ICS Meetings & Briefings Guide for Oil Spill Response Operations

Effective meetings and briefings are the backbone of a well-coordinated incident response. This field-ready reference is designed to support responders in planning for, facilitating, and participating in the meetings and briefings that drive the Incident Command System (ICS) planning cycle. It provides practical guidance, agendas, participant roles, meeting displays, and facilitator and presenter tips for each major ICS meeting and briefing conducted during oil spill response operations. Inside you'll find: -Meeting objectives and expected outcomes -Participant roles and responsibilities -Recommended agendas and meeting displays -Facilitator, presenter, and participant guidance -Techniques for effective meetings and briefings -Best practices to support the ICS Planning "P" process Designed for Incident Commanders, Unified Command members, Command and General Staff, Spill Management Teams, Oil Spill Removal Organizations, Agency Representatives, and other personnel involved in oil spill response operations.