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What is an Automatic Response Agreement?
What is an Automatic Response Agreement?
What does 'Backing In' refer to?
What does 'Backing In' refer to?
The act of a company and apparatus filling a temporary vacancy at a fire station.
What does CIMA stand for?
What does CIMA stand for?
Channel Industries Mutual Aid.
What is a Fire Zone?
What is a Fire Zone?
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Who is the Houston Fire Chief Designated Representative?
Who is the Houston Fire Chief Designated Representative?
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What is the role of an Incident Commander (IC)?
What is the role of an Incident Commander (IC)?
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What is a Mutual Aid Contract?
What is a Mutual Aid Contract?
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What does Mutual Aid (M/A) mean?
What does Mutual Aid (M/A) mean?
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What is a Mutual Aid Agreement?
What is a Mutual Aid Agreement?
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What does OCL refer to?
What does OCL refer to?
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What does OEC stand for?
What does OEC stand for?
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Mutual Aid
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Automatic Response Agreement
A pre-established arrangement wherein a mutual aid department is dispatched automatically based on prior agreements concerning alarms. -
Backing In
Refers to the process of sending a fire company and apparatus to temporarily fill vacancies at a fire station when the normally assigned units are unavailable due to extended out-of-service time. -
CIMA
Abbreviation for Channel Industries Mutual Aid, indicating a specific mutual aid group or network. -
Fire Zone
Designated unincorporated areas within a county, assigned specific numbers for fire protection; the City of Houston may contract to provide fire protection in these zones. -
Houston Fire Chief Designated Representative
The designated representative under mutual aid guidelines is the on-duty OEC Shift Supervisor responsible for overseeing operations. -
Incident Commander (IC)
The individual responsible for commanding all personnel at an incident scene, managing, controlling, and directing all operations on the fireground. -
Mutual Aid Contract
A formal, written agreement involving two or more agencies, stipulating the specific terms and conditions for mutual aid assistance. -
Mutual Aid (M/A)
Assistance rendered by one firefighting department to another upon request, often under emergency conditions. -
Mutual Aid Agreement
A legally binding document between multiple agencies, detailing the availability of equipment, facilities, and trained personnel for mutual assistance when requested. -
OCL
Stands for "Outside Houston city limits," referring to locations that fall beyond the jurisdiction of Houston’s fire services. -
OEC
Acronym for Office of Emergency Communication, a key entity in coordinating emergencies and mutual aid responses.
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