A structured briefing format for emergency responders.

I - Information (what, where, when, how, how many? Timeline of events (if applicable), key facts reported using METHANE).

I - Intent (why are we here, what are we trying to achieve? Strategic aim and objectives).

M - Method (how are we going to do it?
Command, control and coordination arrangements, tactical and operational policy anc plans, contingency plans).

A - Administration (what is required for effective, efficient and safe implementation? Identification of commanders, tasking, timing, decision logs, equipment, dress code, PPE, welfare, food, logistics.

R - Risk Assessment (risks and how to mitigate them, reflecting the JESIP principle of joint understanding of risk.

C - Communications (how are we going to initiate and maintain communications with all partners and interested parties? Understanding of interagency communications, information assessment, media handling and joint media strategy.

H - Human rights/ Humanitarian issues (What May arise from this event and our response to it?)