The Operations Coordinator initiates intelligence gathering concerning casualties and damage, identifies immediate problems, focuses on the highest priorities (life & death), and controls problems. Based on information obtained and resources available, the Operations Coordinator will establish appropriate branches to deal with the emergency (see below). The Operations Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing all Operational activities in accordance with the Plan and supervises the Operations Section. The Operations Coordinator supervises field tactics with other staff members, handles the request for or release of resources, makes situation changes to the Plan as necessary and reports such changes to the Incident Commander (Director, Public Safety).

The Assistant Operations Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Operations Coordinator with the implementation and management of all operational plans.

The Communications Dispatcher implements and operates an emergency communications network, handles emergency radio traffic, and makes priority emergency notifications. The Communications Dispatcher is responsible for managing, controlling and dispatching all tactical radio and data frequencies used in support of the emergency incident.

Search and Rescue is responsible for covering predetermined areas of the campus, in established patterns, rescuing any trapped or injured persons and extinguishing any small fires. Search and Rescue coordinates locating endangered, trapped, disabled and/or isolated persons; gains access to persons in need of assistance or rescue according to the established rescue plans; assists the injured to the First Aid Center or sends for help if the person cannot be safely moved.

Medical is responsible for setting up and staffing the First Aid Center, assisting the injured by providing first aid, and arranging for hospital transportation. Also, if required, Medical should establish a temporary morgue. The Medical Officer is the point of contact for coordinating the response and deployment of counseling and psychology personnel for critical incident stress management.

Health and Safety quickly identifies hazardous material problems that will or could impact the emergency response. Health and Safety is responsible for coordinating the containment and cleanup of hazardous materials, identifying unsafe conditions for campus facilities, providing warnings and developing measures for assuring personnel safety.

Building and Utility will focus on shutting off and/or restoring essential utilities reducing further hazards; assisting with closing off areas and streets; and clearing debris from roadways and essential areas for emergency equipment and building inspection. Building and Utility is responsible for making safety inspections of all facilities that may have been damaged, initially or later. Also, they are responsible for handling emergency construction or repairs.