The Equipment Time Recorder - Under supervision of the Time Unit Leader, the Equipment Time Recorder is responsible for overseeing the recording of time for all equipment assigned to an incident.

The major responsibilities of the Equipment Time Recorder are:

• Review Common Responsibilities.
  
  
• Set up the Equipment Time Recorder function in location designated by the Time Unit Leader.
  
  
• Advise Ground Support Unit, Facilities Unit, and Air Support Group of the requirement to establish and maintain a file for maintaining a daily record of equipment time.
  
  
• Assist Units in establishing a system for collecting equipment time reports.
  
  
• Post all equipment time tickets within four hours after the end of each operational period.
  
  
• Prepare a use and summary invoice for equipment (as required) within 12 hours after equipment arrival at the incident.
  
  
• Submit data the to Time Unit Leader for cost effectiveness analysis.
  
  
• Maintain current posting on all charges or credits for fuel, parts, services, and commissary.
  
  
• Verify all time data and deductions with owner/operator of equipment.
  
  
• Complete all forms according to agency specifications.
  
  
• Close out forms prior to demobilization.
  
  
• Distribute copies per agency and incident policy.