What role does the Food Unit have during an incident?

The primary role of the Food Unit during an incident is to ensure that incident personnel and affected individuals receive adequate nutrition. This involves organizing meals throughout the incident timeline, which is crucial for maintaining the energy and effectiveness of response teams. The Food Unit manages the logistics of meal preparation and distribution, ensuring that everyone on-site has access to food and hydration during extended operational periods.

While managing kitchen logistics, overseeing safety procedures for food preparation, and coordinating dietary needs are important tasks, they fall under the broader responsibilities of the Food Unit, which centers around feeding personnel and affected individuals. The core function of the Food Unit is to support the well-being of those involved in the incident response, making food distribution a critical and immediate concern during operations.