Crew Representative, CREP

Duties

• Provides for the safety and welfare of assigned personnel during the entire period of supervision.
• Gathers information about assigned resources and brief assigned crew supervisors.
• Represents agency in absence of IARR in agency specific decisions.
• Informs Command and General Staff of crew capabilities.
• Requests additional Crew Representative if assigned crews are separated by location or operational period and Crew Representative needs cannot be met.
• According to agency policy and type of crew, will perform the duties and responsibilities of crew supervisor as needed.
• Coordinates the completion of accident and injury forms and other claims.
• Coordinates the rest and recuperation (R&R) needs for the crews.
• Coordinates timekeeping and payroll needs.
• Resolves problems, conflicts, and complaints identified by assigned resources and/or incident command.
• In absence of IARR, contacts home agency within 12 hours after arriving at incident and informs of situation, status, personnel problems, and location.
• Serves as liaison or advisor between crews and Strike Team/Task Force Leader.
• Evaluates crews and crew supervisor’s performance and safety practices during tactical operations and review crew supervisors on a daily basis.
• Confirms demobilization instructions and notify ISRR.
• Contacts home agency with status of travel schedule.
• Ensures all paperwork and documentation is completed before disassembly of crews.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

• Qualified Single Resource Boss, Crew
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.