ICS 205A
Communications List
Purpose. The Communications List (ICS 205A) records methods of contact for incident personnel. While the Incident
Radio Communications Plan (ICS 205) is used to provide information on all radio frequencies down to the Division/Group
level, the ICS 205A indicates all methods of contact for personnel assigned to the incident (radio frequencies, phone
numbers, pager numbers, etc.), and functions as an incident directory.
Preparation. The ICS 205A can be filled out during check-in and is maintained and distributed by Communications Unit
personnel. This form should be updated each operational period.
Distribution. The ICS 205A is distributed within the ICS organization by the Communications Unit, and posted as
necessary. All completed original forms must be given to the Documentation Unit. If this form contains sensitive
information such as cell phone numbers, it should be clearly marked in the header that it contains sensitive information
and is not for public release.
Notes:
• The ICS 205A is an optional part of the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
• This optional form is used in conjunction with the ICS 205.
• If additional pages are needed, use a blank ICS 205A and repaginate as needed.
Block
Number
Block Title Instructions
1 Incident Name
Enter the name assigned to the incident.
2 Operational Period
• Date and Time From
• Date and Time To
Enter the start date (month/day/year) and time (using the 24-hour
clock) and end date and time for the operational period to which the
form applies.
3 Basic Local Communications
Information
Enter the communications methods assigned and used for personnel
by their assigned ICS position.
• Incident Assigned Position
Enter the ICS organizational assignment.
• Name
Enter the name of the assigned person.
• Method(s) of Contact
(phone, pager, cell, etc.)
For each assignment, enter the radio frequency and contact number(s)
to include area code, etc. If applicable, include the vehicle license or
ID number assigned to the vehicle for the incident (e.g., HAZMAT 1,
etc.).
4 Prepared by
• Name
• Position/Title
• Signature
• Date/Time
Enter the name, ICS position, and signature of the person preparing
the form. Enter date (month/day/year) and time prepared (24-hour
clock).
