The Situation Unit Leader - The collection, processing and organizing of all incident information takes place within the Situation Unit. The Situation Unit Leader (SUL) may prepare future projections of incident growth, maps and intelligence information.

The major responsibilities of the Situation Unit Leader are:

• Review Common Responsibilities
  
  
• Review Unit Leader Responsibilities.
  
  
• Begin collection and analysis of incident data as soon as possible.
  
  
• Prepare, post, or disseminate resource and situation status information as required, including special requests.
  
  
• Prepare periodic predictions or as requested by the Planning Section Chief (PSC).
  
  
• Prepare the Incident Status Summary Form (ICS Form 209, 8 KB PDF^*).
  
  
• Provide photographic services and maps if required.