HICS 213 - General Message Form

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This initial HICS213 HTML can be used outside of Winlink Express. So a non Express user can create an the initial HICS213, SAVE the data, and then pass that SAVED data to the radio operator, The radio operator can LOAD that data file into their ICS213 to send on via Winlink. Any reply that comes to the radio operator, will have to be returned to the originator as a PDF, saved HTML, or just plain text. Outside of Express the HICS213 reply and view HTML features do not function.

PURPOSE: The HICS 213 - General Message Form is used to record incoming messages that cannot be orally transmitted to the intended recipients. The HICS 213 is also used to transmit messages (resource order, status information, other coordination issues, etc.). This form is used to send any message or notification to incident personnel that require hard-copy delivery.ORIGINATION: Initiated by any person on an incident.COPIES TO: Upon completion, the HICS 213 is delivered to the original sender.

This form is for HTML rendering between two Winlink Express stations. However the information is in plain text for those non-express users in the message body and easy to read.

NOTES: The HICS 213 is composed of three steps:

- The message (Section 8) is completed by sender
- The message is replied to in Section 10
- After noting action taken, message form is returned to original sender

TITLE:   INSTRUCTIONS

Incident Name: Enter the name assigned to the incident.

To: Enter the name and position for whom the message is intended. For all individuals, use at least the first initial and last name. For Unified Command, include agency names.

From: Enter the name and position of the individual sending the General Message. For all individuals, use at least the first initial and last name. For Unified Command, include agency names.

1. Incident Name: Enter the name assigned to the incident.

2. To: Enter the name and position for whom the message is intended. For all individuals, use at least the first initial and last name. For Unified Command, include agency names.

3. From:
Enter the name and position of the individual sending the General Message. For all individuals, use at least the first initial and last name. For Unified Command, include agency names.

4. Subject: Enter the subject of the message.

5. Date: Enter the date of the message. (Form dates are done for you; M/D/Y)

6. Time: Enter the local time of the message. (Click to add local time where indicated)

7. Priority: Enter the priority of the message or request.

8. Message: Indicate if a Response is required
Enter the contents of the message

9. Approved by: Enter the name and signature of the person approving the message, if necessary. (since this is a radio delivery form, typed names will suffice as signatures).

10. Reply: Enter the Reply to message

11. Replied by: Enter the name, signature of the person replying to the message (since this is a radio delivery form, typed names will suffice as signatures),

12. Position: Enter Hospital Incident Management Team (HIMT) position.

Date (m/d/y), time prepared (24-hour clock), and facility.