The Medical Team Manager has overall responsibility for the management and supervision of the medical function of the task force during incident operations. The Medical Team Manager reports directly to the Task Force Leader.

The Medical Team Manager is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing the medical component of the Task Force Action Plan

• Directly supervising the Medical Specialists

• Adhering to all safety procedures

• Coordinating, managing, and supervising of all medical activities

• Determining the medical organizational and logistics needs

• Receiving briefings and situation reports and ensuring that all medical personnel are kept informed of status changes

• Providing situation reports and maintaining records and reports

• Directing medical care delivery to task force personnel, search dogs, and victims

• Ensuring a continuum of medical care and coordinating interaction with all appropriate outside medical entities

• Accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all issued equipment

• Performing additional tasks or duties as assigned during a mission

Find more information on the California Task Force 5 website.