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ICS FORMS for Oil Spill Response

The Task Force mandate was to utilize standard ICS forms when ever possible, only making modifications where the nature of oil spill response required specific changes. To this end, of the 27 standard ICS forms listed in the FireScope Field Operations Guide (FOG), one was significantly customized for oil spill response (ICS -OS-209), and five others (201, 202, 203, 204 and 220) were slightly modified and if required the original ICS forms could be used in place of these. There were seven new forms created including: Meeting Schedule (ICS-OS-230), Meeting Description (ICS-OS-231), Resources at Risk Summary (ICS-OS-232), IAP Cover Sheet for IC/UC, Executive Summary, Incident Information Sheet, and the General Plan.

Form changes are summarized below:

• The only significant changes to the 201 form appear in the addition of the Unified Command and Staff Officers on page 3 and on the column headings on the Resource Summary on page 4.

• The changes to the 202 form include: 1) the breakout of Overall Incident Objectives and Objectives for the specified Operational Period, 2) referencing the Tides and Weather to attached sheets, 3) the addition of time of Sunrise and Sunset fields and 4) the addition of the Resources at Risk Summary to the list of attachments.

• Changes to the 203 form are: the use of Tactical instead of Attack and Transportation instead of Ground Support, adding a Fixed-wing Coordinator, and changes to reflect the Unified Command.

• On the 204 form the reference to the Air Attack supervisor is deleted, a column is added for Phone numbers, field 7 is labeled "Assignments", and the "Safety Message" is added to field 8.

• The ICS-OS-209 form is completely redesigned to reflect the type of summary information needed in a spill response. (It should be understood that much of the information required to fill out a 209 form will not be available at the beginning of a response and may not be available until much later.)

• The oil version of the Air Operations Summary, form 220, replaces the word "Attack" with "Tactical" and adds an Air Support Supervisor to the original form.

NOTE: There are a number of the standard ICS forms that were not changed because they can be used in their standard format for oil spill response.

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INCIDENT BRIEFING (ICS FORM 201)

Purpose. The Incident Briefing form provides the Incident Commander (and the Command and General Staffs assuming command of the incident) with basic information regarding the incident situation and the resources allocated to the incident. It also serves as a permanent record of the initial response to the incident.

Preparation. The briefing form is prepared by the initial Incident Commander for presentation to the relieving Incident Commander along with a more detailed oral briefing.

Distribution. After the initial briefing of the Incident Commander and General Staff members, the Incident Briefing is duplicated and distributed to the Command Staff, Section Chiefs, Branch Directors, Division/Group Supervisors, and appropriate Planning and Logistics Section Unit Leaders. The sketch map and summary of current action portions of the briefing form are given to the Situation Unit while the Current Organization and Resources Summary portion are given to the Resources Unit.

Item # Item Title Instructions

1. Incident Name Print the name assigned to the incident.

2. Date Prepared Enter date prepared (month, day, year).

3. Time Prepared Enter time prepared (24-hour clock).

4. Map Sketch Show the total Area of Operations, the incident site, overflight results, trajectories, impacted shorelines, or other graphics depicting situation and response status on a sketch or attached map.

5. Prepared By Enter the name and position of the person completing the form.

6. Summary of Current Actions

Enter the strategy and tactics used on the incident and note any specific problem areas.

7. Current Organization Enter on the organization chart the names of the individuals assigned to each position. Modify the chart as necessary.

8. Resources Summary Enter the following information about the resources allocated to the incident.

Resource(s) / Identifier Enter the agency, type and kind of resource with its Identifier (e.g., radio call-sign, vessel name, license plate, etc.).

Quantity Enter the number or size of the ordered resource(s).

ETA/On Scene Enter the estimated arrival time and/or put a checkmark in the “on scene” column upon arrival.

Location/Assignment/Status

Enter the location of the resource, the actual assignment and the status of the resource if other than working.

*NOTE Additional pages may be added to ICS-201 if needed.

