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What is the primary purpose of the information outlined in the Fire Communications Center dispatch procedure?
What is the primary purpose of the information outlined in the Fire Communications Center dispatch procedure?
- To detail the process of handling civilian complaints regarding fire department response times.
- To describe the process for dispatching units for fire, EMS, or other emergencies, including additional alarm configurations. (correct)
- To provide a historical overview of changes in fire dispatch protocols over time.
- To outline the training requirements for new dispatchers joining the Fire Communications Center.
In a Tactical Box assignment, which of the following best describes the composition of the initial response?
In a Tactical Box assignment, which of the following best describes the composition of the initial response?
- One Engine Company, one Ladder Company, and one Battalion Chief
- Four Engine Companies, two Ladder Companies, and two Battalion Chiefs
- Two Engine Companies, two Ladder Companies, and one Battalion Chief (correct)
- Three Engine Companies, one Ladder Company, and two Battalion Chiefs
What parameter defines a structure requiring a High-Rise Box assignment, and what is the role of the third Ladder Company dispatched?
What parameter defines a structure requiring a High-Rise Box assignment, and what is the role of the third Ladder Company dispatched?
- Greater than 7 stories; responsible for ventilation.
- Greater than 6 stories (or 75 feet); designated as the Lobby Control Company. (correct)
- Greater than 5 stories; manages evacuation procedures.
- Greater than 10 stories; serves as the Rapid Intervention Team.
Under what specific condition is a Major Incident Response Assignment (MIRA) automatically dispatched, and what is its primary intended use?
Under what specific condition is a Major Incident Response Assignment (MIRA) automatically dispatched, and what is its primary intended use?
For what type of incident is a HAZMAT Box specifically designated, and what specialized resource is included in this response?
For what type of incident is a HAZMAT Box specifically designated, and what specialized resource is included in this response?
What differentiates a 'Local Alarm' from a 'Tactical Box' or 'Box Alarm' assignment?
What differentiates a 'Local Alarm' from a 'Tactical Box' or 'Box Alarm' assignment?
In what specific circumstance would a 'Silent Alarm' be utilized, and what is a distinguishing feature of this alarm type?
In what specific circumstance would a 'Silent Alarm' be utilized, and what is a distinguishing feature of this alarm type?
What defines a 'HAZMAT Investigation', and what resources are typically dispatched for this type of response?
What defines a 'HAZMAT Investigation', and what resources are typically dispatched for this type of response?
When is a 'SILENT ALARM ASSIST POLICE – HAZMAT LIMITED RESPONSE' activated, and what units comprise this response?
When is a 'SILENT ALARM ASSIST POLICE – HAZMAT LIMITED RESPONSE' activated, and what units comprise this response?
Under what circumstances is a 'LIMITED RESPONSE' initiated, and who typically requests this type of response?
Under what circumstances is a 'LIMITED RESPONSE' initiated, and who typically requests this type of response?
What specific type of incident triggers a 'RIVER OBSERVATION TEAM (R.O.T.) RESPONSE', and what resources are dispatched?
What specific type of incident triggers a 'RIVER OBSERVATION TEAM (R.O.T.) RESPONSE', and what resources are dispatched?
Describe the circumstances that constitute a 'MID STREAM EMERGENCY' and the unique composition of the dispatched resources.
Describe the circumstances that constitute a 'MID STREAM EMERGENCY' and the unique composition of the dispatched resources.
What is a 'RIVER BOX', and under whose direction is it typically requested?
What is a 'RIVER BOX', and under whose direction is it typically requested?
What defines a 'CONFINED SPACE RESPONSE', and what resources are included in the dispatch?
What defines a 'CONFINED SPACE RESPONSE', and what resources are included in the dispatch?
According to the directive, what specific action should the Fire Communications Center take when a local alarm is dispatched and subsequent telephone calls indicate the need for an increased initial dispatch?
According to the directive, what specific action should the Fire Communications Center take when a local alarm is dispatched and subsequent telephone calls indicate the need for an increased initial dispatch?
