Supply Unit Leader, SPUL

Duties

• Establishes layout of supply area to include space for ordering, tool sharpening, receiving and distribution, ensures adequate space for expansion, and provides shelter from the elements.
• Ensures that internal and external ordering procedures have been implemented by the ORDM.
• Identifies and develops lists of resources that will be needed in subsequent operational periods.
• Maintains quantities of supplies and materials at a level to prevent a shortage of basic needed items.
• Provides for resource order tracking.
• Provides alternative use of supplies and equipment to Operations Section to assist them in suppression efforts.
• Ensures efficient use of available transportation for backhaul of excess equipment/supplies.
• Obtains a briefing from supervisor, the Logistics Section Chief.
• Provides for the safety and welfare of assigned personnel to the incident.
• Establishes and maintains positive internal and external interpersonal working relationships.
• Maintains unit log.
• Participates at logistics planning meetings.
• Determines requirements for supplies, materials and personnel needs for unit and place order.
• Organizes and provides supervision for unit.
• Processes all orders for personnel, equipment, and supplies for the incident.
• Receives, stores, and distributes all supplies and equipment.
• Maintains an inventory and accountability record for all supplies and equipment.
• Services reusable equipment.
• Develops security for the unit.
• Demobilizes or transitions all supplies, equipment, and unit personnel.
• Responsible for proper disposal of expendable supplies and hazardous waste.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

• Good understanding of national cache catalog.
• Good understanding of where or how to get local supplies and equipment.
• Qualified as ORDM and RCDM.
• Knowledge of storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Sufficient knowledge of suppression operations techniques and tactics to ensure capability of meeting operations’ needs.