Incident management personnel organized according to function (i.e., Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief) and who report directly to the Incident Commander
command staff and general staff
In the Incident Command System (ICS), General Staff refers to the following Sections:OperationsPlanningLogisticsFinance/AdministrationOperations manages the incident. Planning is for planning the objectives and strategies of the incident. Logistics is about resources and tracking. Finance and Administration is for time keeping, cost analysis and related.
Incident Commander
Incident command, General staff, Branch directors.... not PIO
Command Staff positions typically include roles such as Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, and Safety Officer. However, positions like Operations Section Chief or Logistics Section Chief are not considered Command Staff; they fall under the General Staff. The Command Staff focuses on overall management and communication during an incident.
A complex incident requires a complex ICS structure, i.e., one in which all command staff and general staff positions are filled.
incident commanders must concur on the selection of general staff section cheifs
incident commanders must concur on the selection of general staff section chiefs
In the Incident Command System (ICS), the General Staff consists of four key positions: Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration. Each section is responsible for specific functions during an incident response. The General Staff works under the Incident Commander to manage resources, coordinate activities, and ensure effective communication and support throughout the incident. Together, they facilitate a structured approach to incident management, ensuring that objectives are met efficiently.
The Logistics Section Chief is part of the general staff of an Incident Command System. The duties of this position include proving all necessary resources, services, and support for an incident.
Finance/Administrative Section Chief.
General Colin Powell graduated from the Command and General Staff College in 1968.