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Resource Typing Definition for ResponseOperational CoordinationOPERATIONS SECTION CHIEFRESOURCE CATEGORYIncident ManagementRESOURCE KINDPersonnelOVERALL FUNCTIONThe Operations Section Chief manages tactical incident activities to achieve incident objectives and oversees Incident Action Plan (IAP) implementationCOMPOSITION ANDORDERING SPECIFICATIONS1. This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a National Incident Management System (NIMS) typed team (Incident Management Team)2. Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment3. Requestor specifies any additional qualifications necessary, based on incident complexity and needsEach type of resource builds on the qualifications of the type below it. For example, Type 1 qualifications include the qualifications in Type 2, plus an increase in capability. Type 1 isthe highest qualification level.COMPONENTDESCRIPTIONDECEMBER 2020FEMA-509-v20170717TYPE 1TYPE 2TYPE 3Same as Type 2, PLUS:1. Coordinates operations atthe state level or acrossjurisdictions2. Incorporates branch-leveltactical planning withinthe Operations Section asnecessarySame as Type 3, PLUS:1. Participates in thedevelopment andimplementation of atransition plan based onescalating incidentcomplexity2. Supervises thedevelopment ofOperations Sectionrelated contingency plansfor the incident3. Works with the LogisticsSection to define supportneeds for remote incidentfacilities (camps, stagingareas and so on)The Operations SectionChief:1. Establishes ortransitions into theOperations Section2. Supervises andconfigures theOperations Sectionwith branches,divisions, groups andunits to support theincident3. Manages alloperations andprogress related to theincident4. Makes the tacticalassignmentsdocumented in the IAPNO TYPE 4No Type 4DRAFT – PRE-DECISIONAL – DRAFTOPERATIONS SECTION CHIEFNOTESNot Specified1 OF 5
Resource Typing Definition for ResponseOperational CoordinationCOMPONENTTYPE 1TYPE 2TYPE 3NO TYPE 4NOTESand directs the plan’sexecution5. Makes expedientchanges to currentoperations based onincident complexity orscope; reportschanges to theIncident Commander(IC)6. Ensures the safety andwelfare of OperationsSection personnelEDUCATIONTRAININGDECEMBER 2020FEMA-509-v20170717Not SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNo Type 4Same as Type 2Same as Type 3Completion of the following:1. IS-100: Introduction tothe Incident CommandSystem, ICS-1002. IS-200: Basic IncidentCommand System forInitial Response, ICS2003. ICS-300: IntermediateIncident CommandSystem for ExpandingIncidents4. ICS-400: AdvancedIncident CommandSystem for Commandand General Staff –Complex Incidents5. IS-700: NationalIncident ManagementSystem, AnIntroduction6. IS-800: NationalResponse Framework,An Introduction7. E/G/L 0191:Emergency OperationsNo Type 4DRAFT – PRE-DECISIONAL – DRAFTOPERATIONS SECTION CHIEFNot Specified1. Identified equivalent trainings should meet orexceed course learning objectives.2. The NIMS Training Program defines a nationalbaseline to guide and promote NIMS training. Itprovides recommendations to assist AuthoritiesHaving Jurisdiction (AHJ) in developing their owntraining plans, tailored to their specific needs.2 OF 5
Resource Typing Definition for ResponseOperational CoordinationCOMPONENTTYPE 1TYPE 2TYPE 3NO TYPE 4NOTESCenter/IncidentCommand SystemInterface8. E/L 0958: NationalIncident ManagementSystem IncidentCommand System AllHazards OperationsSection Chief Course,or equivalent9. United States FireAdministration (USFA)O-0305: Type 3 AllHazards IncidentManagement Team(AHIMT), or equivalentEXPERIENCEPHYSICAL /MEDICALFITNESSCURRENCYDECEMBER 2020FEMA-509-v20170717Same as Type 2, PLUS:1. Successful completion ofthe National QualificationSystem (NQS) PositionTask Book (PTB) for theNIMS Type 1 OperationsSection Chief, orequivalent AHJdocumentation2. Satisfactory performanceas a NIMS Type 2Operations Section ChiefSame as Type 3, PLUS:1. Successful completion ofthe NQS PTB for theNIMS Type 2 OperationsSection Chief, orequivalent AHJdocumentation2. Satisfactory performanceas a NIMS Type 3Operations Section ChiefSame as Type 2Same as Type 3Functions in this position duringan operational incident, plannedevent, exercise, drill, orsimulation at least once everyfive yearsSame as Type 31. Successful completionof the NQS PTB forthe NIMS Type 3Operations SectionChief, or equivalentAHJ documentation2. Experience in incidentmanagement in asubordinate positionwithin the OperationsSectionNo Type 4Not SpecifiedLightNo Type 4The NIMS Guideline for the NQS definesPhysical/Medical Fitness levels for NQS positions.Functions in this position or ahigher position during anoperational incident, plannedevent, exercise, drill, orsimulation at least onceevery five yearsNo Type 4A higher position is one for which this position is aprerequisite.DRAFT – PRE-DECISIONAL – DRAFTOPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF3 OF 5
Resource Typing Definition for ResponseOperational CoordinationCOMPONENTPROFESSIONALAND TECHNICALLICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONSDECEMBER 2020FEMA-509-v20170717TYPE 1Not SpecifiedTYPE 2Not SpecifiedTYPE 3Not SpecifiedNO TYPE 4No Type 4DRAFT – PRE-DECISIONAL – DRAFTOPERATIONS SECTION CHIEFNOTESNot Specified4 OF 5
Resource Typing Definition for ResponseOperational CoordinationNOTES1. Nationally typed resources represent the minimum criteria for the associated component and capability.2. Additional training on this position is available from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group at https://www.nwcg.gov/positions.3. This document contains references to non-Federal resources and materials. Such references do not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. government, or anyof its employees, of the information or content which a non-Federal resource or material provides.REFERENCES1. FEMA, NIMS 508: Incident Management Team2. FEMA, NIMS 509: Incident Commander3. FEMA, National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book for Operations Section Chief, latest edition adopted4. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 20175. FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 20176. FEMA, NIMS Training Program, May 20207. FEMA, National Response Framework, October 20198. National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), Position Catalog, latest edition published9. United States Fire Administration (USFA), O-0305: All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) training course, latest edition publishedDECEMBER 2020FEMA-509-v20170717DRAFT – PRE-DECISIONAL – DRAFTOPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF5 OF 5
DECEMBER 2020 OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF 1 OF 5 FEMA-509-v20170717 . Resource Typing Definition for Response . Operational Coordination . . 4. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 5. FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017 6. FEMA, NIMS Training Program, May 2020 7. FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019
