Insatsplan

Insatsplan is a Swedish term referring to an on-scene or incident plan used to coordinate and direct operational actions during emergencies and major events. It defines the objectives, the command and control structure, resource allocation, and decision-making processes that guide responders as the situation develops.

Typically, an insatsplan is prepared by the lead authority for an incident—often the fire service, police, or a municipal or regional emergency management organization—and drawn up in accordance with guidelines from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) or other national crisis-management frameworks. The plan is used for both planned operations, such as large public events, and unplanned incidents, including fires, floods, or security threats.

A standard insatsplan includes several core elements: incident objectives, the organizational structure and responsibility assignments, a logistics and resource plan, safety and risk assessments, and communication and coordination procedures. It also covers medical response and triage, access and egress routes, evacuation considerations, documentation and reporting requirements, and arrangements for after-action review and debriefing.

The planning process usually follows the emergency management cycle: risk assessment, plan development, mobilization of resources, active response, and evaluation. Insatsplaner are maintained at municipal or regional levels and are updated as risks change, new lessons emerge, or organizational structures evolve.

In practice, an insatsplan is a flexible framework designed to be adapted to the specifics of each incident, the participating agencies, and the local context. It serves to promote coordinated action, safety, and effective use of available resources during critical operations.