How to Fill Out ICS 225-CG

ICS 225-CG at a glance

What it is: The Incident Personnel Performance Rating, ICS 225-CG, gives supervisors the opportunity to evaluate subordinates on incident assignments.

Who signs: The rating is reviewed with the subordinate, who signs at the bottom. Signature and printed name of supervisor/person giving the performance rating.

A filled-in ICS 225-CG example: a supervisor rates one subordinate

ICS 225-CG example filled out, example: a supervisor rates one subordinate
Pat Sample, a supervisor, fills out the Incident Personnel Performance Rating. Pat rates Lee Doe on the Harbor Spill incident and ticks 3 - Met Standards for every factor. The picture shows the form filled in, and all its values are invented. Lee worked from 03/02/2026 to 03/06/2026, and both sign on 03/06/2026. The incident started on 02/27/2026 and is Type 3. Position Assigned and Supervisor Position stay empty because the fillable form has no field for them.

How to fill out ICS 225-CG, box by box

Preparation and Distribution

This rating is to be used only for determining an individual's performance on an incident/event.

The Incident Personnel Performance Rating is normally prepared by the supervisor for each subordinate, using the evaluation standard given in the form. It is delivered to the planning section before the rater leaves the incident.

A copy is given to the subordinate and supervisor. All completed original forms MUST be given to the Documentation Unit.

Name, incident name, home unit and location of incident

ICS 225-CG example filled out, name, incident name, home unit and location of incident

Enter the name of the person being evaluated.

Enter the name assigned to the incident.

Enter the address and phone number of the home unit of the person being evaluated.

Enter the address/location of the incident.

Position assigned, date of assignment, date incident started, type and kind of incident

ICS 225-CG example filled out, position assigned, date of assignment, date incident started, type and kind of incident

Enter the position assigned for the purpose of this evaluation.

Enter the date of assignment.

Enter the date the incident started.

Enter the Type (size) of the incident: Type 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Enter the kind of incident: Oil/Hazmat Spill, SAR, Fire, etc.

Evaluation

Enter X under the appropriate rating for each category listed using the definitions given.

The rating factors are A. Knowledge of the job/ Professional Competence & Using ICS, B. Planning/Preparedness & ability to obtain performance/results, C. Adaptability/Attitude, D. Communication Skills, E. Directing Others, F. Ability to work on/ Consideration for team, G. Judgment/Decisions under stress, H. Initiative and I. Adherence to safety.

Not Applicable: not observed.

1 - Unacceptable: Deficient. Does not meet minimum requirements of the individual element. Deficiencies/improvements needed MUST be identified in remarks.

2 - Needs to improve: Meets some or most of the requirements of the individual element. Identify improvement needed in remarks.

3 - Met Standards: Satisfactory. Employee meets all requirements of the individual element.

4 - Fully successful: Employee meets all requirements and exceeds one or several of the requirements of the individual element.

5 - Exceeded Expectations: Superior. Employee consistently exceeds the performance requirements.

Remarks

ICS 225-CG example filled out, remarks

Provide remarks/comments for ratings given. Comments required for unsatisfactory and needs to improve ratings.

Rated Person signature, Rated By, supervisor home unit and position, and Date

ICS 225-CG example filled out, rated Person signature, Rated By, supervisor home unit and position, and Date

Rated Person's signature. This rating has been discussed with me.

Enter date (month, day, year) rated person signed performance rating.

Signature and printed name of supervisor/person giving the performance rating.

Enter address/phone of supervisor.

Enter the position the supervisor held.

Enter date (month, day, year) supervisor signed the performance rating.

Sources

[1] Incident Personnel Performance Rating, ICS 225-CG (Rev 05/10) (the Official source link on this page).

Ics 225 Cg Form PDF Details

In the realm of incident management, effective performance evaluation is crucial for enhancing the capabilities and readiness of personnel. The ICS 225-CG form serves this exact purpose by offering a structured platform for supervisors to assess their subordinates' performance during specific incidents or events. This comprehensive tool focuses on a wide range of evaluation criteria, such as professional competence, adaptability, communication skills, leadership, teamwork, judgment under stress, initiative, and adherence to safety protocols. Preparing this form involves the supervisor meticulously rating each aspect of the subordinate's job performance, thereby identifying areas of excellence as well as those requiring improvement. Following the evaluation, it is discussed with the evaluated individual, who then signs off on the assessment, underscoring the form's role in promoting transparency and constructive feedback. Moreover, the form includes sections for the evaluator and the subordinate to provide their signatures, ensuring accountability and mutual understanding of the performance review. Distributed within the planning section before the evaluator departs from the incident site, the ICS 225-CG form is an essential document for continuous improvement and professional development within the incident command system.

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Form NameIcs 225 Cg Form
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
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