What directive is given to the Fire Communications Center regarding the dispatch of additional equipment after a Tactical Box has been dispatched to a dwelling fire?
What directive is given to the Fire Communications Center regarding the dispatch of additional equipment after a Tactical Box has been dispatched to a dwelling fire?
Under what conditions can a Task-Force be dispatched as an engine or ladder company on local alarm dispatches, Tactical or Box alarms, and multiple alarm assignments?
Under what conditions can a Task-Force be dispatched as an engine or ladder company on local alarm dispatches, Tactical or Box alarms, and multiple alarm assignments?
What criteria dictate how Heavy Rescue responds to assignments, according to the document?
What criteria dictate how Heavy Rescue responds to assignments, according to the document?
What role do SOC Companies (R1, Sq47, Sq72) play on Tactical or Box assignments, and how does the FCC determine which SOC company responds?
What role do SOC Companies (R1, Sq47, Sq72) play on Tactical or Box assignments, and how does the FCC determine which SOC company responds?
In what capacity are Sq47 or Sq72 dispatched on any hazmat box, and what is their main function?
In what capacity are Sq47 or Sq72 dispatched on any hazmat box, and what is their main function?
According to the document, what type of initial dispatch assignment is indicated for an appliance fire within a dwelling?
According to the document, what type of initial dispatch assignment is indicated for an appliance fire within a dwelling?
What initial dispatch assignment is specified for a fire at a chemical property, according to the document?
What initial dispatch assignment is specified for a fire at a chemical property, according to the document?
What is the mandated response for a confirmed underway vessel fire on the river?
What is the mandated response for a confirmed underway vessel fire on the river?
When responding to a building/dwelling collapse, what specific units should be dispatched?
When responding to a building/dwelling collapse, what specific units should be dispatched?
When there is a gas leak involving ammonia or another potentially hazardous material, what specific dispatch assignment should be initiated?
When there is a gas leak involving ammonia or another potentially hazardous material, what specific dispatch assignment should be initiated?
In supplemental dispatch assignments for a tactical box, what additional resource is dispatched when there are 2 engine companies in service?
In supplemental dispatch assignments for a tactical box, what additional resource is dispatched when there are 2 engine companies in service?
What is the additional resource dispatched for a box assignment when there are 4 engine companies in service, according to the supplemental dispatch assignments?
What is the additional resource dispatched for a box assignment when there are 4 engine companies in service, according to the supplemental dispatch assignments?
For a High Rise Box, upon confirmation of smoke and/or fire, what does the initial High Rise Box automatically upgrade to?
For a High Rise Box, upon confirmation of smoke and/or fire, what does the initial High Rise Box automatically upgrade to?
In the context of aircraft incidents at Philadelphia International Airport (BOX 6355), under 'Alert 1 – A potential exists for an aircraft incident,' which units are dispatched?
In the context of aircraft incidents at Philadelphia International Airport (BOX 6355), under 'Alert 1 – A potential exists for an aircraft incident,' which units are dispatched?
What is the significance of dispatching the Hazmat Taskforce during the 2nd Alarm response for BOX 6355—an Incident at Philadelphia International Airport—and under what condition might it be altered.
What is the significance of dispatching the Hazmat Taskforce during the 2nd Alarm response for BOX 6355—an Incident at Philadelphia International Airport—and under what condition might it be altered.
In the event of an aircraft incident classified as 'Alert 2 (Single Engine Aircraft)' at Philadelphia Northeast Airport, what specific number of medic units is required and of those units how many must be ALS?
In the event of an aircraft incident classified as 'Alert 2 (Single Engine Aircraft)' at Philadelphia Northeast Airport, what specific number of medic units is required and of those units how many must be ALS?
For a refinery box alarm, what is the designation of the 1st and 4th Battalion Chiefs on the 2nd alarm and why is it important.
For a refinery box alarm, what is the designation of the 1st and 4th Battalion Chiefs on the 2nd alarm and why is it important.
