Who leads each ICS General Staff?

The correct answer is that each ICS General Staff is led by a Section Chief. In the Incident Command System (ICS), the General Staff is composed of four sections: Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration. Each of these sections has a designated leader known as a Section Chief who is responsible for managing their respective section's activities and resources. This structure ensures that operations are coordinated effectively and that each section's needs are addressed in support of the overall incident management objectives.

The Incident Commander oversees the entire incident response but does not lead the individual sections. The Public Information Officer plays a crucial role in communicating with the public and media but does not manage the sections. The Operations Manager, while an important position, is typically more associated with the Operations Section itself and not the overall leadership of the General Staff. The role of the Section Chief is vital since they are responsible for implementing the tactical actions developed by the Incident Commander and fostering coordination among the other sections.