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11-509-1247

Name

Service Branch Director (NQS)

Status

Published

Version

2.0

Updated

6/14/2021 11:14:42 AM

Original Release

11/11/2017

Last Major Release

06/14/2021

NQS Position

Resource Category

Logistics and Transportation

Primary Core Capability

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Personnel

Overall Function

The Service Branch Director supervises incident-related communications, food and medical units.

Single resource

In conjunction with a NIMS typed team

NIMS Typed Team

In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit

NIMS Typed Unit

Description Notes

Not Specified

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
Type 1	The Service Branch Director: 1.Establishes or transitions into a branch under the Logistics Section 2.Supervises and configures the branch with units to support operations, as necessary 3.Oversees units that are responsible for the installation, distribution, maintenance and repair of Information Technology (IT) and communications equipment 4.Oversees the feeding of response personnel through the use of field kitchens, contracted catering and other available resources 5.Provides first responder, first receiver and medical support to incident staff and teams in the field 6.Oversees the management of Medical Unit aid stations 7.Contributes to the development of the Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Type 1

The Service Branch Director: 1.Establishes or transitions into a branch under the Logistics Section 2.Supervises and configures the branch with units to support operations, as necessary 3.Oversees units that are responsible for the installation, distribution, maintenance and repair of Information Technology (IT) and communications equipment 4.Oversees the feeding of response personnel through the use of field kitchens, contracted catering and other available resources 5.Provides first responder, first receiver and medical support to incident staff and teams in the field 6.Oversees the management of Medical Unit aid stations 7.Contributes to the development of the Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Training

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training Program defines a national baseline to guide and promote NIMS training. It provides recommendations to assist Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in developing their own training plans, tailored to their specific needs.

Type 1

Completion of the following: 1.IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2.IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3.ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents 4.ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff – Complex Incidents 5.IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 6.IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 7.E/G/L 0191: Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface

Experience

Not Specified

Type 1

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understands the implementation process of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and other mutual aid agreements Experience: 1. Successful completion of the National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book (PTB) for the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Service Branch Director, or equivalent Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) documentation 2. Leadership experience in incident management in a subordinate position

Physical/Medical Fitness

The NIMS Guideline for the NQS defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NQS positions.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Light

Currency

A higher position is one for which this position is a prerequisite.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Functions in this position during an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill, or simulation at least once every five years

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation and meals, prior to deployment.
Requestor specifies any additional qualifications necessary, based on incident complexity and needs.

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Notes

References
Reference
FEMA, National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book for Service Branch Director, latest edition adopted
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019
FEMA, NIMS Training Program, May 2020
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), Position Catalog, latest edition published
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), Public Law 104-321: EMAC Legislation, October 1996

Version	Publish Date	Document Type
Published Versions
2.0	6/14/2021 11:14:42 AM	PDF
1.4	11/7/2019 4:21:59 PM	PDF
1.3	1/4/2019 4:44:23 PM	PDF
1.2	9/28/2018 5:17:09 PM	PDF
1.1	11/29/2017 2:03:51 PM	PDF
1.0	11/11/2017 10:45:38 AM	Unavailable