The Cost Unit Leader - is responsible for collecting all cost data, performing cost effectiveness analyses and providing cost estimates and cost saving recommendations for the incident.

The major responsibilities of the Cost Unit Leader are:

• Review Unit Leader Responsibilities.
  
  
• Obtain a briefing from the Finance/Administration Section Chief.
  
  
• Coordinate with agency headquarters on cost reporting procedures.
  
  
• Collect and record all cost data.
  
  
• Develop incident cost summaries.
  
  
• Prepare resources-use cost estimates for the Planning Section.
  
  
• Make cost-saving recommendations to the Finance/Administration Section Chief.
  
  
• Ensure all cost documents are accurately prepared.
  
  
• Maintain cumulative incident cost records.
  
  
• Complete all records prior to demobilization.
  
  
• Provide reports to the Finance/Administration Section Chief.
  
  
• Maintain Unit/Activity Log (ICS Form 214, 5 KB PDF^*).