The Task Force Team Leader is responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of a mission, both operational and managerial, from the time of activation through the return to the home jurisdiction. This includes all personnel and equipment resources as well as overseeing and directly supervising the task force team management. The task force team Leader is responsible for the development and completion of all task force team objectives as well as the proper reporting, record keeping, and after-action requirements.

The Task Force Team Leader is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing the Task Force Team Action Plan

• Addressing the coordination, management, and supervision of all Task Force Team activities

• Supervising the following positions:

  1. Search Team Manager

  2. Rescue Team

  3. Medical Team Manager

  4. Logistics Manager

  5. Planning Officer

  6. Safety Officer

• Ensuring the development of all Task Force Team organizational and logistical needs

• Receiving briefings and ensuring that all Task Force Team personnel are kept informed of mission objectives and status changes

• Preparing and maintaining records and reports as required. Performing additional tasks and duties as assigned during a mission

• Adhering to all safety procedures. Ensuring the completion of all the required reports and maintenance of records

• Ensuring incident stress management activities are conducted

• Ensuring resource acquisitions are properly processed

• Preparing performance evaluations for assigned personnel

• Accountability, maintenance, and minor repairs for all issued

Find more information on the California Task Force 5 website.