Ground Support Unit. Ground Support Unit Objective

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1 Unit 4 is under the Support Branch and usually managed by the Ground Support Unit Leader (GSUL) SUPPORT BRANCH FACILITIES UNIT GROUND SUPPORT UNIT SUPPLY UNIT 4-2 Objective Describe how the responsibilities of the Leader (GSUL) supports the overall goals of the Ground Support Unit & the Logistics Section 4-3 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 1

2 The purpose of the is to provide and maintain transportation for personnel, supplies, food, and equipment on land;.fueling, servicing, maintaining, repairing other GS equipment (boats-a/c); Also creates Incident Traffic Plan for the Incident Action Plan 4-4 Writes Traffic Plan for IAP Ensures adequate parking Provides driving directions & maps Obtains any necessary clearances for road access 4-5 Coordinates incident road maintenance Maintains a fueling area Supports out-ofservice resources 4-6 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 2

3 Coordinates transportation services Orders additional vehicles & ground support equipment based on anticipated needs 4-7 Maintains inventory of support & transportation vehicles (ICS Form 218) Maintains usage information on rented equipment Arranges for fueling, maintenance, repair of ground transportation resources 4-8 Maintains Fuel Area Issue Problem Solution 4-9 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 3

4 Providing Road Signage 4-10 How Would You Route Traffic? 4-11 Inattention Leads to Accidents Solution 4-12 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 4

5 CHAIN LINK FENCE CHAIN LINK FENCE Maintains Support Vehicles Broken Running Lights Broken Trailer Light 4-13 Traffic Plan for Staging Area 1900 South Calumet photo CHAIN LINK FENCE Canopy RAMP BUILDING 4-14 Implementation of plan 4-15 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 5

6 4-16 Potential Traffic Plan Problem Traffic Plans require several maps to be created Normally 213 Map Request sent to Planning If Planning is overloaded & understaffed Operations will take priority Recommend that GSUL has knowledge of creating web browser maps, GIS or other cartography skills 4-17 Traffic Plan Traffic plan photo 4-18 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 6

7 Traffic Plan Basics Parking should always be back-in when possible Provides safe & rapid exit procedure in case of emergency Have adequate signage for back-in only Work with FACL for building access & signage Fire lanes, loading areas, no parking areas Check-points, road closures 4-19 Traffic Plan Basics Try to keep traffic around ICP, bases & staging areas one-way routes Smoother traffic flow Reduces accidents Enables expedient deliveries Predictable traffic routes for pedestrians Be observant of traffic backups on main roads due to IMT activities Conducive for accidents Mitigate this problem quickly 4-20 Driving Directions & Map for Fueling Locations 4-21 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 7

8 Staffing Example Leader (GSUL) Transportation Coordinator Driver Equipment Manager Mechanics Equipment Time Recorder 4-22 Leader The GSUL is responsible for: All land & water transportation for incident Fueling aircraft OPS responsible for aircraft scheduling & operations 4-23 Develop and implement Incident Traffic Plan in coordination with the Operations Section, Planning, and Logistics for Inclusion into IAP 4-24 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 8

9 Participate in Logistics Section Planning Meetings Determine the feasibility of required support Provide operational & technical information: Equipment availability Equipment capabilities Restrictions for the incident May be silent member of Tactics Meeting Brief Support Branch Director 4-25 Maintain Support Vehicle Inventory (ICS Form 218) Notify Resources Unit of status changes Maintain Unit/Activity Log (ICS Form 214) 4-26 Coordinate with: Medical Supply Facilities Communications Food 4-27 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 9

10 Coordinate with the Planning Section on: Development of Transportation Plan Capabilities to implement ICS Form 204 Special transportation needs Demobilization Coordinate with the Operations Section: Confirm transportation needs Identify under-utilized and excess equipment Coordinate with air support Coordinate with Finance/Administration Establish emergency/breakdown procedures 4-30 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 10

11 Track contractor use Ensure all costs are submitted 4-31 Ground Support Tools GO KIT 4-32 Ground Support Tools JOB AID 4-33 EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 11

12 Objectives Review 1. What is the purpose of the Ground Support Unit 2. What are the main responsibilities of the Leader? 4-34 Exercise #4: Determining Ground Support Tasks EPA-450 Logistics Section Chief 12