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During an incident, use the check in and check out features to ensure command staff and participants know whether individuals in the labor pool have arrived at the incident, are available, and are ready for an assignment.

To check a group member in

  1. On the Incident Dashboard, click the ICS Chart tab. The ICS Chart page opens. 

  2. On the left, click Labor Pool or one of its subgroups.

  3. On the right, click the Group members drawer.

  4. Near the top of the drawer, click Not Checked In.

  5. For each group member you want to check in, select the check box next to their name.

  6. Click Check In / Change Status.

  7. In the Change Status window, select Check In.

  8. If appropriate, enter a comment.

  9. Click Save.

To check a group member out

  1. On the Incident Dashboard, click the ICS Chart tab. The ICS Chart page opens. 

  2. On the left, click Labor Pool or one of its subgroups.

  3. On the right, click the Group members drawer.

  4. Near the top of the drawer, click Checked In.

  5. For each group member you want to check out, select the check box next to their name.

  6. Click Check In / Change Status.

  7. In the Change Status window, select Check Out.

  8. If appropriate, enter a comment.

  9. Click Save.