INCIDENT ACTION PLAN (IAP)

Purpose. An Incident Action Plan documents the actions developed by the Incident Commander and Command and General Staffs during the Planning Meeting. When all attachments are included, the plan specifies the control objectives, tactics to meet the objectives, resources, organization, communications plan, medical plan, and other appropriate information for use in tactical operations.

INCIDENT ACTION PLAN

1. Incident Action Plan Cover Sheet

2. Response Objectives, ICS Form 202

3. Organization Assignment List, ICS Form 203

4. Division Assignment List, ICS Form 204

5. Radio Communications Plan, ICS Form 205

6. Medical Plan, ICS Form 206

7. Incident Map(s) (present situation and future trajectories and plans)

8. Traffic Plan

9. Resources at Risk Summary, ICS-OS-232

10. Other forms/sheets as needed for tactical response.

Preparation. An Incident Action Plan is completed following each formal planning meeting conducted by the Incident Commander and the Command and General Staff. The plan must be approved by the Incident Command prior to distribution.

Distribution. Sufficient copies of the Incident Action Plan will be reproduced and given to all supervisory personnel at the Section, Branch, Division/Group and Unit leader levels.

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THE INCIDENT ACTION PLAN COVER

Purpose. The Incident Action Plan Cover, is the first page of an Incident Action Plan and is the approval and comments sheet for the Unified Command. The Incident Action Plan Cover is followed by the Response Objectives form, ICS Form 202.

Preparation. An Incident Action Plan Cover is completed by the Planning Section just prior to submittal of the IAP for the approval of the Unified Command.

Distribution. The Incident Action Plan Cover will be reproduced with the IAP and given to all supervisory personnel at the Section, Branch, Division/Group and Unit leader levels.


Incident Name Print the name assigned to the incident.

Incident Number(s) Federal, State and RP tracking numbers as appropriate.

Date Plan Prepared Enter date prepared (month, day, year).

Operational Period Enter the time interval for which the plan applies. Record the start date and end date and the start time and end time.

Approved By Enter the names of the OSC, State IC and RP approving the plan.The area below the approval signatures can be left blank or used for Unified Command comments.

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RESPONSE OBJECTIVES FORM (ICS FORM 202)

Purpose. The Response Objectives Form describes the basic incident strategy, control objectives, and provides weather, tide, and current information and safety considerations for use during the next operational period. The Attachments list at the bottom of the form also serves as a table of contents for the Incident Action Plan.

Preparation. The Response Objectives Form is completed by the Planning Section following each formal Planning Meeting conducted in preparation for the Incident Action Plan.

Distribution. The Response Objectives Form will be reproduced with the IAP and given to all supervisory personnel at the Section, Branch, Division/Group and Unit leader levels.


NOTE: ICS 202, Response Objectives, serves as part of the IAP which is not considered complete until attachments are included.




4. Operational Period Enter the date and time interval for which the form applies.

5. Overall Incident Objective(s)

Enter short, clear and concise statements of the objectives for managing the response. The overall incident objectives usually apply for the duration of the incident.

6. Objectives for specified Operational Period

Enter short, clear and concise statements of the objectives for the incident response for this operational period. Include alternatives.

7. Safety Message for the specified Operational Period

Enter information such as known safety hazards and specific precautions to be observed during this operational period. If available, a safety message should be referenced and attached.

8. Weather Attach a sheet with the observed and predicted weather.

9. Tides Attach a sheet with the tidal prediction information for the specified operational period.

10. Sunrise/Sunset Enter predicted times for sunrise and/or sunset during the specified operational period.

11. Attachments Check the box for any form to be attached to the IAP.

12. Prepared By Enter the name of the Planning Section Chief completing the form.

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ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENT LIST (ICS FORM 203)

Purpose. The Organization Assignment List provides ICS personnel with information on the units that are currently activated and the names of personnel staffing each position/unit. It is used to complete the Incident Organization Chart (ICS Form 207) which is posted on the Incident Command Post display.

Preparation. The list is prepared and maintained by the Resources Unit under the direction of the Planning Section chief.

