ICS 210
Resource Status Change
Purpose. The Resource Status Change (ICS 210) is used by the Incident Communications Center Manager to record
status change information received on resources assigned to the incident. This information could be transmitted with a
General Message (ICS 213). The form could also be used by Operations as a worksheet to track entry, etc.
Preparation. The ICS 210 is completed by radio/telephone operators who receive status change information from
individual resources, Task Forces, Strike Teams, and Division/Group Supervisors. Status information could also be
reported by Staging Area and Helibase Managers and fixed-wing facilities.
Distribution. The ICS 210 is maintained by the Communications Unit and copied to Resources Unit and filed by
Documentation Unit.
Notes:
• The ICS 210 is essentially a message form that can be used to update Resource Status Cards or T-Cards (ICS 219)
for incident-level resource management.
• If additional pages are needed, use a blank ICS 210 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 Resource Number
Enter the resource identification (ID) number (this may be a letter and
number combination) assigned by either the sending unit or the incident.
4 New Status (Available,
Assigned, Out of Service)
Indicate the current status of the resource:
• Available – Indicates resource is available for incident use immediately.
• Assigned – Indicates resource is checked in and assigned a work task
on the incident.
• Out of Service – Indicates resource is assigned to the incident but
unable to respond for mechanical, rest, or personnel reasons. If space
permits, indicate the estimated time of return (ETR). It may be useful to
indicate the reason a resource is out of service (e.g., “O/S – Mech” (for
mechanical issues), “O/S – Rest” (for off shift), or “O/S – Pers” (for
personnel issues).
5 From (Assignment and
Status)
Indicate the current location of the resource (where it came from) and the
status. When more than one Division, Staging Area, or Camp is used,
identify the specific location (e.g., Division A, Staging Area, Incident
Command Post, Western Camp).
6 To (Assignment and Status)
Indicate the assigned incident location of the resource and status. When
more than one Division, Staging Area, or Camp is used, identify the
specific location.
7 Time and Date of Change
Enter the time and location of the status change (24-hour clock). Enter the
date as well if relevant (e.g., out of service).
8 Comments
Enter any special information provided by the resource or dispatch center.
This may include details about why a resource is out of service, or
individual identifying designators (IDs) of Strike Teams and Task Forces.
9 Prepared by
• Name
• Position/Title
• Signature
• Date/Time
Enter the name, ICS position/title, and signature of the person preparing
the form. Enter date (month/day/year) and time prepared (24-hour clock).
