The General Staff perform functional activities:

• The Operations Section handles all emergency response jobs, including taking care of students. Most adult responders will be assigned jobs in the Operations Section.
• The Planning Section supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.
• The Logistics Section manages resources including supplies, personnel, and equipment.
• The Finance/Administration Section monitors costs related to the incident, and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses. (Note: A school plan’s ICS may not include a Finance/Administration Section. This function may be performed at the school district level. In such circumstances, the Incident Commander must ensure that proper documentation is maintained.)