Where are the resources and documentation units located in the ICS?

The Resources and Documentation Units within the Incident Command System (ICS) are part of the Plans section. This section is responsible for the collection, evaluation, analysis, and dissemination of information related to the incident.

Within the Plans section, the Resources Unit maintains and tracks all resources (personnel, equipment, and supplies) assigned to the incident, ensuring that the incident commander has visibility over what's available and assigned. The Documentation Unit is also crucial as it manages the documentation of the incident's activities and decisions, helping to ensure that there is a record of the incident for after-action reviews and accountability.

This structure is designed to ensure effective resource management and facilitates communication among response teams. The other sections—Logistics, Operations, and Administration—have different responsibilities that, while critical, do not encompass the tracking of resources and maintaining documentation to the same extent as the Plans section.