INCIDENT ACTION PLAN (IAP) QUICK START
COMBINES NHICS FORMS 201+202+203+204+215A
PURPOSE: COMBINES NHICS FORMS 201+202+203+204+215A
ORIGINATION: INCIDENT COMMANDER OR PLANNING SECTION CHIEF
NHICS 200
PA
GE __ of __
REV. 2017
INSTRUCTIONS
Provides a faster approach to developing the IAP by combining NHICS Forms 201, 202, 203,
204 and 215A. You may use the IAP Quick Start during the early stage of an incident or if it is
expected to be a short duration incident or it meets the needs of the incident at any time. If
the full complement of NHICS Forms are needed, transition to their individual use.
Incident Commander or Planning Section Chief
If additional pages are needed for any form page, use a blank NHICS IAP Quick Start and
repaginate as needed. Additions may be made to the form to meet the organization’s needs.
* Three versions of the IMT Chart are available in NHICS 2016. Formats are Adobe Acrobat
fillable PDF, Visio and Microsoft Word.
Enter the name assigned to the incident.
Enter the start date (m/d/y) and time (24-hour clock) and end date
and time for the operational period to which the form applies.
Enter brief situation summary.
Implications for period
Enter forecast information.
Enter the names of the individuals assigned to each position on the
Incident Management Team chart. Modify the chart as necessary.
Enter each objective separately. Adjust objectives for each operational
period as needed.
For each objective, document the strategy/tactic to accomplish that
objective.
For each strategy/tactic, document the resources required to
accomplish that objective.
For each strategy/tactic, document the Section or Branch assigned to
that objective.
Briefing
Summary of health and safety issues and instructions.
Attach additional NHICS forms and supporting documents as needed.
Enter the name and signature of the person preparing the form. Enter
date (m/d/y), time prepared (24-hour clock), and facility.