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Who is responsible for reviewing the operational guidelines annually?

  • All personnel
  • The officer in charge of the apparatus
  • The Comm Center
  • The Fire Chief (correct)

    • What action is required when a non-staffed station's apparatus is dispatched to an incident?

  • The closest staffed apparatus must be automatically dispatched. (correct)
  • The apparatus must return to the station immediately.
  • No action is needed if the incident is non-emergency.
  • The officer in charge must upgrade to emergency response.

    • Which of the following is NOT classified as a non-emergency incident?

  • Transformer Fire
  • Vehicle Accident with Injuries (correct)
  • Fluid Spills
  • Smoke in the Area

    • What is the implication of officers in charge adding themselves to incidents?

    <p>They may cause resource unavailability for other emergencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario allows the officer in charge to downgrade the response mode to non-emergency?

    <p>Based on significant delay due to traffic or call information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which incident types are exempt from requiring the closest staffed apparatus to respond?

    <p>Medical Incidents at Non-Staffed Stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the operational guidelines?

    <p>All Spring Fire Department personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows the officer in charge of the apparatus flexibility in response type?

    <p>The call information and circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should units do if they discover they are closer to the incident than the units dispatched?

    <p>Contact the Comm Center and request to be added to the incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of units dispatched for a residential structure fire?

    <p>One District Chief, five Engines, one Aerial, and one ALS Medic Unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For in-district extrication responses, how many Engines are dispatched if not on freeway main-lanes?

    <p>One Engine only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is NOT typically included in a residential fire response?

    <p>Two Aerials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When responding to an extrication incident out-of-district, what is the minimum unit dispatched?

    <p>One District Chief and one Rescue Truck or apparatus with extrication equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should units that remain in service behave during an incident?

    <p>They should refrain from adding themselves to the incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What apparatus must be included in the in-district extrication response besides the District Chief?

    <p>One Engine and one Rescue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using an automatic vehicle locator (AVL) in dispatching units?

    <p>To ensure the closest units are dispatched to an incident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method for responding with three personnel on duty?

    <p>Sending two personnel with the Utility Vehicle and one with the Rescue Truck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should personnel respond to Rescue or Evacuation Boat incidents?

    <p>Two personnel should respond with a Utility Vehicle capable of towing the boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a station medical response, what should happen if the primary staffed apparatus is unavailable?

    <p>An Aerial or Rescue apparatus will respond for additional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) in freeway responses?

    <p>To block the scene and help with patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When dispatched to a mutual aid incident requiring a specialty apparatus, how many personnel are needed?

    <p>Two personnel with the specialty apparatus and two with the staffed apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the officer in charge ensure if staffing does not allow a response by a Heavy Utility Truck?

    <p>Ensure a 'blocker' apparatus is dispatched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of only three personnel on duty, what is the implication for responding with the Rescue Truck?

    <p>One personnel can respond with the Utility Vehicle, but it's not preferred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the closest staffed apparatus and Heavy Utility Truck respond to a freeway incident?

    <p>Both should position as blockers to provide patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should units do if they find they are closer to the incident than the dispatched units?

    <p>Request to be added and disregard the other unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personnel are required for a gas leak inside a residential structure?

    <p>One Engine, one District Chief, and two Spring Fire Department apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases needing a Tanker or Booster response, how many personnel should ideally respond with the Tanker/Booster?

    <p>Two personnel from the on-duty crew.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred response method for a Heavy Utility Truck/LMTV?

    <p>One personnel from each staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For incidents requiring a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV), how should the responding personnel be organized?

    <p>Two personnel respond with the UTV and trailer, two with the staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for the remaining personnel when two respond with the HUT/LMTV?

    <p>Remain with the normally staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if there are only three personnel on duty and a response is needed?

    <p>One can respond in the Tanker, but it's not preferred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of a gas leak incident, what kind of vehicle is primarily dispatched?

    <p>One Engine is dispatched.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a non-emergency incident?

    <p>Smoke in the area without any immediate threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the officer in charge regarding the response mode during an incident?

    <p>They can downgrade to non-emergency if they deem it necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the closest staffed apparatus respond to an incident?

    <p>When there is a dispatch to a non-staffed station without a staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following requires an emergency response?

    <p>Live wires reported on the street</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of a non-staffed station responding to an incident, which statement is true regarding the emergency response?

    <p>They should self-dispatch without waiting for instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incidents are exempt from requiring the closest staffed apparatus to respond?

    <p>Non-emergency medical incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for in-service apparatus not to add themselves to incidents?

