The Demobilization Unit Leader - is responsible for developing the Incident Demobilization Plan. On large incidents, demobilization can be quite complex, requiring a separate planning activity. Note that not all agencies require specific demobilization instructions.

The major responsibilities of the Demobilization Unit Leader are:

• Review Common Responsibilities.
  
  
• Review Unit Leader Responsibilities.
  
  
• Participate in planning meetings as required.
  
  
• Review incident resource records to determine the likely size and extent of demobilization effort.
  
  
• Based on the above analysis, add additional personnel, work space, and supplies as needed.
  
  
• Coordinate demobilization with Agency Representatives.
  
  
• Monitor the on-going Operations Section resource needs.
  
  
• Identify surplus resources and probable release time.
  
  
• Develop incident check-out function for all units (ICS Form 221, 8 KB PDF^*).
  
  
• Evaluate logistics and transportation capabilities to support demobilization.
  
  
• Establish communications with off-incident facilities, as necessary.
  
  
• Develop an Incident Demobilization Plan detailing specific responsibilities and release priorities and procedures.
  
  
• Prepare appropriate directories (e.g., maps, instructions, etc.) for inclusion in the demobilization plan.
  
  
• Distribute demobilization plan (on and off-site).
  
  
• Provide status reports to appropriate requestors.
  
  
• Ensure that all Sections/Units understand their specific demobilization responsibilities.
  
  
• Supervise execution of the Incident Demobilization Plan.
  
  
• Brief the Planning Section Chief (PSC) on demobilization progress.
  
  
• Maintain Unit/Activity Log (ICS Form 214, 5 KB PDF^*).