Considering the dispatch protocols for aircraft incidents at Philadelphia International Airport (BOX 6355), what specific action should the Fire Communications Center (FCC) undertake if M30, the designated medic unit for 'Alert 1', is unavailable?
Considering the dispatch protocols for aircraft incidents at Philadelphia International Airport (BOX 6355), what specific action should the Fire Communications Center (FCC) undertake if M30, the designated medic unit for 'Alert 1', is unavailable?
How does the Fire Communications Center (FCC) ensure SOC Unit coverage for a Box Alarm when Sq47 is already assigned to the Hazmat Task Force?
How does the Fire Communications Center (FCC) ensure SOC Unit coverage for a Box Alarm when Sq47 is already assigned to the Hazmat Task Force?
In the context of a confirmed structure fire originating from a chemical property, which dispatch assignment should be initiated?
In the context of a confirmed structure fire originating from a chemical property, which dispatch assignment should be initiated?
When a local alarm is dispatched by the Fire Communications Center (FCC), and subsequent notifications suggest a greater emergency, what specific action is mandated?
When a local alarm is dispatched by the Fire Communications Center (FCC), and subsequent notifications suggest a greater emergency, what specific action is mandated?
According to the directive, how does the dispatch procedure differ for a confirmed vessel fire underway on the river compared to a vessel fire at dock?
According to the directive, how does the dispatch procedure differ for a confirmed vessel fire underway on the river compared to a vessel fire at dock?
Flashcards
Tactical Box
Tactical Box
An initial dispatch response including two Engine Companies, two Ladder Companies, and one Battalion Chief.
Box Alarm
Box Alarm
An initial dispatch response consisting of four Engine Companies, two Ladder Companies, and two Battalion Chiefs.
High-Rise Box
High-Rise Box
A Box Alarm assignment plus an additional Ladder Company, for structures taller than six stories or 75 feet. Third Ladder Company is Lobby Control.
Major Incident Response Assignment (MIRA)
Major Incident Response Assignment (MIRA)
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HAZMAT Box
HAZMAT Box
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Local Alarm
Local Alarm
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Silent Alarm
Silent Alarm
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Investigation
Investigation
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HAZMAT Investigation
HAZMAT Investigation
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Silent Alarm Assist Police – HAZMAT Limited Response
Silent Alarm Assist Police – HAZMAT Limited Response
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Limited Response
Limited Response
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River Observation Team (R.O.T.) Response
River Observation Team (R.O.T.) Response
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Mid Stream Emergency
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River Box
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Confined Space Response
Confined Space Response
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Apartment Fire Response
Apartment Fire Response
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Appliance/Dwelling Fire Response
Appliance/Dwelling Fire Response
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Chemical Property Fire Response
Chemical Property Fire Response
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Dwelling Fire Response
Dwelling Fire Response
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High Rise Building Fire Response
High Rise Building Fire Response
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Limited Response Dispatch
Limited Response Dispatch
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Alarm System Fire Response
Alarm System Fire Response
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Auto Fire Response
Auto Fire Response
