ICS 218
Support Vehicle/Equipment Inventory
Purpose. The Support Vehicle/Equipment Inventory (ICS 218) provides an inventory of all transportation and support
vehicles and equipment assigned to the incident. The information is used by the Ground Support Unit to maintain a
record of the types and locations of vehicles and equipment on the incident. The Resources Unit uses the information to
initiate and maintain status/resource information.
Preparation. The ICS 218 is prepared by Ground Support Unit personnel at intervals specified by the Ground Support
Unit Leader.
Distribution. Initial inventory information recorded on the form should be given to the Resources Unit. Subsequent
changes to the status or location of transportation and support vehicles and equipment should be provided to the
Resources Unit immediately.
Notes:
• If additional pages are needed, use a blank ICS 218 and repaginate as needed.
• Also available as 8½ x 14 (legal size) and 11 x 17 chart.
Block
Number
Block Title Instructions
1 Incident Name
Enter the name assigned to the incident.
2 Incident Number
Enter the number assigned to the incident.
3 Date/Time Prepared
Enter the date (month/day/year) and time (using the 24-hour clock) the form
is prepared.
4 Vehicle/Equipment
Category
Enter the specific vehicle or equipment category (e.g., buses, generators,
dozers, pickups/sedans, rental cars, etc.). Use a separate sheet for each
vehicle or equipment category.
5 Vehicle/Equipment
Information
Record the following information:
Order Request Number Enter the order request number for the resource as used by the jurisdiction or
discipline, or the relevant EMAC order request number.
Incident Identification
Number
Enter any special incident identification numbers or agency radio identifier
assigned to the piece of equipment used only during the incident, if this
system if used (e.g., “Decontamination Unit 2,” or “Water Tender 14”).
Vehicle or Equipment
Classification
Enter the specific vehicle or equipment classification (e.g., bus, backhoe,
Type 2 engine, etc.) as relevant.
Vehicle or Equipment
Make
Enter the vehicle or equipment manufacturer name (e.g., “GMC,”
“International”).
Category/Kind/Type,
Capacity, or Size
Enter the vehicle or equipment category/kind/type, capacity, or size (e.g., 30-
person bus, 3/4-ton truck, 50 kW generator).
Vehicle or Equipment
Features
Indicate any vehicle or equipment features such as 2WD, 4WD, towing
capability, number of axles, heavy-duty tires, high clearance, automatic
vehicle locator (AVL), etc.
Agency or Owner Enter the name of the agency or owner of the vehicle or equipment.
Operator Name or Contact Enter the operator name and/or contact information (cell phone, radio
frequency, etc.).
Vehicle License or
Identification Number
Enter the license plate number or another identification number (such as a
serial or rig number) of the vehicle or equipment.
Incident Assignment Enter where the vehicle or equipment will be located at the incident and its
function (use abbreviations per discipline or jurisdiction).
