The Incident Command System uses a simple and effective resource check-in process to establish resource accountability at an incident.

The Planning Section Resource Unit establishes and conducts the check-in function at designated incident locations. If the Resources Unit has not been activated, the responsibility for ensuring check-in will be with the Incident Commander or Planning Section Chief. Formal resource check-in may be done on an ICS Form 211, Check-in List.

Click here to view an example ICS Form 211.