T-Cards

[Tubacap]

There has been lots of talk about various tracking and status boards, but one of the most effective asset management tools I've seen has been T-cards.  One thing that always seems to get misplaced or not written down are those assets that are available, but not immediately used.

T-card systems help this quite a bit. 

Just a quick google brought up http://t-cardsystems.com/T-cards.html  Check out ICS 219-2 and ICS 219-6

[isuhawkeye]

T cards are an excellent standard to have for tracking resources.  Unfortunately they depend upon having the correct paper.  My teams have used a "Modified" t card system with colored post it notes. 

I will check out your link.  it looks like a great resource

[Tubacap]

Definitely is color dependant when playing with others.  I need to find someone locally who can cut card stock to the T because I don't want to pay $135 for the set. 

Post it notes are great, but loose their stickyness after awhile.

[heliodoc]

Take a look at Fireline handbook or other wildland fire publications

T cards have been in use for 20 yrs now and a great idea...........................

[Tubacap]

Anyone have a good commercial source for the ICS 219 series for cheaper than $130?

[heliodoc]

nwcg.gov

National Fire Equip System Catalog

NFES 1347 100/pkg   2.94
NFES 1348 100/pkg   3.20
NFES 1350  100/pkg  3.08

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[heliodoc]

Remember

The above post is in the best interest of interagency cooperation

We wildland firefighters are capable and indispensable SAR folks!!!