Logistics / Fleet Manager
Ministry: Trade & Commerce · Emergency Function: Logistics & Fleet
Role Purpose
Manages the vehicle fleet and transportation logistics during disasters, ensuring vehicles, fuel, and drivers are available for evacuations, distribution, and operations.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop fleet management and transportation plans.
- Coordinate vehicle availability and maintenance.
- Plan fuel supply and storage.
- Participate in logistics exercises.
During an Emergency
- Manage vehicle fleet and transportation operations.
- Coordinate with the Evacuation Coordinator on transport needs.
- Track fuel supply and vehicle status.
- Support distribution and resupply transport.
After an Emergency
- Assess fleet performance and needs.
- Document transportation lessons and gaps.
- Update fleet and transportation plans.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in fleet management or transportation
- Experience coordinating vehicles and drivers
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance
- Organizational and coordination skills
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.