Distribution. The Organization Assignment List is duplicated and included in the Incident Action Plan.


An Organization Assignment List may be completed any time the number of personnel assigned to the incident increase or decrease or a change in assignments occurs.




4. Operational Period Enter the time interval for which the assignment list applies. Record the start time and end time and include date(s).

5. thru 10. Enter the names of personnel staffing each of the listed positions. Use at least first initial and last name. For Units indicate Unit Leader and for Divisions/Groups indicate Division/Group Supervisor. Use an additional page if more than three branches are activated. If there is a shift change during the specified operational period, list both names separated by a slash (/).

11. Prepared By Enter the name of the Resources Unit member preparing the form. Attach form to the Incident Action Plan.

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ASSIGNMENT LIST (ICS FORM 204)

Purpose. The Assignment List(s) is used to inform Operations Section personnel of incident assignments. Once the assignments are agreed to by the Incident Command and General Staff, the assignment information is given to the appropriate Units/Divisions/Groups.

Preparation. The Assignment List is normally prepared by the Resource Unit using guidance from the Response Objectives (ICS Form 202), the Operational Planning Worksheet (ICS Form 215) and Operations Section Chief. The Assignments List must be approved by the Planning Section Chief. When approved, it is included in the Incident Action Plan.

Distribution. The Assignment List is duplicated and included in the Incident Action Plan. In some cases, assignments may be communicated via radio.


A separate sheet is used for each Division or Group.

1. Branch Enter the Branch name.

2. Division/Group Enter the Division/Group name.


4. Operational Period Enter the time interval for which the form applies. Record the start time and end time and include date(s).

5. Operations Personnel Enter the name of the Operations Chief, applicable Branch Director and Division Supervisor.

6. Resources Assigned This Period

For each Strike Team, Task Force or single resource assigned to the Division, list the resource identifier, leader name, phone number and total number of personnel . Check (√) if transportation is needed, and give drop off and pick up points and times as needed.

7. Assignments Provide a statement of the tactical objectives to be achieved within the operational period. Include any special instructions for individual resources working within the Division.

8. Special Instructions Enter statement calling attention to any safety problems or specific precautions to be exercised or other important information.

9. Division Communication Summary

The Communication Unit provides this information on the form for Command, Divisions, Tactical, Support, and Ground-to-Air frequencies.

10. Prepared By Enter the name of the Resources Unit Member completing the form.

11. Approved By Enter the name of the person approving the form (usually the Planning Section Chief).

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RADIO COMMUNICATIONS PLAN (ICS FORM 205)

Purpose. The Incident Radio Communications Plan provides, in one location, information on all radio frequency assignments for each operational period. The plan is a summary of information obtained from the Radio Requirement Worksheet (ICS Form 216) and the Radio Frequency Assignment Worksheet (ICS Form 217). Information from the Radio Communications Plan on frequency assignments is normally placed on the appropriate Assignment List (ICS Form 204).

Preparation. The Incident Radio Communications Plan is prepared by the Communications Unit Leader and given to the Planning Section Chief. Detailed instructions on preparing this form may be found in ICS 223-5, the Communications Unit Position Manual.

Distribution. The Radio Communications Plan is duplicated and given to all recipients of the Incident Action Plan including the Incident Communications Center. Information from the plan is normally placed on the appropriate Assignment List(s) (ICS Form 204).



2. Date/Time Prepared Enter date (month, day, year) and time prepared (24-hour clock).

3. Operational PeriodDate/Time

Enter the date and time interval for which the Radio Communications Plan applies. Record the start time and end time and include date(s).

4. Basic Radio Channel Utilization System

Enter the radio system(s) assigned and used on the incident (e.g., CLEMARS, Region 9 Emergency System).

Channel Number Enter the radio channel numbers assigned.

Function Enter the function each channel number is assigned (i.e., command, support, division tactical, and ground-to-air).

Frequency Enter the radio frequency tone number assigned to each specified function (e.g., 153.400).

Assignment Enter the ICS organization assigned to each of the designated frequencies (e.g., Branch I, Division A).