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Ship/Boat Underway on River
Ship/Boat Underway on River
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Aircraft Emergency Dispatch
Aircraft Emergency Dispatch
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Building/Dwelling Collapse
Building/Dwelling Collapse
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Gas Leak Dispatch
Gas Leak Dispatch
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Tactical Box: All Companies In Service
Tactical Box: All Companies In Service
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Box Assignment: All Companies In Service
Box Assignment: All Companies In Service
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Incident: 2nd Battalion Chief
Incident: 2nd Battalion Chief
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2nd Alarm Response
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Study Notes
Fire Communications Center - Fire Dispatch Protocols
- Released October 2013 as directive #39
- Provides an overview of the Fire Communications Center's dispatch protocols
Policy
- Provides informational outline of initial dispatch procedure
- Used when an alarm is received by telephone or police notification of fire, EMS, or other emergencies
- Includes response configuration of additional alarms if required
Definitions of Alarms
Tactical Box
- Initial response: two Engine Companies, two Ladder Companies, and one Battalion Chief
Box Alarm
- initial dispatch: four Engine Companies, two Ladder Companies and two Battalion Chiefs
High-Rise Box
- A Box Alarm assignment with an additional Ladder Company for structures defined as high-rise buildings (greater than six stories or 75 feet)
- The third Ladder Company dispatched will be designated as the Lobby Control Company
Major Incident Response Assignment (MIRA)
- An automatic dispatch to a High-Rise Box when arriving PFD units confirm smoke or fire
- Includes one Deputy Chief, one Battalion Chief, one Engine Company, one Ladder Company, one Heavy Rescue, one Squad Company (SOC), one EMCO, one Air Unit with assigned Engine Company, and two ALS Medic Units
- Primarily used with a High-Rise Box
- An Incident Commander can request a MIRA on other incidents
HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) Box
- A Box Alarm assignment with the Hazardous Material Taskforce (F60, HM1, HM2, BC1), one ALS Unit, one Squad Company (SOC), and one EMCO
- Used for incidents involving fire, release, or spill of hazardous materials
Local Alarm
- Any configured fire response not requiring a Box or Tactical Box assignment
Silent Alarm
- A fire response at reduced speed to assist the police
Investigation
- A fire response at reduced speed to investigate a reported unusual condition
HAZMAT Investigation
- The response consists of one Engine or Ladder company, and one Battalion Chief
- Used to investigate an unknown, suspicious, potentially hazardous condition or materials
Silent Alarm Assist Police – HAZMAT Limited Response
- A reduced speed response consisting of the Hazardous Material Task Force (F60, HM1, HM2, BC1) and one ALS Unit, regardless of location
- Used when law enforcement has notified the Fire Department of Prior Known Intelligence information.
- The HMTF has latitude to respond at emergency speed if it expedites their arrival.
Limited Response
- A reduced speed fire response to a school or prison to investigate a previously extinguished fire
- Requires a direct request from the Fire Marshal's Office
River Observation Team (R.O.T) Response
- Consists of one Engine, one Ladder, one Battalion Chief, one Medic Unit, Heavy Rescue, SOC Company, EMCO, and Marine Unit if needed.
Mid-Stream Emergency
- Used for incidents on the Delaware River or lower Schuylkill River (below the dam) inaccessible from the river bank and land-based companies
- Includes a Marine Unit staffed by two trained land-based companies, one Battalion Chief, and one ALS Unit if needed
River Box
- A pre-defined zoned response along the Delaware River or the Schuylkill River
- There are five zones on the Delaware River and seven zones along the Schuylkill River.
