Section that is responsible for the fueling, maintaining, and repairing of vehicles and the transportation of personnel and supplies including:    Maintenance and repair of primary tactical equipment, vehicles and ground support equipment Fueling of all mobile equipment Providing of transportation services in support of incident operations. The Ground Support Unit Leader in addition to a primary function of maintenance and services of all mobile vehicles and equipment, will on major incidents, maintain a transportation pool. The Ground Support Unit Leader must also provide the Logistics Section Chief with current information on the status of all vehicles, equipment, their locations and capability. He shall report to the Logistics Section Chief. 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 13 FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION SECTION The Finance/Admin section provides Time, Cost, Procurement, and Compensations/Claims information and services for the incident. Usually, the demands for these services on the incident site are minimal and are thus dealt with by the Incident Command. However, when these needs are more demanding, then the Incident should appoint a qualified Finance/Administration Section and/or a Time, Cost, Procurement, and/or Compensations/Claims Unit Leader(s), in accordance with NIMS compatible ICS protocol. In most incidents the Incident Commander (IC) assumes the responsibilities of the Finance/Admin Section. Finance/Administration Section (Chief): Is responsible for all incident costs and financial considerations (Includes the Time Unit, Procurement Unit, Compensation/Claims Unit, and Cost Unit). Time Unit (Leader): Functional Unit within the Finance/Administration Section responsible for recording time for incident personnel and hired equipment. Procurement Unit (Leader): Functional Unit within the Finance/Administration Section responsible for financial matters involving vendor contracts. Compensation/Claims Unit (Leader): Functional Unit within the Finance/Administration Section responsible for financial concerns resulting from property damage, injuries, or fatalities at the incident. Cost Unit (Leader): Functional Unit within the Finance/Administration Section responsible for tracking costs, analyzing cost data, making cost estimates, and recommending cost-saving measures. 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 14 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 15 4/2/2013 EOM / Article 1 / Section 2 Page 16