When do incident managers begin planning for the demobilization in NIMS?

In the National Incident Management System (NIMS), incident managers begin planning for demobilization during the initial stages of incident management. This planning occurs as part of the overall incident action planning process and should be integrated into operational planning from the outset. Early demobilization planning ensures that resources are efficiently released and that the transition back to normal operations is smooth and organized. It also helps in identifying and addressing any logistical or operational considerations that may arise during the incident response.