TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

APPENDIX B. - RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND COST SURVEY

LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL

	RANK/TITLE	HOURLY RATE	TASKS/FUNCTION	SERVICE TIME	BACKFILL COSTS
	List the rank or title of each individual from your agency who would respond to the incident scene.	List the corresponding hourly rate of each individual. An average hourly rate by rank or title is acceptable.	List the general tasks or functions that each individual will perform at the incident scene. Each individual may perform multiple and progressive tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the amount of time each individual spends performing each task or function.	Estimate any costs associated with “backfilling” (i.e., paying replacement personnel to perform duties that would have otherwise been provided by the individual at the incident scene).
	Trooper/Officer Sergeant Lieutenant Captain/Commander Chief/Major	($ per hour)	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(minutes)	($ per hour)
	*Example* Sergeant	$35 per hour	scene protection medical care extra response mobilization (towing, transportation) traffic control crash investigation documentation	10 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes	no backfill required
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY

	EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY	TASKS/FUNCTION	SERVICE TIME	HOURLY/RENTAL RATE	REPLACEMENT COSTS
	List the equipment or technology from your agency that would be used at the scene of this incident. Example items are listed below; include additional equipment or technology as necessary.	List the general tasks or functions that each piece of equipment or technology would support at the incident scene. Each item may support multiple tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the amount of time each item would be in use for each task or function.	List the hourly use or rental cost rates associated with each item used.	Estimate the replacement costs and expected life associated with each item used.
	motorcycle cruiser with light bar/push bumper light-duty pickup/sport utility vehicle portable laser warning system traffic cones, signs, barricades physical incident screen variable message sign/highway advisory radio (VMS/HAR) tape measure cameras/video equipment total station surveying equipment perspective grid investigation system broom/blower	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(minutes)	($ per hour)	($ and years)
	*Example* cruiser with light bar/push bumper	scene protection lane closures/traffic control vehicle removal	10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes	$20 per hour	$45,000 5-year life
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

	SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS	TASKS/FUNCTION	QUANTITY USED	REPLACEMENT COSTS
	List the supplies and materials from your agency that would be used at the scene of this incident. Example items are listed below; include additional supplies and materials as necessary.	List the general tasks or functions that each of the supplies and materials would support at the incident scene. Each item may support multiple tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the quantity of supplies and materials used for each task or function.	List per unit costs to replenish expended supplies and materials.
	first aid supplies emergency blanket fire extinguisher flare/fusee absorbent material/pad plug and dike containment boom spray paint	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(units)	($/unit)
	*Example* flares/fusees	lane closures/traffic control	5 units	$2.00 per unit
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FIRE AND RESCUE
PERSONNEL

	RANK/TITLE	HOURLY RATE	TASKS/FUNCTION	SERVICE TIME	BACKFILL COSTS
	List the rank or title of each individual from your agency who would respond to the incident scene.	List the corresponding hourly rate of each individual. An average hourly rate by rank or title is acceptable.	List the general tasks or functions that each individual will perform at the incident scene. Each individual may perform multiple and progressive tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the amount of time each individual spends performing each task or function.	Estimate any costs associated with “backfilling” (i.e., paying replacement personnel to perform duties that would have otherwise been provided by the individual at the incident scene).
	Lieutenant Captain Battalion Chief Deputy Chief Assistance Chief Chief	($ per hour)	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(minutes)	($ per hour)
	*Example* Lieutenant	$35 per hour	scene protection firefighting/extrication fuel leak mitigation documentation	10 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes	no backfill required
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FIRE AND RESCUE
EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY

	EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY	TASKS/FUNCTION	SERVICE TIME	HOURLY/RENTAL RATE	REPLACEMENT COSTS
	List the equipment or technology from your agency that would be used at the scene of this incident. Example items are listed below; include additional equipment or technology as necessary.	List the general tasks or functions that each piece of equipment or technology would support at the incident scene. Each item may support multiple tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the amount of time each item would be in use for each task or function.	List the hourly use or rental cost rates associated with each item used.	Estimate the replacement costs and expected life associated with each item used.
	light-duty pickup/sport utility vehicle engine tanker heavy/technical rescue vehicle hazardous materials vehicle traffic cones, signs, barricades	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(minutes)	($ per hour)	($ and years)
	*Example* engine	scene protection extrication	40 minutes 30 minutes	$80 per hour	$450,000 15-year life
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FIRE AND RESCUE
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

	SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS	TASKS/FUNCTION	QUANTITY USED	REPLACEMENT COSTS
	List the supplies and materials from your agency that would be used at the scene of this incident. Example items are listed below; include additional supplies and materials as necessary.	List the general tasks or functions that each of the supplies and materials would support at the incident scene. Each item may support multiple tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the quantity of supplies and materials used for each task or function.	List per unit costs to replenish expended supplies and materials.
	first aid supplies emergency blanket fire extinguisher flare/fusee absorbent material/pad plug and dike containment boom	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(units)	($/unit)
	*Example* absorbent material/pad	fuel leak mitigation	1 unit	$3.00 per unit
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
PERSONNEL

