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Communications Unit Leader

The following sections provide information on this position:

Logistics


Communications Unit Leader - General
The Communications Unit Leader - is responsible for developing plans for the effective use of incident communications equipment and facilities; installing and testing of communications equipment; supervision of the Incident Communications Center; distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel; and the maintenance and repair of communications equipment.


Communications Unit Leader - Specific Responsibilities
The major responsibilities of the Communications Unit Leader are:
  • Review Unit Leader Responsibilities.

  • Determine Unit personnel needs.

  • Prepare and implement the Incident Radio Communications Plan (ICS Form 205, 2 KB PDF).

  • Ensure the Incident Communications Center and the Message Center is established.

  • Establish appropriate communications distribution/maintenance locations within the Base/Camp(s).

  • Ensure communications systems are installed and tested.

  • Ensure an equipment accountability system is established.

  • Ensure personal portable radio equipment from cache is distributed per Incident Radio Communications Plan.

  • Provide technical information as required on:

    •  Adequacy of communications systems currently in operation.

    • Geographic limitation on communications systems.

    • Equipment capabilities/limitations.

    • Amount and types of equipment available.

    • Anticipated problems in the use of communications equipment.

  • Supervise Communications Unit activities.

  • Maintain records on all communications equipment as appropriate.

  • Ensure equipment is tested and repaired.

  • Recover equipment from Units being demobilized.

  • Maintain Unit/Activity Log (ICS Form 214, 5 KB PDF)

 
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