In Incident Command System (ICS), a number of the Unit Leader's responsibilities are common to all units in all parts of the organization. The following is a checklist applicable to Unit Leaders in an ICS organization:

• Review Common Responsibilities.
  
  
• Upon check-in, receive briefing from Incident Commander, Section Leader, or Branch Director as appropriate.
  
  
• Participate in incident planning meetings, as required.
  
  
• Determine current status of unit activities.
  
  
• Order additional unit staff, as appropriate.
  
  
• Determine resource needs.
  
  
• Confirm dispatch and estimated time of arrival of staff and supplies.
  
  
•  Assign specific duties to staff; supervise staff.
  
  
• Develop and implement accountability, safety and security measures for personnel and resources.
  
  
• Supervise demobilization of unit, including storage of supplies.
  
  
• Provide Supply Unit Leader with a list of supplies to be replenished.
  
  
• Maintain unit records, including Unit/Activity Log (ICS Form 214, 5 KB PDF^*).