Ensure Incident Command Is Established

To ensure incident command is established, appoint an incident commander (IC) and a safety officer.

• The IC will appoint general and command staff positions.
• An Incident Action Plan (IAP) strategy for managing the incident is developed.
• For the ICS tasks, use these forms:
  • ICS Form 201 – Incident Briefing
  • ICS Form 202 – Incident Objectives
  • ICS Form 203 – Organization Assignment List
  • ICS Form 204 – Assignment List
  • ICS Form 205 – Incident Radio Communications Plan
  • ICS Form 206 – Medical Plan
  • ICS Form 208HM - Site Safety and Control Plan
  • ICS Form 211 - Incident Check-in List
  • ICS Form 215A - Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis

Organizational boards such as this one help everyone know who is responsible for different water rescue actions.