Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?

The Operations Section Chief is responsible for directing all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives. This role is crucial during incidents as the Operations Section Chief oversees the implementation of strategies determined during incident planning. Their main focus is on executing the operational tasks needed to manage the incident effectively and efficiently.

The Operations Section Chief coordinates resources, assigns tasks to personnel, and communicates with other section chiefs to make sure that operations run smoothly. This aligns with the core responsibilities within the Incident Command System, where the Operations Section is pivotal in managing any threats during an incident and ensuring that all actions taken contribute to the overall objectives set forth for the incident management.

The other positions, such as the Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance Section Chief, each have distinct responsibilities that focus on planning, resource management, and financial oversight, respectively. While they play vital roles in supporting the incident management effort, they do not lead the tactical operations as the Operations Section Chief does.