Remarks This section should include narrative information regarding special situations.

5. Prepared By Enter the name of the Communications Unit Leader preparing the form.

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MEDICAL PLAN (ICS FORM 206)

Purpose. The Medical Plan provides information on incident medical aid stations, transportation services, hospitals and medical emergency procedures.

Preparation. The Medical Plan is prepared by the Medical Unit Leader and reviewed by the Safety Officer.

Distribution. The Medical Plan may be an attachment to the Response Objectives Form (ICS 202), or information from the plan pertaining to incident medical aid stations and medical emergency procedures may be taken from the plan and placed on the Assignment List(s) (ICS Form 204)





4. Operational PeriodDate/Time

Record the date and time of the Operational Period for which this plan is in effect.

5. Incident Medical Aid Stations

Enter name and location of incident medical aid stations (e.g., Cajon Staging Area, Cajon Camp Ground) and indicated with a √ if paramedics are located at the site.

6. Transportation

A. Ambulance Services List name and address of ambulance services (e.g., Shaeffer, 4358 Brown Parkway, Corona). Provide phone number and indicate if ambulance company has paramedics.

B. Incident Ambulances Name of organization providing ambulances and the incident location. Also indicate if paramedics are aboard.

7. Hospitals List hospitals which could serve this incident. Hospital name, address, the travel time by air and ground from the incident to the hospital, phone number, and indicate with a √ if the hospital has a burn center and/or a helipad.

8. Medical Emergency Procedures

Note any special emergency instructions for use by incident personnel.

9. Prepared By Enter the name of the Medical Unit Leader preparing the form.

10. Reviewed By Obtain the name of the Safety Officer who must review the plan.

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DAILY MEETING SCHEDULE (ICS FORM OS-230)

Purpose. The Daily Meeting Schedule is used to record daily scheduled meeting activities, for information purposes.

Preparation. The Daily Meeting Schedule is prepared by the Situation Unit Leader and coordinated through the Incident Command for each Operational Period or as needed.

Distribution. After coordination with the Incident Command, the Situation Unit Leader will duplicate the schedule and post a copy at the command post and distribute to the Command Staff, Section Chiefs, Branch Directors, Division/Group Supervisors, and appropriate Unit Leaders.





4. Operational Period Enter the Operational Period date and time.

For each scheduled meeting, enter the time, meeting name, purpose and location. Use more than one line per meeting if necessary.

5. Prepared By Enter the name of the Situation Unit Leader preparing the schedule.

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MEETING DESCRIPTION (ICS FORM OS-231)

Purpose. The Meeting Description form is used to provide more detailed information concerning the attendees and agenda for a particular meeting.

Preparation. The Meeting Description is prepared by the person facilitating the meeting and coordinated through the Incident Command for each Operational Period or as needed.

Distribution. After coordination with the Incident Command, the Situation Unit Leader will add the meeting to the Daily Meeting Schedule and post a copy of the Meeting Description at the command post and distribute it to appropriate staff upon request.



2. Meeting Name Enter the meeting name from the Daily Meeting Schedule (ICS Form 230).

3. Meeting Date Enter date that the meeting takes place (month, day, year).

4. Meeting Time Enter the time that the meeting takes place (24-hour clock).

5. Meeting Place Enter the location of the meeting.

6. Facilitator Enter the name of the person facilitating the meeting.

7. Who Should Attend Enter the names of those who should attend the meeting.

8. Agenda Outline List the issues/concerns that are to be addressed at the meeting.

9. Prepared By Enter name and title of the person preparing the form.

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INCIDENT STATUS SUMMARY (ICS FORM OS-209)

Purpose. The Incident Status Summary serves the following purposes:1. It is used by Situation Unit personnel for posting information on Status Boards.2. When duplicated and provided to Command Staff members, it provides them with

basic information for use in planning for the next operational period.3. It provides information to the Information Officer for preparation of media releases.4. It summarizes incident information for local and off-site coordination centers.

