Planning Section Units

The major responsibilities of Planning Units are:

  • Resources Unit: Responsible for all check-in activity and for maintaining the status on all personnel and equipment resources assigned to the incident.
  • Situation Unit: Collects and processes information on the current situation, prepares situation displays and situation summaries, and develops maps and projections.
  • Demobilization Unit: On large, complex incidents, assists in ensuring that an orderly, safe, and cost-effective movement of personnel is made when they are no longer required at the incident.
  • Documentation Unit: Prepares the Incident Action Plan, maintains all incident-related documentation, and provides duplication services.
Graphic of an organizational chart showing the four units of the Planning Section, which include: Resources, Demobilization, Situation, and Documentation.