    <p>It ensures that they remain available for other emergency incidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When responding to low acuity incidents, how can the officer in charge manage the situation?

    <p>They can upgrade to an emergency response based on situational changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate action if your unit discovers that it is closer than the units dispatched to an incident?

    <p>Contact the Comm Center and request to be added.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many engines are dispatched for an in-district extrication response if the unit is on freeway main-lanes?

    <p>Two engines must be dispatched.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a residential structure fire response, how many ALS Medic Units are included in the dispatched units?

    <p>One ALS Medic Unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In how many District Chiefs are dispatched for residential responses?

    <p>Two District Chiefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following units is NOT dispatched for an out-of-district extrication response?

    <p>One Engine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol when it is determined that a non-staffed station's apparatus must be dispatched to an incident?

    <p>The apparatus must contact the Comm Center for verification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authorization does the officer in charge have regarding the response to an incident?

    <p>They may upgrade the response based on incident information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vehicles are primarily dispatched for gas leak incidents inside a residential structure?

    <p>One Engine and one District Chief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the composition of personnel responding to a Rescue or Evacuation Boat incident?

    <p>Two personnel with a Utility Vehicle and two with the Rescue Truck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should personnel be organized for station medical responses when the primary apparatus is unavailable?

    <p>The closest staffed apparatus responds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a situation where three personnel are on duty, what is the least preferred method for responding?

    <p>Sending one in the Utility Vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) during freeway incidents?

    <p>To block the scene and provide additional safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When dispatched to a mutual aid incident requiring a specialty apparatus, how many personnel are ideally needed?

    <p>Two personnel with the specialty apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a non-staffed apparatus is dispatched to a mutual aid response?

    <p>The closest staffed apparatus responds with it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to ensure adequate blocking on the freeway during responses?

    <p>A Heavy Utility Truck or another blocker apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the remaining personnel do when two respond with a Heavy Utility Truck?

    <p>They remain in service and provide support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of personnel required to respond with a Tanker or Booster during an emergency incident?

    <p>Two personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event of a gas leak inside a residential structure, what is the complete composition of units dispatched?

    <p>One Engine, one District Chief, two Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus, and one Aerial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen if there are only three personnel on duty during an emergency requiring a Heavy Utility Truck/LMTV?

    <p>Only one personnel should respond in the HUT/LMTV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During an incident requiring a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV), how should personnel be deployed?

    <p>Two personnel should respond with the UTV and two personnel should remain with the other staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method of responding with personnel when needing a Heavy Utility Truck and staffing allows for it?

    <p>One personnel from each staffed apparatus responds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of needing a HUT/LMTV response, if staffing does not permit two personnel to respond, what is expected?

    <p>One personnel can respond in the HUT/LMTV, though it's not preferred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what type of incident is one Engine dispatched as the primary unit?

    <p>Odor of gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the personnel who remain with a staffed apparatus during a HUT/LMTV response?

    <p>To continue staffing the normally staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the officer in charge handle an increasing incident severity during a response?

    <p>Upgrade the response based on incident information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an out-of-district extrication response, which of the following is NOT part of the minimum unit dispatched?

    <p>One Engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the officer in charge of the apparatus do if they encounter traffic delays during a low acuity incident?

    <p>Upgrade the response to emergency mode if deemed necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario should in-service apparatus avoid adding themselves to dispatched incidents?

    <p>To maintain availability for other emergency incidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol if a unit discovers it is closer to an incident than those dispatched?

    <p>Contact the Comm Center and request to be added.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For structure fire responses, how many Aerial units are typically dispatched?

    <p>One Aerial along with other specialized units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition may an officer in charge downgrade a response from emergency to non-emergency?

    <p>If they receive updated information indicating a lower risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incidents fall under the non-emergency category?

    <p>Controlled burns and smoke in the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure for the remaining units when an incident occurs?

    <p>Remain in service and refrain from adding themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many engines are dispatched for an in-district extrication response if on freeway main-lanes?

    <p>Two Engines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following responses requires closest staffed apparatus to respond if it's dispatched without one?

    <p>Accident clean-ups involving fluid spills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is included in a residential structure fire response but not in a gas leak response?

    <p>Aerial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes emergency responses from non-emergency responses?

    <p>Emergency responses encompass all incidents not classified as non-emergency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are medical incidents at non-staffed stations exempt from requiring the closest staffed apparatus to respond?

    <p>When the response is classified as a non-emergency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a structure fire response, which of the following must be included in the dispatch composition?

    <p>At least one District Chief and multiple Engines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function does the Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) primarily serve?

