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INCIDENT BRIEFING
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1. INCIDENT/EVENT NAME 2. DATE PREPARED 3. TIME PREPARED

4. MAP SKETCH
(Show graphical sketch/map image of the incident/event area depicting current situation and resource assignments)

5. SITUATION SUMMARY AND HEALTH AND SAFETY BRIEFING

(For briefings or transfer of command; indicate the potential health and safety hazards recognized and the necessary
measures initially developed to protect responders)

6. Prepared by IC Name and Signature:

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INCIDENT BRIEFING
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7. OBJECTIVES

8. SUMMARY OF CURRENT AND PLANNED ACTIONS

DATE and TIME ACTIONS

Use additional sheets as needed

9. Prepared by IC Name and Signature: Date Prepared: Time Prepared:
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INCIDENT BRIEFING
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10. CURRENT ORGANIZATION
[ fill in organization as appropriate]

11. Prepared by IC Name and Signature: Date Prepared: Time Prepared:

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INCIDENT BRIEFING
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12. RESOURCES SUMMARY

RESOURCE RESOURCE DATE AND TIME ETA ARRIVED/ REMARKS

IDENTIFIER REQUESTED (DATE AND ON SCENE?
TIME)

Use additional sheets as needed

13. Prepared by IC Name and Signature: Date Prepared: Time Prepared:
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ICS 201: Incident Briefing

PURPOSE: The ICS 201 provides the Incident Commander (and the Command and General
Staffs assuming command of the incident) with basic information regarding the incident/event
situation and the resources allocated. It also serves as an initial action workshop and as a
permanent record of the initial response.

PREPARATION: The ICS 201 is prepared by the Incident Commander (IC) for presentation to
the incoming IC, the Responsible Official, or other officials as appropriate.

DISTRIBUTION: The ICS 201 is duplicated and distributed before the initial briefing of the
Command and General Staffs or other responders as appropriate. Pages 1 – 2 are usually
given to the Situation Unit while pages 3 – 4 are given to the Resource Unit.

HOW TO FILL-UP THE FORM:

BLOCK NO. BLOCK TITLE INSTRUCTIONS

1 Incident/Event Name Enter the name assigned to the incident/event
2 Date Prepared Enter the date (mm-dd-yyyy) the form was prepared.
3 Time Prepared Enter the time (24 hour format) the form was
prepared.
4 Map Sketch Show perimeter and other graphical information
depicting current situational status, resource
assignments, location of facilities and other special
information on a map/ sketch (or using an attached
map)

Utilize the commonly accepted ICS map symbology.

If geospatial reference points are needed about the

incident’s/event‘s location or area outside the ICS
organization, that information must be submitted on
the Incident Status Summary (ICS FORM 209)
5 Situation Summary Briefly enter the summary of the incident or event;
and Health and recommend to use “4Ws and 1H” as format in bulleted
Safety Hazards form.

Indicate the potential health and safety hazards

recognized and the necessary measures initially
developed to protect responders.
6 Prepared by IC Enter the complete name and signature of the initial IC
who prepared the page of the form.
7 Objectives Enter the objectives for the incident/event
8 Summary of Current Enter the current and planned actions, strategies and
and Planned Actions tactics, forward steps in relation to the objectives. Also
specify the date (mm-dd-yyyy), and time (24 hour
format) the action will be applied.

If additional pages are required, use a blank sheet or

another ICS Form 201 p2
9 Prepared by IC Enter the complete name and signature of the IC who
prepared the form. Also enter the date (mm-dd-yyyy),
and time (24 hour format) the form was prepared and
completed.
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10 Current Organization Enter on the organizational chart the names assigned

to each position.

Modify the chart as necessary and add any lines,/

spaces needed for Command Staff Assistants,
Agency Representatives and the organization of each
of the General Staff Sections
11 Prepared by IC Enter the complete name and signature of the IC who
prepared the page of form. Also enter the date
(mm-dd-yyyy), and time (24 hour format) the form was
prepared and completed.
12 Resource Summary Enter the following information about the resources
allocated to the incident. If additional pages are
needed, use a blank or another 201 page 4 and adjust
the page number accordingly
Resource Enter the description of the resource. You may also
indicate if the resource is a single resource, strike
team or task force.
Resource Identifier Enter the resource identifier. This is a unique way to
identify or designate a resource.
Date and Time Fill this up only for requested resources.
Requested
Enter the date (mm-dd-yyyy) and time (24 hour
format) the resource has been formally requested and
coordinated through the Emergency Operations
Center (EOC)
ETA (Date and Time) Fill this up only for requested resources.

Enter the estimated date (mm-dd-yyyy) and time (24

hour format) of arrival of the resource requested from
the EOC.
Arrived / On-Scene? Check if the resource has already arrived/ checked-in
and is on-scene.
Remarks Enter other details such as present location and
functional status (specify) of each of the resources
assigned
13 Prepared by IC Enter the complete name and signature of the IC who
prepared the page of form. Also enter the date
(mm-dd-yyyy), and time (24 hour format) the form was
prepared and completed.