State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 1 EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 6 - MASS CARE & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE “Your Role at the State Emergency Operations Center” A Self Study Course

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 2 Course Modules  Module 1 – ESF 6 in the State Plan  Module 2 – ESF 6 procedures Module 3 – Position Task Books  Module 4 – Online tutorial

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 3 Module 3 Position Task Books (PTB) & Job Titles References: ESF 6 Mission Unit Leader Job Title & Position Task Book (PTB) ESF 6 Information Unit Leader Job Title & Position Task Book (PTB)

ESF 6 CEMP Annex ESF 6 SOG ESF 6 Job Aids ESF 6 Position Task Books The ESF 6 CEMP Annex describes “the framework through which a jurisdiction’s departments and agencies, the private sector, not-for-profit and voluntary organizations, and other NGOs coordinate and execute the common emergency management strategies. The actions described in the Support Annexes apply to nearly every type of emergency. Each Support Annex identifies a coordinating agency and cooperating agencies. In some instances, two departments or agencies share coordinating agency responsibilities.” Source: CPG 101 “Standard operating procedures or operating manuals are complete reference documents that provide the purpose, authorities, duration, and details for the preferred method for performing a single function or a number of interrelated functions in a uniform manner.” Source: CPG 101 “Job aids are checklists or other materials that help users perform a task.” Source: CPG 101 Position Task Books describe and identify all the basic tasks a person holding the position should be able to perform properly. Source: NIMS Qualifications Process Guide Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 Version Developing and maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local emergency plans, November 2010, FEMA

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 5 Task Books & Job Titles  Job Titles for a specified position describe required and recommended criteria for categories such as education, training and experience.  Position Task Books describe and identify all the basic tasks a person holding the position should be able to perform properly.

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 6 Task books are designed to:  Describe the tasks to be performed for a given position  Determine training needs of individuals  Serve as a tool for promoting task- related performance  Record performance assessment data

Competency Position Task Book Structure ICS Core Competencies with associated behaviors adopted by NIMS in Sep 2007 ESF selects Core Competencies from available pool based on requirements of the position. Each competency is defined by set behaviors. Behavior 1 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Behavior 1 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Behavior 2 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Behavior 2 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Behavior 3 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Behavior 3 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Each behavior is assigned Florida SERT specific tasks.

Human Services Branch FEMA ESF 6 Representative You will be assigned to work in one of these two positions

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 9 Mission Manager Job Title 4. State ESF 6 Mission Unit Manager Description The Mission Unit Manager is responsible for responding to mission requests and preparing resource requests. Training: Completion of the following courses/curricula: 1.ICS-100: Introduction to ICS. 2.IS-700.A: NIMS, An Introduction. 3.State emergency operations center procedures

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 10 Information Manager Job Title 5. State ESF 6 Information Unit Manager Description: The Information Unit Leader prepares prescribed reports and procedures. Training: Completion of the following courses/curricula: 1.ICS-100: Introduction to ICS. 2.IS-700.A: NIMS, An Introduction. 3.State emergency operations center procedures

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 11 Competencies, Behaviors & Tasks Behavior 1: Ensure readiness for assignment. Tasks 1.Arrive at the State Emergency Operations Center 30 minutes prior to the specified start of your designated shift. Behavior 2: Ensure availability, qualifications and capabilities of resources to complete assignment. Tasks 1.Verify that the telephones and computer equipment at your assigned work station are operationally ready and report any deficiencies.

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 12 Student responsibilities  Review and understand instructions in the task book.  Identify desired objectives/goals related to the assigned tasks.  Demonstrate the ability to perform all tasks for an assigned position.  Work with the supervisor to improve performance as needed.

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 13 Completing your Task Book  Bring your Task Books when you are asked to come for an exercise or an event.  At the end of your shift, review with your supervisor the tasks that you have completed.  Get your supervisor to date and initial completed tasks.

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 14 Once your Task Book is complete  Present your completed task book and request certification for that position.  Upon approval, you will receive documentation of your certification for that position.

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 15 Module 3 Summary  You should understand the purpose of a Job Title and Position Task Book.  You should understand your responsibilities toward completing your own Position Task Book.

State of Florida Emergency Support Function 6 16 Go on to Module 4  Module 1 – ESF 6 in the State Plan  Module 2 – ESF 6 procedures  Module 3 – Position Task Books Module 4 – Online tutorial