    <p>To determine and transmit the geographic location of fire department vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the not preferred method when only three personnel are on duty responding to an incident?

    <p>One person responding in the Utility Vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During freeway responses, where should the Heavy Utility Truck position itself?

    <p>Up-stream from the incident to block the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event of a mutual aid response requiring a specialty apparatus, what is expected of the on-duty crew?

    <p>Two personnel shall respond with the specialty apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the closest staffed apparatus is unavailable for a station medical response?

    <p>Specialty staffed apparatus must respond as a replacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When responding to rescue or evacuation boat incidents, how should personnel be distributed?

    <p>Two personnel respond with the Utility Vehicle and two with the Rescue Truck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of freeway incident responses, what is the first arriving apparatus required to do?

    <p>Block the scene and commence patient care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When only three personnel are available, what is the potential risk when responding with a Rescue Truck?

    <p>Insufficient manpower to manage the response effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If staffing does not allow for a response by a Heavy Utility Truck, what should the officer in charge ensure?

    <p>A blocker apparatus is dispatched to secure the scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do when there are only three personnel on duty and a response is required with a Tanker or Booster?

    <p>One person can respond in the Tanker, but it's not preferred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a Heavy Utility Truck (HUT/LMTV) responds, what is the preferred staffing structure?

    <p>One personnel from each staffed apparatus, plus one HUT.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of a gas leak reported inside a residential structure, how many personnel are mandated to respond?

    <p>One Engine and two Spring Fire Department staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol for personnel responding with a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV)?

    <p>Two personnel respond with a Utility Vehicle and two with a staffed apparatus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should units do when a non-staffed station's apparatus is sent to an incident?

    <p>Only the closest units may respond as instructed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Tanker or Booster responses, how should the on-duty personnel be organized?

    <p>Two personnel from the crew respond with the Tanker, and the remaining two must stay with the Engine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a staffed apparatus is supposed to respond to a gas leak, which of the following vehicles should definitely be included?

    <p>One Engine and one District Chief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Comm Center when units are dispatched to incidents?

    <p>The Comm Center uses AVL to send the closest units for quicker responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Spring Fire Department Response Guidelines

    • Purpose: To provide Spring Fire Department personnel with information and guidelines for incident responses.
    • Scope: Applies to all Spring Fire Department personnel, who are responsible for knowing and complying with the guidelines.
    • Review: The Fire Chief or designee reviews this guidance annually to ensure accuracy.
    • Non-Staffed Stations: When a non-staffed station's apparatus is dispatched, the closest staffed apparatus is automatically dispatched as well.
    • Exception: Non-staffed station medical incidents do not require the closest staffed apparatus to respond.
    • Non-Emergency Responses: Incidents deemed low acuity, responded to in a non-emergency mode. The officer in charge can upgrade to emergency response if deemed necessary.
    • Emergency Responses: Any incident not classified as non-emergency, responded to in emergency mode. The officer in charge can downgrade to non-emergency if deemed necessary.
    • Light Structure Responses: Two staffed Spring Fire Department apparatus, one District Chief, two staffed apparatus, and one Aerial are dispatched for residential incidents.
    • Structure Fire Responses: One District Chief, five engines, one aerial, one rescue truck, one rehab/cascade vehicle, one ALS medic unit are dispatched for residential incidents.
    • Extrication Responses: One District Chief, one engine, one apparatus with extrication equipment, and one rescue are dispatched for in-district incidents.
    • Out of District Extrication Responses: One District Chief, one rescue truck or one apparatus with extrication equipment are dispatched.
    • Gas Leak Responses:
      • Odor of Gas: One engine is dispatched.
      • Gas Leak Inside-Residential: One engine, one district chief, two staffed Spring Fire Department apparatus, and one aerial are dispatched.
    • Tanker or Booster Responses: Two personnel respond with the Tanker/Booster, and the remaining two respond with the staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
    • Heavy Utility Truck/LMTV Responses: Two personnel from the on-duty crew respond with the HUT/LMTV to the dispatched incident.
    • Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) Responses: Two personnel from the on-duty crew or the Rescue Truck respond with a Utility Vehicle capable of towing the UTV.
    • Rescue/Evacuation Boat(s) Responses: Two personnel from the on-duty crew or the Rescue Truck respond with a Utility Vehicle/Booster capable of towing the Rescue/Evacuation Boats.
    • Station Medical Responses: The closest staffed apparatus responds to their respective station medical responses.
    • Freeway Responses: The closest staffed apparatus and Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) are dispatched. The first arriving apparatus blocks the scene, and the HUT stops upstream from the incident as an additional scene blocker.
    • Mutual Aid Responses: When a non-staffed apparatus is dispatched, the closest staffed apparatus shall respond with it. For specialty apparatus requests, two personnel from the on-duty crew respond with the specialty apparatus, and the remaining two respond with the staffed apparatus.

