Which action is a primary responsibility of the Logistics Section Chief?

• A. Compile and display incident status information.
• B. Establish information requirements and reporting schedules.
• C. Provide all facilities, transportation, communications, supplies, equipment maintenance and fueling, food, and medical services for incident personnel, and all off-incident resources.
• D. Manage all incident financial aspects.

Answer: (C)

The Logistics Section Chief’s main role is to provide the support services that keep incident operations running. This includes delivering and maintaining facilities, transportation, communications, supplies, equipment maintenance and fueling, as well as food and medical services for incident personnel, along with coordinating off-incident resources. This focus on support services distinguishes it from other sections: the Planning Section handles incident status information and reporting requirements, while the Finance/Administration Section Chief oversees all financial aspects.