- Typically requested by the Incident Commander after dispatch and examination of conditions by a River Observation Team
Confined Space Response
- Used for incidents where an emergency exists in a space with limited entry/exit means, including storage tanks, vessels, bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, and tunnels
- Includes one Engine Company, one Ladder Company, one Battalion Chief, one Squad Company, one Heavy Rescue, one Collapse Unit with assigned Engine Company, one ALS Unit, and one EMCO
Responsibility
- All members must familiarize themselves with this Directive
Fire Communications Center
- FCC will initiate the appropriate minimum dispatch based on the nature/type of the alarm
- FCC will immediately upgrade the assignment when dispatching a local alarm and subsequent calls indicate the emergency requires increased initial dispatch
- The FCC will not dispatch additional equipment to a dwelling fire after a Tactical Box has been dispatched and a company arrives on scene unless requested by the Incident Commander
General Instructions
- Responses can depend on information received by the Fire Communications Center
- On local alarm dispatches, a Task Force can be an engine or ladder
- On Tactical or Box alarms, a Task Force will be dispatched as a ladder company
- On multiple alarm assignments, a Task Force can be an engine or ladder at the FCC Supervisor’s discretion
- Heavy Rescue responds to assignments based on Heavy Rescue policy in their designated catchment area and citywide to defined incident types
- SOC (Squad) Companies respond on any Tactical or Box assignment with 2 engines and 2 ladders in service and on defined incident types to supplement Heavy Rescue
- Sq47 or Sq72 are dispatched on any hazmat box within their respective division, to assist and supplement the Hazardous Material Task Force
Initial Dispatch Assignments
- Minimum initial dispatch requirements for specified incidents
Structure Fires
- Apartment (Except High Rise): Box
- Appliance/Dwelling: Tactical Box
- Appliance/Apt. or Bldg: Tactical Box
- Bar: Box
- Barn: Box
- Chemical Property: Hazmat Box
- Chimney or Flue/Dwelling: Tactical Box
- Chimney or Flue/Apt. or Bldg: Tactical Box
- Church: Box
- Club: Box
- Department Store: Box
- Dwelling: Tactical Box
- Factory: Box
- Food Store or Industry: Box
- Garage: Box
- Gas Station: Box
- Government Building: Box
- Heater or Oil Burner/Dwelling: Tactical Box
- Heater or Oil Burner/Apt. or Bldg.: Tactical Box
- High Rise Building (Building > 6 Stories): High Rise Box
- Hospital: Box
- Hotel: Box
- Laundry: Box
- Limited Response (School) (Must Be Received from FMO): Engine and Ladder (If Closer)
- Limited Response (Prison) (Must Be Received from FMO): Engine and Ladder (If Closer)
- Lumber Mill or Yard: Box
- Manufacturing Building: Box
- Nursing Home: Box
- Office Building: Box
- Restaurant: Box
- Rooming House: Box
- School: Box
- Shed: Box
- Store/Dwelling: Box
- Store/Retail: Box
- Stove or Oven/Dwelling: Tactical Box
- Stove or Oven/Apartment: Tactical Box
- Theatre: Box
- Vacant Building: Box
- Vacant Dwelling: Tactical Box
- Warehouse: Box
- Wholesale House: Box
Non-Structure Fires
- Alarm System: Engine and Ladder (If Closer)
- Auto: Engine
- Awning: Engine and Ladder
- Aircraft*: Box
- Barge*: Box
- Bridge*: Box
- Brush: Engine
- Dumpster: Engine
- Fence: Engine
- Freight Car/Box Car: Engine, Ladder, Chief
- Industrial Yard: Box
- Incinerator: Engine and Ladder
- Investigation*: Engine and Ladder (If Closer)
- Junk Yard: Box
- Lumber Yard: Box
- Pier*: Box
- Rubbish: Engine
- Ship (Docked)*: High Rise Box
- Ship/Boat (Underway on River): Mid-Stream Response
- Sign: Engine and Ladder
- Streetcar/Bus* (Aboveground): Engine, Ladder, Chief
- Streetcar/Bus* (Underground): Box
- Subway/Els* (Underground): Box
- Subway/Els* (Aboveground): Box
- Truck: Engine
- Tractor/Trailer: Engine, Ladder, Chief
- Tanker/Chem/Flamable Liquid: Hazmat Box
Non-Firefighting Activities
- Aircraft Emergency: See O.P. #30 PIA & O.P. #13 NEA
- Accident/Auto*: Engine, Ladder, Chief, Medic Unit, and SOC Company