    Important Considerations

    • All in-service apparatus should not add themselves to incidents to ensure they are available for other emergency incidents.
    • The officer in charge has the authority to upgrade or downgrade the response mode based on incident information.
    • Closest units are dispatched via automatic vehicle locator (AVL) by the Comm Center.
    • If a unit discovers they are closer than the dispatched units, they should contact the Comm Center to be added.
    • Disregard other units if you are closer and requested by the Comm Center.

    Spring Fire Department Operational Guidelines

    • All Spring Fire Department personnel must be familiar with these guidelines.
    • The Fire Chief reviews the guidelines annually.
    • Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) is used to determine and transmit a vehicle’s location.
    • Non-staffed stations' apparatus are dispatched to incidents with the closest staffed apparatus through AVL.
    • Non-Emergency Responses are for low-acuity incidents and may be upgraded to an emergency response by the officer in charge.
    • Non-Emergency Incidents include controlled burns, smoke in the area, fluid spills, live wires, transformer fires, back-in assignments, assisting citizens and law enforcement, and automatic alarms.
    • Emergency Responses are for any incident not classified as non-emergency and may be downgraded by the officer in charge.
    • All apparatus should refrain from adding themselves to an incident to ensure response availability.
    • Light Structure Responses are dispatched based on proximity and the closest units are dispatched via AVL.
    • Residential light structure responses include two staffed apparatus, one District Chief, two staffed apparatus, and an aerial.
    • Structure Fire Responses are dispatched based on proximity via AVL.
    • Residential structure fire responses include:
      • One District Chief
      • Five Engines
      • One Aerial
      • One Rescue Truck
      • One Rehab/Cascade Vehicle
      • One ALS Medic Unit
    • Extrication Responses are dispatched via AVL and include:
      • In-District: One District Chief, One Engine (two if on freeway main lanes), one apparatus with extrication equipment, one Rescue.
      • Out-of-District: One District Chief, one Rescue Truck or one apparatus with extrication equipment
    • Gas Leak Responses are dispatched via AVL.
    • Odor of Gas involves one Engine.
    • Gas Leak Inside - Residential includes one Engine, one District Chief, two staffed apparatus, and one Aerial.
    • Tanker or Booster Responses in-district or out-of-district involve two personnel responding with the Tanker/Booster and two personnel responding with the staffed apparatus.
    • Heavy Utility Truck/LMTV responses for in-district or out-of-district emergency incidents consist of two personnel responding with the HUT/LMTV to the dispatched incident.
    • Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) Responses for in-district or out-of-district emergency incidents consist of two personnel responding with a Utility Vehicle capable of towing the UTV and trailer.
    • Rescue/Evacuation Boat(s) Responses for in-district or out-of-district emergency incidents involve two personnel responding with a Utility Vehicle/Booster capable of towing the Rescue/Evacuation Boats and trailer.
    • Station Medical Responses are responded to by the closest staffed apparatus. Specialty apparatus, i.e. Aerial/Rescue, respond if the primary apparatus is not in service.
    • Freeway Responses include the closest staffed apparatus and a Heavy Utility Truck (HUT), which position themselves as scene blockers.
    • Mutual Aid Responses involve the closest staffed apparatus responding with a non-staffed apparatus.
    • For mutual aid responses requiring specialty apparatus, two personnel respond with the specialty apparatus and two personnel respond with the staffed apparatus.

    General Guidelines

    • All Spring Fire Department personnel are responsible for complying with this procedure.
    • The Fire Chief or designee reviews this guideline annually for accuracy.
    • The Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) automatically determines and transmits the geographic location of a vehicle.

    Non-Staffed Stations

    • Non-staffed stations' apparatus are automatically dispatched with the closest staffed apparatus via AVL.
    • If a staffed apparatus isn't dispatched with a non-staffed station, the closest staffed apparatus should add themselves to the incident and respond appropriately.
    • Medical incidents at non-staffed stations are exempt from the requirement for the closest staffed apparatus to respond.

    Non-Emergency Responses

    • Incidents deemed low acuity are responded to in a non-emergency mode.
    • The officer in charge can upgrade the response to an emergency mode based on factors like distance, significant traffic delays, or call information.