Preparation. The Incident Status Summary is prepared by the Situation Unit. Resources information should be obtained from the Resources Unit. It is scheduled for presentation to the Planning Section Chief and other General Staff members prior to each Planning Meeting and may be required at more frequent intervals by the Incident Command or Planning Section Chief.

Distribution. When completed, the form is duplicated and copies are distributed to the Incident Command and staff, and all Section Chiefs, Planing Section Unit Leaders, and the Joint Information Center. It is also posted on a status board located at the ICP.





4. Operational Period Enter the start time and end time and include date(s).

5 Spill Status Enter the estimated amounts in barrels for each category.

6. Waste Management Enter the estimated amounts in barrels or tons for each category

7. Shoreline Impacts Enter the total miles in each category for each degree of oiling.

8. Wildlife Impacts Indicate the number of oiled wildlife.

9. Safety Status Indicate the number of serious injuries.

10. Onshore Equipment Resources

Indicate which types are deployed, are expected on scene, and their availability.

11. Offshore Equipment Resources

Indicate which types are deployed, are expected on scene, and their availability.

12. Personnel Resources Indicate the numbers of personnel assigned by agency.

13. Comments Use this area for other information.


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RESOURCES AT RISK SUMMARY (ICS FORM OS-232)

Purpose. The Resources At Risk Summary is used to record and identify details of the Situation Unit including Technical Specialist activity. It also serves as the Environmental Operations Plan.

Preparation. The Situation Unit Leader in coordination with the Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) Specialist, with input from the Resources at Risk (RAR) Technical Specialists, and other resource trustees, will complete this form for each Operational Period.

Distribution. Each Operational Period a copy must be forwarded to the Planning Section Chief for the Incident Command to serve as an Environmental Operations Plan (part of the Incident Action Plan.) A copy must also be maintained by the SSC Specialist.





4. Environmentally Sensitive Sites and Wildlife Issues

Enter number assigned to site, priority as it relates to degree of sensitivity, site name, location and description.

Narrative Write a narrative clarifying the sites and wildlife issues described in the first part of section 4.

5. Archaeo-cultural and Socio-economic Sites

Enter number assigned to site, priority as it relates to degree of sensitivity, site name, location and description.

Narrative Write a narrative clarifying the sites and wildlife issues described in the first part of section 5.


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4. Unit Name/Designators Enter the title of the organizational unit or resource designator (e.g., Facilities Unit, Safety Officer, Strike Team).

5. Unit Leader Enter the name of the individual in charge of the Unit.

6. Operational Period Enter the time span covered by the log (e.g., 1800 Oct 12 to 0600 Oct 13).

7. Personnel Roster Assigned List the name, position, and home base of each member assigned to the unit during the operational period.

8. Activity Log Enter the time and briefly describe each significant occurrence or event (e.g., task assignments, task completions, injuries, difficulties encountered, etc.)

9. Prepared By Enter name and title of the person approving the log. Provide log to immediate supervisor, at the end of each operational period.



AIR OPERATIONS SUMMARY (ICS FORM 220)

Purpose. The Air Operations Summary provides air operations units with the number, type, location and specific assignments of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Initiation of Form. The summary is completed by the Operations Section chief or the Air Operations Director during each Planning Meeting. Specific designators of the air resources assigned to the incident are provided by the Air and Fixed-Wing Support Groups.

Distribution. After the summary is completed by Air Operations personnel (except item 11), the form is given to the Air Support Group Leader and Fixed Wing Support personnel. These personnel complete the form by indicating the designators of the helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft assigned missions during the specified operational period. This information is provided to Air Operations personnel who, in turn, give the information to the Resources Unit.



2. Operational Period Enter the start time and end time and include date(s).

3. Distribution Check the block and enter the time and date when ICS Form 220 and attachments were sent to all fixed-wing bases and helibases supporting the incident.

4. Personnel and Communications

List the names of those assigned to each position, what air-air radio frequency and air-ground frequency they are using.

5 Remarks Enter the special instructions or information, including safety notes, hazards, and priorities to Air Operations personnel.