- Accident/Industrial: Engine, Ladder Chief, Medic Unit, SOC Company, and EMCO
- Accident/Domestic: Engine, Ladder Chief, Medic Unit, SOC Company, and EMCO
- Assist Police (Search): Ladder, Chief
- Assist Police (Founded Device): Engine, Ladder, Chief, Medic Unit, and EMCO
- Assist Police (Barricaded Person): Engine, Ladder, Chief, Medic Unit, and EMCO
- Assist Police (Hazmat Limited Response): F60 HM1, HM2, BC1, ALS Unit, and EMCO
- Building/Dwelling Collapse: Box, Heavy Rescue, Collapse Unit, Squad Company, Medic Unit, and EMCO
- Building Defect*: Engine or Ladder (If Closer)
- Elevator/Stuck: Ladder and Chief
- Explosion*: Box, Heavy Rescue, Squad Company, Medic Unit, and EMCO
- Fumes: Engine, Ladder Chief, Medic Unit
- Fumes/School: Box, Medic Unit
- Gas Leak (Ammonia, Hazardous Material): Hazmat Box
- Expressway Accident*: Engine, Ladder, Chief, Medic Unit, SOC Company
- Expressway Spill: Engine, Ladder
- Expressway Medical: Engine, Ladder, Medic Unit
- Expressway Vehicle Fire: Engine, Ladder
- Hazmat Investigation: Engine or Ladder, Chief
- Helicopter Landing: Quick Attack Foam Engine, Chief
- Investigation*: Engine and Ladder (If Closer)
- Mass Transit Evacuation*: Box, Medic Unit, EMCO
- Motor: Engine
- Refrigerator (Leak): Engine and Ladder
- Release Civilian*: Ladder, Chief, Medic Unit
- Person In River/Creek/Pond: River Observation Team
- Spill: Engine
- Sprinkler/Water Flow: Engine and Ladder (If Closer)
- Wiring(Inside Dwelling): Engine and Ladder (If Closer)
- Wiring (Inside Building): Engine and Ladder
- Wiring (Outside): Engine and Ladder (If Closer)
- Responses marked with (*) depend on information received by the Fire Communication Center.
Supplemental Dispatch Assignments
- Guidelines for supplemental or all companies in service assignments
Tactical Box
- 2 Engine Companies: 1 ALS Medic Unit
- 2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies: 1 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
- 1 Battalion Chief: 1 SOC Unit or Heavy Rescue
Box Assignment
- 4 Engine Companies: 1 ALS Medic Unit (2&2 In Service), 1 Deputy Chief (All Companies In Service)
- 2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies: 1 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) (2&2 In Service), 1 EMCO (ES4/ES5) (All Companies In Service)
- 2 Battalion Chiefs: 1 SOC Unit or Heavy Rescue (2&2 In Service), 1 Heavy Rescue or SOC Unit (All Companies In Service)
2nd Alarm
- 1 Conventional Engine (Logistic Company)
- 4 Engine Companies (2 Must Be Pipeline Cos.)
- 2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies
- 4 Battalion Chiefs (1st in BC = Logistic Officer, 4th in BC = Safety Officer)
- 1 ALS Medic Unit
- 1 Deputy Chief *
- 1 Heavy Rescue Company*
- 1 EMCO (ES4/ES5)*
- 1 SOC Unit*
- If not already dispatched on the Box Assignment, only 1 Heavy Rescue and 1 SOC Unit will be dispatched on the incident, unless requested by the Incident Commander.
- BC1 will NOT be assigned as Logistic Officer.
3rd Alarm
- 4 Engine Companies (2 Must Be Pipeline Cos.)
4th Alarm
- 4 Engine Companies (1 Must Be Pipeline Co.)
5th Alarm and Greater Alarms
- 4 Engine Companies
- Note: This is the required amount of units needed for each alarm. The Incident Commander can request additional equipment as needed.
High Rise Box - O.P. 33
- 4 Engine Companies (2 & 2 In Service), 1 Deputy Chief (All Companies In Service)
- 3 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies: 1 ALS Medic Unit (2 & 2 In Service), 1 EMCO (All Companies In Service)
- 2 Battalion Chiefs: 1 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) (2 & 2 In Service), 1 Heavy Rescue or SOC Unit (All Companies In Service)
- The third Ladder Company will be announced and assigned as Lobby Control.
High Rise Box - O.P. 33 (Continued) Major Incident Response Assignment (MIRA)
- The initial High Rise Box will automatically be upgraded with a Major Incident Response Assignment (MIRA) upon confirmation of smoke/fire
- 1 Engine Company – Safety Company
- 1 Ladder Company
- 1 Battalion Chief
- 1 Deputy Chief *
- 1 Heavy Rescue*
- 1 Air Unit with assigned Engine or Ladder
- 2 ALS Medic Units
- 1 EMCO*
- 1 SOC Unit*.