	RANK/TITLE	HOURLY RATE	TASKS/FUNCTION	SERVICE TIME	BACKFILL COSTS
	List the rank or title of each individual from your agency who would respond to the incident scene.	List the corresponding hourly rate of each individual. An average hourly rate by rank or title is acceptable.	List the general tasks or functions that each individual will perform at the incident scene. Each individual may perform multiple and progressive tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the amount of time each individual spends performing each task or function.	Estimate any costs associated with “backfilling” (i.e., paying replacement personnel to perform duties that would have otherwise been provided by the individual at the incident scene).
	Certified First Responder EMT-Basic EMT-Intermediate EMT-Paramedic Critical Care Paramedic	($ per hour)	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(minutes)	($ per hour)
	*Example* EMT-Basic	$35 per hour	medical care	10 minutes	no backfill required
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY

	EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY	TASKS/FUNCTION	SERVICE TIME	HOURLY/RENTAL RATE	REPLACEMENT COSTS
	List the equipment or technology from your agency that would be used at the scene of this incident. Example items are listed below; include additional equipment or technology as necessary.	List the general tasks or functions that each piece of equipment or technology would support at the incident scene. Each item may support multiple tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the amount of time each item would be in use for each task or function.	List the hourly use or rental cost rates associated with each item used.	Estimate the replacement costs and expected life associated with each item used.
	Non-transporting vehicle Type I ambulance (pickup chassis) Type II ambulance (vanbulance) Type III ambulance (van chassis) MedEvac	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(minutes)	($ per hour)	($ and years)
	*Example* Type III ambulance	medical care	10 minutes	$67 per hour	$130,000 10-year life
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

	SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS	TASKS/FUNCTION	QUANTITY USED	REPLACEMENT COSTS
	List the supplies and materials from your agency that would be used at the scene of this incident. Example items are listed below; include additional supplies and materials as necessary.	List the general tasks or functions that each of the supplies and materials would support at the incident scene. Each item may support multiple tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the quantity of supplies and materials used for each task or function.	List per unit costs to replenish expended supplies and materials.
	first aid supplies emergency blanket	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(units)	($/unit)
	*Example* emergency blanket	medical care	1 unit	$4.00 per unit
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TRANSPORTATION
PERSONNEL

	RANK/TITLE	HOURLY RATE	TASKS/FUNCTION	SERVICE TIME	BACKFILL COSTS
	List the rank or title of each individual from your agency who would respond to the incident scene.	List the corresponding hourly rate of each individual. An average hourly rate by rank or title is acceptable.	List the general tasks or functions that each individual will perform at the incident scene. Each individual may perform multiple and progressive tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the amount of time each individual spends performing each task or function.	Estimate any costs associated with “backfilling” (i.e., paying replacement personnel to perform duties that would have otherwise been provided by the individual at the incident scene).
	equipment operator worker/technician lead worker/technician supervisor engineer	($ per hour)	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(minutes)	($ per hour)
	*Example* lead worker/technician	$20 per hour	scene protection lane closure/traffic control VMS/HAR messages	30 minutes 30 minutes 10 minutes	no backfill required
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TRANSPORTATION
EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY

	EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY	TASKS/FUNCTION	SERVICE TIME	HOURLY/RENTAL RATE	REPLACEMENT COSTS
	List the equipment or technology from your agency that would be used at the scene of this incident. Example items are listed below; include additional equipment or technology as necessary.	List the general tasks or functions that each piece of equipment or technology would support at the incident scene. Each item may support multiple tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the amount of time each item would be in use for each task or function.	List the hourly use or rental cost rates associated with each item used.	Estimate the replacement costs and expected life associated with each item used.
	light-duty pickup with push bumper and arrow board traffic cones, signs, barricades physical incident screen variable message sign/highway advisory radio (VMS/HAR) responsive traffic signal systems traffic management center tow truck backhoe/front end loader dump truck empty box/livestock trailer empty tanker truck sweeper/blower	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(minutes)	($ per hour)	($ and years)
	*Example* light-duty pickup with push bumper and arrow board	scene protection lane closures/traffic control	30 minutes 30 minutes	$20 per hour	$45,000 5-year life
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TRANSPORTATION
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

	SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS	TASKS/FUNCTION	QUANTITY USED	REPLACEMENT COSTS
	List the supplies and materials from your agency that would be used at the scene of this incident. Example items are listed below; include additional supplies and materials as necessary.	List the general tasks or functions that each of the supplies and materials would support at the incident scene. Each item may support multiple tasks. Example tasks or functions are listed below; include additional tasks or functions as necessary.	Estimate the quantity of supplies and materials used for each task or function.	List per unit costs to replenish expended supplies and materials.
	first aid supplies emergency blanket fire extinguisher flare/fusee absorbent material/pad plug and dike containment boom spray paint	scene protection lane closure/traffic control medical care firefighting/extrication extra response mobilization fuel leak mitigation crash investigation VMS/HAR messages traffic signal control public/media information vehicle removal cleanup documentation	(units)	($/unit)
	*Example* flares/fusees	lane closures/traffic control	5 units	$2.00 per unit
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