6. Location/Function Enter the location and function of the aircraft.

7. Assignment Enter the scope of work the aircraft is assigned to complete.

8. Fixed Wing Indicate the number and type of fixed-wing aircraft available.

9. Helicopters Indicate the number and type of helicopters available.

10. Time Indicate when air craft will be available for use and when operations commence.

11. Aircraft Assigned Enter the designators of the aircraft assigned. Gather information from Resources Unit, helibases and fixed-wing bases.

12. Operating Base Enter the base (helibase, helispot, fixed-wing base) from which each air resource is expected to initiate operations.

13. Air Operations Support Equipment

List other equipment available that is used to support air operations.




EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Purpose. The Executive Summary Form is used to communicate significant response issues in a brief format to Senior Managers, Administrators, Senior Agency Staff, and Civic Leaders requiring daily updates from field venues.

Preparation. The Executive Summary Form is prepared by the Planning Section Chief using guidance from Incident Briefing Form (ICS 201), the Incident Status Summary (ICS-OS-209), and the Resources At Risk Summary (ICS-OS-232). Final authorization is provided by the Incident Command prior to dissemination outside the ICS organization.

Distribution. After authorization with the Incident Command. The Planning Section Chief will duplicate the Execute Summary and post a copy at the Situation Display in the Command Post. Single copies may then be distributed to the Command Staff, Section Chiefs, and Joint Information Bureau.





4. Operational Period Enter the Operational Period date and time.

5. Planning Summarize critical actions of the next operational period.

6. Operations Summarize the tactical accomplishments for the previous operational period.

7. Environmental Summarize any significant impacts identified or mitigated for the previous operational period.

8. Other Indicate any anomalies to previous executive summaries, special meetings, community impacts, or items of special interest.

9. Prepared By Enter name of the Planning Section Chief preparing the summary.



INCIDENT INFORMATION

Purpose. The Incident Information form provides the Incident Commander (and the Command and General Staff assuming command of the incident) with basic information regarding the incident situation and conditions.

Preparation. The initial Incident Information form is prepared by the responder receiving the first call reporting the incident. Subsequent updates to the form would be made by the Situation Unit.

Distribution. The initial form will be given to the Incident Commander. When updated, the Planning Section Chief will duplicate the Incident Information form and post a copy at the Situation Display in the Command Post. Single copies may then be distributed to the Command Staff, Section Chiefs, and Joint Information Bureau.


All items Enter information appropriate for all relevant items.



ACP SITE INDEX / RESPONSE ACTIONS

Purpose. The ACP Site Index / Response Action form acts as an index providing additional information for sites from the Area Contingency Plan (ACP) which have been referenced on the situation map and identified as requiring response activity.

Preparation. The Situation Unit Leader in coordination with the Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) Specialist, with input from the Resources at Risk (RAR) Technical Specialists, and other resource trustees, will complete this form.

Distribution. On an as needed basis, the form will be updated and posted next to the situation map on a status board at the ICP.


Priority Enter the priority as it relates to the degree of sensitivity.

Site ID Enter the identification number assigned to the site.

Site Description Enter description of the site.

Assignment Enter information regarding to whom this site has been assigned.

Action Provide a statement of the tactical objectives to be achieved.

Status Enter the status of the action.



GENERAL PLAN

Purpose. The General Plan is used to generate a proposed timeline for the overall response.

Preparation. The General Plan is prepared by the Planning Section Chief.

Distribution. The General Plan should be approved by the IC/UC and then distributed to all appropriate Divisions/Groups/Sections/Units personnel.


Incident Name Print the name assigned to the incident.

Prepared By Enter the name and title of the person preparing the form.

Date Prepared Enter date prepared (month, day, year).

Time Prepared Enter time prepared (24-hour clock).

Operational Period Enter the Operational Period date and time.

In the header row, the box at the top of each column should indicate that portion of the timeline the column represents (e.g., 1800 or Oct 12 or Week 1).

1-23. Place an "X" in or completely fill the appropriate box(es) indicating when the item will be active.

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