Planning/Intelligence Section Chief
Public Health
Incident Command System (ICS)
Emergency Response
Job Action Sheet
Planning/Intelligence Section Chief
Reports to: Agency Incident Commander
Mission: Identify data elements and data sources and implement data collection and analysis procedures so that trends and forecasts can be identified related to the incident. Organize and direct all aspects of Planning/Intelligence Section operations. Ensure the distribution of critical information/data. Compile scenario/resource projections from all section chiefs and perform long range planning. Document and distribute Incident Action Plan and measure/evaluate progress.
| Immediate: | |
|---|---|
| Receive appointment from Agency Incident Commander. Obtain packet containing Section's Job Action Sheets. | |
| Read this entire Job Action Sheet. | |
| Obtain briefing from Agency Incident Commander. | |
| Activate the Planning/Intelligence Section leaders and distribute Job Action Sheets. | |
| Brief unit leaders after meeting with Agency Incident Commander. | |
| Determine data elements required by the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and Section Action Plan (SAP). | |
| Identify and establish access to data sources as needed. | |
| Communicate all technical support and supply needs to Logistics Section Chief. | |
| Establish Planning/ Data Collection Center and other data entry sites as needed. | |
| Ensure standardization of data collection. | |
| Collect, interpret, and synthesize data regarding status and response of incident and provide reports to Agency Incident Commander. | |
| Intermediate: | |
| Assemble information in support of the IAP and or projections relative to the project. | |
| Extended: | |
| Continue to receive projected activity reports from section chiefs and Planning/Intelligence Section at appropriate intervals. | |
| Maintain documentation of all actions and decisions on a continual basis; forward completed unit activity log to Agency Incident Commander. | |
| Assure all requests for data or plan information/status are routed/documented through the Public Information Officer (PIO). | |
| Observe staff for signs of stress. Report issues to Safety Officer. Provide rest periods and relief for staff. | |
| Prepare end of shift report and present to oncoming Planning/Intelligence Section Chief. | |
| Plan for the possibility of extended deployment. | |