- If not already dispatched on the Box Assignment.
- If E13 is responding on the initial high rise Box, a 3rd Battalion Company will be dispatched to E13’s station to take AU1 on the MIRA.
HAZMAT Box - O.P. 2
- 4 Engine Companies: 1 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
- 2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies: 1 Heavy Rescue Company
- 2 Battalion Chiefs
- 1 Squad Company
- 1 Hazmat Task Force
- 1 ALS Medic Unit
- 1 EMCO (ES4/ES5)
- 1 Mass Decon Unit with Qualified Company
- Send the Mass Decon Unit with a qualified 10th Battalion Company if callers indicate the possibility of >10 people exposed to a hazardous material
- Send an additional ALS Medic Unit if the HAZMAT Team “Suits Up”.
- If any component of the Hazmat Task Force (F60, L19, B1) is assigned on the original Box Alarm, the FCC will replace them with other units so they can run as a Hazmat Task Force
- L19 is placed out of service when the HMTF is dispatched
BOX 6355 – Philadelphia International Airport
Aircraft Incident - O.P. 30
Alert 1 - A potential aircraft incident
- E78 (All of E78’s Foxtrot Vehicles), M30*
- If M30 is unavailable, FCC will send another ALS Medic Unit to PIA-Gate 11; Gate 11 located at Island & Enterprise Aves.
Alert 2 - Involves an aircraft incident where the aircraft is on the ground with minor damage and there are few or no injuries
- E78 (All of E78’s Foxtrot Vehicles): 1 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) (2 & 2 In Service), N/A– All Units Already Dispatched on Box (All Companies In Service)
- 4 Engine Companies
- 2 Ladder Companies or Taskforce Companies
- 2 Battalion Chiefs*
- 1 Deputy Chief
- 1 SOC Unit**
- 1 Heavy Rescue
- 1 EMCO (ES4/ES5)
- M30***
- The 2nd In Battalion Chief on the 1st Alarm will serve as the Patient Transportation Group Supervisor (formerly Casualty Transportation Officer) as per O.P. 35.
- Sq47 responds on the Box Alarm. Replace it with another Engine Company to fulfill the SOC Unit requirement.
- If M30 unavailable, FCC to send another ALS Medic Unit to PIA-Gate 11.
- Supervisors must use discretion when dispatching F60, L19 or B1 to Box 6355
- The HAZMAT Taskforce is an automatic dispatch on the 2nd Alarm for Box 6355
Alert 3 - A major aircraft incident with suspected mass casualties
2nd Alarm - BOX 6355
- 1 Conventional Engine (Logistic Company)
- 4 Engine Companies (2 Must Be Pipeline Cos.)
- 2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies
- 4 Battalion Chiefs: (1st in BC = Logistic Officer, 4th in BC = Safety Officer)
- 4 Medic Units
- 1 Hazmat Taskforce
- 1 Mass Decon Unit with Qualified Company
- 1 ES/3
- 1 Mass Casualty Unit with Qualified Company
Box 1988 – PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – Main Terminal Building
- E78*: 1 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) (2 and 2 In Service), 1 Deputy Chief (All Hands In Service)
- 4 Engine Companies: 1 ALS Unit (2 and 2 In Service), 1 Heavy Rescue or SOC Unit (All Hands In Service)
- 2 Ladder or Task Force Companies: 1 SOC Unit or Heavy Rescue (2 and 2 In Service)
- 4 Battalion Chiefs
- This is a 5 Engine Box: E78 will start fire suppression/rescue operations as conditions allow, Incident commander will deploy incoming companies to relieve E78 when companies from off-airport arrive
BOX 366 – PHILADELPHIA NORTHEAST AIRPORT
Aircraft Incident - O.P. 13
Alert 1 - Potential Aircraft Incident
- 4 Engine Companies: 1 SOC Unit or Heavy Rescue (2 & 2 In Service), 1 Deputy Chief (All Companies In Service)
- 2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies: 1 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) (2 & 2 In Service), 1 EMCO (ES/4 or ES/5) (All Companies In Service)
- 2 Battalion Chiefs: 1 Heavy Rescue or SOC Unit (All Companies In Service)
- 1 ALS Medic Unit
Alert 2 (Single Engine Aircraft) - Aircraft incident on/adjacent to the airport
