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When will Engine 705 start responding as a 'heavy engine'?
When will Engine 705 start responding as a 'heavy engine'?
When will Engine 705 be added to a response package?
When will Engine 705 be added to a response package?
Who has the authority to decide whether to cancel further out responding units?
Who has the authority to decide whether to cancel further out responding units?
Which areas will the Heavy Engine response be applied to?
Which areas will the Heavy Engine response be applied to?
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Which station will primarily respond to entrapment calls south of its location?
Which station will primarily respond to entrapment calls south of its location?
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What equipment has been placed on Engine 705?
What equipment has been placed on Engine 705?
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Study Notes
Engine 705 - Heavy Engine Resource Type
- Effective February 29, 2024, Engine 705 will respond as a "heavy engine" on vehicle entrapment calls.
- The heavy engine will be added to the response package if the assigned Heavy Rescue (E705) will take more than 5 minutes to arrive and Engine 705 is closer by at least 1 second.
- The incident commander has the autonomy to cancel further responding units based on scene conditions.
- The heavy engine response will be applied in the areas shaded in red.
- For single-car, single-compartment calls south of Station 5, Engine 705 will be the primary rescue resource.
- Units on Klawan and Deerbrook will have a crew of five for now.
- Engine 705 is equipped with a full complement of cutters, spreaders, and irons.
Important Notes
- Report any response issues, questions, or concerns up the chain of command.
- Assistant Chief of Operations, Chris Whaley, will be monitoring responses and gathering feedback from personnel over the coming weeks.
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Description
Learn about the new response protocol for Engine 705 as a heavy engine resource in vehicle entrapment calls in the St. Johns Fire District.
