Resource Unit Leader, RESL

Duties

• Coordinates with section chiefs and unit leaders to assign specific resources to fill needs identified in the planning meeting.
• Coordinates with section chiefs and unit leaders to place resource orders to reconcile resource deficiencies and needs.
• Requires a specific knowledge of the capabilities of all suppression resources in order to meet the identified resource needs.
• Obtains briefing from Planning section Chief.
• Organizes and supervises subordinates and work area.
• Establishes and maintains positive interpersonal and interagency working relationships.
• Provides for the safety and welfare of assigned personnel.
• Completes all ICS forms and cards as appropriate.
• Organizes check-in locations, brief personnel assigned to check-in function.
• Interacts and coordinates with unit leaders and operations personnel.
• Displays and adjusts resource status information to reflect function, organization, status, and location of all resources on the incident.
• Tracks restrictions/work requirements for each resource.
• Prepares resource availability information.
• Provides resource information in the planning meetings.
• Records operational and logistical information and decisions on ICS Form 215.
• Prepares ICS Forms 203/204/207 for IAP.
• Provides information to SITL on current status of resources for ICS Form 209.
• Submits original forms and documents to DOCL for each operational period.
• Attends operational meetings.
• Adjusts resource availability to reflect demobilization plan.
• Interacts with PSC and other sections on resource unit release priorities.
• Confirms demobilization instructions with supervisor.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

• S-348, Resources Unit Leader
• Satisfactory performance as SCKN and RESL