ICS 207
Incident Organization Chart
Purpose. The Incident Organization Chart (ICS 207) provides a visual wall chart depicting the ICS organization position
assignments for the incident. The ICS 207 is used to indicate what ICS organizational elements are currently activated
and the names of personnel staffing each element. An actual organization will be event-specific. The size of the
organization is dependent on the specifics and magnitude of the incident and is scalable and flexible. Personnel
responsible for managing organizational positions are listed in each box as appropriate.
Preparation. The ICS 207 is prepared by the Resources Unit Leader and reviewed by the Incident Commander.
Complete only the blocks where positions have been activated, and add additional blocks as needed, especially for
Agency Representatives and all Operations Section organizational elements. For detailed information about positions,
consult the NIMS ICS Field Operations Guide. The ICS 207 is intended to be used as a wall-size chart and printed on a
plotter for better visibility. A chart is completed for each operational period, and updated when organizational changes
occur.
Distribution. The ICS 207 is intended to be wall mounted at Incident Command Posts and other incident locations as
needed, and is not intended to be part of the Incident Action Plan (IAP). All completed original forms must be given to the
Documentation Unit.
Notes:
• The ICS 207 is intended to be wall mounted (printed on a plotter). Document size can be modified based on individual
needs.
• Also available as 8½ x 14 (legal size) chart.
• ICS allows for organizational flexibility, so the Intelligence/Investigative Function can be embedded in several different
places within the organizational structure.
• Use additional pages if more than three branches are activated. Additional pages can be added based on individual
need (such as to distinguish more Division/Groups and Branches as they are activated).
Block
Number
Block Title Instructions
1 Incident Name
Print 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 Organization Chart
• Complete the incident organization chart.
• For all individuals, use at least the first initial and last
name.
• List agency where it is appropriate, such as for Unified
Commanders.
• If there is a shift change during the specified operational
period, list both names, separated by a slash.
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).
