Which role in ICS is responsible for coordinating the request for additional resources at the scene?

• A. Finance/Administration Section Chief
• B. Operations Section Chief
• C. Planning Section Chief
• D. Logistics Section Chief

Answer: (D)

In ICS, coordinating requests for additional resources at the scene is handled by the Logistics Section Chief. The Logistics Chief is responsible for providing the support and services the incident needs, which includes acquiring equipment, personnel, facilities, transportation, and communications. When more resources are required, they assess needs, arrange procurement or mutual aid, and track the status and location of those resources to ensure operations have what they need. They also manage staging areas and the overall flow of supplies to the incident.

The other roles focus on different functions: the Planning Section Chief develops and documents the Incident Action Plan and resource needs; the Operations Section Chief directs the tactical response on the ground; the Finance/Administration Section Chief handles cost, contracts, and administrative support.