Question

An incident is geographically dispersed, and it is not feasible for the incident base to support the incident logistical needs. Assuming that you do not want to divide the incident in two separate incidents, what is another option for managing this incident?

Answer 1

Answer:

Establish a second Logistics Section reporting to a Deputy Incident Commander (Logistics).

Explanation:

Establishing a second Logistics Section reporting to a Deputy Incident Commander (Logistics) ensure adequate feasibility support to the incident logistics need.

This ensures that the most pressing needs are met, and that precious resources are used without duplication or waste. This is to establish planning and management functions for responding partners to work in a coordinated and systematic approach.