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resources through the Logistics Section as necessary. They coordinate fire, hazardous material and search and rescue mutual aid activities. Fire Operations Unit The Fire Operations Unit Leader assists Incident Commanders in the field by providing coordination for mutual aid requests to and from the Operational Area Fire/Rescue Mutual Aid Coordinator, as appropriate. They respond to requests for fire resources from the field in a timely manner, following established priorities (life safety, protection of the environment, and protection of property). They also monitor and track fire resources utilized during the event and provides general support to field personnel. Search and Rescue Unit The Search and Rescue Unit determines the scope of the search and rescue mission and assists in mobilizing Search and Rescue Teams at the request of City DOCS or Field Incident Commanders. They provide search and rescue support as required to other emergency response agencies consistent with established priorities and objectives. They also ensure deployed teams are provided with adequate support. Hazmat Unit The Hazmat Unit determines the scope of hazardous materials incidents throughout the City in coordination with the San Mateo County HAZMAT Team. They assist in mobilizing hazardous materials teams at the request of City DOCs or Field Incident Commanders. They request assistance from and/or provide support as required to Operational Area Emergency Response Agencies consistent with established priorities and objectives. Law Enforcement Branch The Law Enforcement Branch reports to the OSC. They are responsible to alert and notify the public of the pending or existing emergency and activate all public warning systems. They coordinate movement and evacuation operations, law enforcement, and traffic control operations and provide for security at incident facilities. The Law Enforcement Branch coordinates incoming law enforcement mutual aid resources. They assume responsibility as necessary for fatalities management if the County Coroner is delayed in responding. Law Enforcement Operations Unit The Law Enforcement Operations Unit coordinates City requests for Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Resources through the Operational Area Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Coordinator. They establish and maintain communication with Incident Commanders in the field or at DOCS. They respond to requests for Law Enforcement resources from the field in a timely manner following established priorities (life safety, protection of the environment, and protection of property). They monitor and track law enforcement resources utilized during the event and provide general support to field personnel as required. 57