    Non-Emergency Incidents Examples

    • Controlled burns
    • Smoke in the area
    • Fluid spills, vehicle fuel leaks, and general cleanup of motor vehicle accidents
    • Live wires
    • Transformer fires
    • Back in assignments (within or outside the district)
    • Assisting a citizen
    • Assisting law enforcement
    • Automatic alarms (residential or commercial)

    Emergency Responses

    • Any incident not classified as a non-emergency is responded to in emergency mode.
    • The officer in charge can downgrade the response to non-emergency based on call information.
    • In-service apparatus should not add themselves to incidents to ensure availability for other emergencies.

    Light Structure Responses

    • Two staffed Spring Fire Department apparatus, one District Chief, and one Aerial are dispatched for residential incidents.
    • The officer in charge can upgrade the response based on incident information.
    • The closest units are dispatched via AVL by the Comm Center.
    • If a unit is closer than the dispatched units, they should contact the Comm Center to be added to the incident.

    Structure Fire Responses

    • One District Chief, five Engines, one Aerial, one Rescue Truck, one Rehab/Cascade Vehicle, and one ALS Medic Unit are dispatched for residential structure fires.
    • The officer in charge can upgrade the response based on incident information.
    • The closest units are dispatched via AVL by the Comm Center.
    • If a unit is closer than the dispatched units, they should contact the Comm Center to be added to the incident.

    Extrication Responses

    • The closest units are dispatched via AVL by the Comm Center.
    • The officer in charge can upgrade the response based on incident information.
    • If a unit is closer than the dispatched units, they should contact the Comm Center to be added to the incident.

    In-District Extrication Responses

    • One District Chief, one Engine (two Engines if on freeway main lanes), one Apparatus with extrication equipment, and one Rescue are dispatched.

    Out-of-District Extrication Responses

    • One District Chief and one Rescue Truck or one Apparatus with extrication equipment are dispatched.

    Gas Leak Response

    • The closest units are dispatched via AVL by the Comm Center.
    • The officer in charge can upgrade the response based on incident information.
    • If a unit is closer than the dispatched units, they should contact the Comm Center to be added to the incident.

    Odor of Gas

    • One Engine is dispatched.

    Gas Leak Inside-Residential

    • One Engine, one District Chief, and two staffed Spring Fire Department apparatus are dispatched.

    Tanker or Booster Responses

    • Two personnel from the on-duty crew respond with the Tanker/Booster.
    • The remaining two personnel respond with the staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
    • In cases with only three personnel on duty, one person can respond in the Tanker, but this is not the preferred method.

    Heavy Utility Truck/LMTV Responses

    • Two personnel from the on-duty crew respond with the HUT/LMTV.
    • The preferred method is one personnel from each staffed apparatus, allowing the remaining apparatus to have three personnel.
    • In cases with insufficient staffing, one person can respond in the HUT/LMTV, but this is not the preferred method.

    Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) Responses

    • Two personnel from the on-duty crew or Rescue Truck respond with a Utility Vehicle capable of towing the UTV and trailer.
    • The remaining two personnel respond with the staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
    • In cases with only three personnel on duty, one person can respond in the Utility Vehicle capable of towing the UTV, but this is not the preferred method.

    Rescue/Evacuation Boat Responses

    • Two personnel from the on-duty crew or Rescue Truck respond with a Utility Vehicle/Booster capable of towing the Rescue/Evacuation Boats and trailer.
    • The remaining two personnel respond with the Rescue Truck or staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
    • In cases with only three personnel on duty, one person can respond in the Utility Vehicle capable of towing the Rescue/Evacuation Boats and trailer, but this is not the preferred method.

    Station Medical Responses

    • The closest staffed apparatus responds to their station's medical responses.
    • Specialty staffed apparatus like Aerial/Rescue respond to additional station medical responses for their respective station if the primary staffed apparatus is not available.

    Freeway Responses

    • The closest staffed apparatus and Heavy Utility Truck (HUT) are dispatched.
    • The first arriving apparatus blocks the scene and positions itself for patient care.
    • The HUT positions "upstream" from the incident as an additional scene blocker.
    • If staffing doesn't allow for a HUT response, the officer in charge ensures a "blocker" apparatus is dispatched to position "upstream" from the incident.

    Mutual Aid Responses

    • The closest staffed apparatus responds with a non-staffed apparatus when a non-staffed apparatus is dispatched.
    • When a staffed apparatus is dispatched, it responds as requested.
    • For mutual aid responses requiring a specialty apparatus (tanker/booster/UTV/Rescue/Evacuation boats), with the exception of Squad 77, two personnel from the on-duty crew respond with the specialty apparatus.
    • The remaining two personnel respond with the staffed apparatus to provide manpower.
    • All other remaining units refrain from adding themselves to the incident.

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