- 4 Engine Companies: 1 SOC Unit or Heavy Rescue (2 & 2 In Service), 1 Heavy Rescue or SOC Unit (All Companies In Service)
- 2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies: 1 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) (2 & 2 In Service), 1 EMCO (ES/4 or ES/5) (All Companies In Service)
- 2 Battalion Chiefs
- 1 ALS Medic Unit
- 2 Medic Units ALS or BLS
- 1 Deputy Chief
- Note: This response requires a total of three (3) Medic Units of which one (1) must be ALS
Alert 2 (Multi Engine Aircraft) - Aircraft incident on/adjacent to the airport
Automatic 2nd Alarm
- 1 Conventional Engine (Logistic Company)
- 4 Engine Companies (2 Must Be Pipeline Cos.)
- 2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies
- 4 Battalion Chiefs (1st in BC = Logistic Officer, 4th in BC = Safety Officer)
- 4 Medic Units (Total of 4 on Incident)
- 1 Hazmat Taskforce
- 1 ES/3
- The 2nd In Battalion Chief on the 1st Alarm will be the Staging Area Coordinator and Patient Transportation Group Supervisor
- For the 3rd alarm and greater, FCC must be prepared to dispatch additional EMS resources and specialized equipment called for by the incident commander in accordance with O.P. No. 35
BOX 367 - PHILADELPHIA NORTHEAST AIRPORT
Agusta Aerospace Corporation - 3050 Red Lion Rd - Helicopter Testing Facility
- FCC same procedure as for Box 366
- PFD Units to enter from Gate 17 on Red Lion Rd.
- Box 367 puts E22 first in at Agusta Aerospace Corporation, whereas E46 is first in across the airfield on Box 366 Ashton Rd & Grant Ave.
REFINERY BOX
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Box 124, 3144 W. Passyunk Ave. – Philadelphia Energy Solutions
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Box 5988, 3000 Penrose Ave. – Philadelphia Energy Solutions
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Box 5146, 3200 Maiden Lane. – Philadelphia Energy Solutions, Point Breeze North Yard
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Box 5997, 7801 Mingo Ave. – Philadelphia Energy Solutions Tank Farm
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4 Engine Companies: 1 ALS Medic Unit (2 & 2 In Service), 1 Deputy Chief (All Companies In Service)
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2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies: 1 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) (2 & 2 In Service), 1 Heavy Rescue Company (All Companies In Service)
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2 Battalion Chiefs: 1 EMCO (ES/4 or ES/5) (All Companies In Service)
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1 Hazmat Task Force*
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1 Squad Company**
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1 Marine Unit***
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Additional Engine, Ladder, and Battalion Chief must be dispatched to replace F60, L19, and B1 who are responding as the HAZMAT Task Force
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Additional Engine must be dispatched to replace Sq47 who is responding as the SOC Unit
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Land-based company must be dispatched to staff Marine 2
2nd ALARM - REFINERY BOX
- 1 Conventional Engine (Logistic Company)
- 4 Engine Companies (2 Must Be Pipeline Cos.)
- 2 Ladder Companies or Task Force Companies
- 4 Battalion Chiefs (1st in BC = Logistic Officer, 4th in BC = Safety Officer)
- 1 ALS Medic Unit
- 1 Deputy Chief*
- 1 Heavy Rescue Company*
- 1 EMCO (ES4/ES5)*
- If Not already dispatched on the Box assignment
- Incident Commander can alter the response based on nature and conditions by requesting specific units or recalling specific units
- 3rd alarm and greater alarms same as regular box alarm
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