Responsible for the maintenance of accurate, up-to-date incident files, the Documentation Unit Leader (DOCL) is vital to capturing the thorough documentation that is critical to post-incident analysis. ICS-342 focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the Documentation Unit Leader during all phases of an all-hazards response effort. This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, hands-on approach to mastering the skills required of a DOCL.
Specific Course Topics
- Roles and responsibilities
- Determining level of effort (staffing) needed to support incident requirements
- Duties throughout the ICS Planning Process
- Setting up and managing the Documentation Unit
- Handling classified documents
- Establishing and maintaining an Action Tracking System
- Establishing and maintaining the incident document process
- Services provided during meetings and briefings
- Support in publishing the IAP and other support plans
- Gathering, sorting and filing incident documentation
- Preparing and turning over final documentation package to appropriate authorities
Target Audience
Responders designated to fill the position of Documentation Unit Leader during an incident
Duration
Duration: Two days (16 hours)
Pre-requisite (recommended)
Successful completion of ICS-300
Equivalencies
- None