ID
2-509-1427
Name
Demobilization Unit Leader (NQS)
Status
Published
Version
2.0
Updated
6/14/2021 11:09:51 AM
Original Release
11/07/2019
Last Major Release
06/14/2021
NQS Position
Resource Category
Incident Management
Primary Core Capability
Operational Coordination
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Demobilization Unit Leader oversees unit staff who develop an incident demobilization plan that includes specific instructions for all personnel and other resources to be demobilized.
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 Description
Type 1The Demobilization Unit Leader: 1. Establishes or transitions into a unit under the Planning Section 2. Configures unit with personnel to support the incident 3. Oversees the collection, evaluation and dissemination of information on the demobilization of all incident resources 4. Manages the development and dissemination of the demobilization plan 5. Monitors demobilization process and progress 6. Coordinates implementation of the demobilization plan
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Training1. Identified equivalent trainings should meet or exceed course learning objectives. 2. 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.
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Completion 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. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 5. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 6. E/G/L 0191: Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface 7. E/L 0965: National Incident Management System Incident Command System All-Hazards Resources and Demobilization Unit Leaders Course, or equivalent
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Successful completion of the National Qualification System (NQS) Position Task Book (PTB) for the NIMS Demobilization Unit Leader, or equivalent AHJ documentation
Physical/Medical FitnessThe NIMS Guideline for the NQS defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NQS positions.
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Light
CurrencyA higher position is one for which this position is a prerequisite.
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Functions in this position or a higher position during a qualifying incident, planned event, exercise, drill or simulation at least once every five years
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not 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 Demobilization Unit Leader, latest edition adopted
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the NQS, November 2017
FEMA, NIMS Training Program, May 2020
FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG), Position Catalog, latest edition published
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
2.0 6/14/2021 11:09:51 AM PDF
1.0 11/7/2019 4:03:48 PM PDF