Although the functions are typically shown in an organizational chart, below is a list of all the functions that may be activated during a response. The functions activated and the number of responders performing the activated functions will depend on the incident and resources available. As mentioned earlier, one responder can perform many functions.
One responder can perform several functions — THINK FUNCTIONS, not # of positions
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Management function
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Group Lodging Manager
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Information
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Liaison
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Safety
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Operations function
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Primary Services: Check In/Out, Sleeping Area, Meals Distribution
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Specialized Services: Recreation & Leisure, Multicultural, Transportation
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Health Services: First Aid, Emotional Support, Special Needs
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Planning function
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Situation, Documentation, Advance Planning, Demobilization
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Logistics function
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Supply: Resource Acquisition, Shipping/Receiving
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Volunteer/Staff Management
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Group Lodging Support: Facility, Clerical, Security
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Information Technology: Telephones, Amateur Radio, Computer Systems
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Finance function
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Cost, Time, Compensation, Procurement
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The ESSD is shown as a dotted line because he/she is likely located at the local authority EOC as the ESS Branch Coordinator within the Operations Section.
