Sample Operational Period Briefing Agenda

Planning Section Chief reviews the agenda and facilitates the briefing. Incident Commander (or Planning Section Chief) presents incident objectives or confirms existing objectives if still valid. Current Operations Section Chief provides current assessment and accomplishments. On-Coming Operations Section Chief covers the work assignments and staffing of Divisions and Groups for the upcoming operational period. Technical Specialists present updates on conditions affecting the response (weather, fire behavior, environmental factors). Safety Officer reviews specific risks to operational resources and the identified safety/mitigation measures. Public Information Officer briefs on media inquiries and concerns from the general public. Specific Section Chief/Unit Leaders present information related to ensuring safe and efficient operations. Incident Commander reiterates his or her operational concerns and directs resources to deploy. Planning Section Chief announces the next planning meeting and Operational Period Briefing, and adjourns the meeting.