Emergency Operations Center Handbook Templates
The North Central Texas Emergency Management Working Group has developed Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Handbook Templates based on the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) guidance, subject matter expertise, and industry best practices related to the operation of an EOC.
Three sets of EOC Handbook Templates were developed to accommodate the most common organizational structures in the NCTCOG jurisdictions: ICS/ICS-like, Incident Support Model, and Departmental. All three sets of handbook templates contain shared elements to further establish a similar approach for EOC handbooks despite differences in organizational and operational approaches. Development Guides and Customized ICS Forms were also developed for each of the handbooks sets.
| Incident Command System (ICS) / ICS-like EOC Handbooks | Incident Support Model (ISM) EOC Handbooks | Departmental EOC Handbook |
|---|---|---|
| ISM Handbook Development Guide (pdf) ISM Command Handbook Template (word) ISM Situational Awareness Handbook Template (word) ISM Planning Handbook Template (word) ISM Resources Support Handbook Template (word) ISM Center Support Handbook Template (word) |
Departmental Handbook Development Guide (pdf) Departmental Developmental Handbook Template (word) |
| Incident Command System (ICS) / ICS-like Modified ICS Forms | |
|---|---|
| 201 Incident Briefing | 208 Safety Message-Plan |
| 202 Incident Objectives | 209 Incident Safety Message-Plan |
| 203 Organization Assignment List | 217a Comm Resource Availability Worksheet |
| 204 Assignment List | 230 Daily Meeting Schedule |
| 207 EOC Organization Chart | 233 Incident Open Action Tracker |
Additional Resources:
FEMA Website - ICS Forms
EOC Handbook Rollout Notes