Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?
Fire Department units are dispatched according to information received by the 9-1-1 operator. The department thinks overcautiously when they respond to citizens in need of help. In other words, the firefighters are prepared to deal with the worst that could happen. Discovering that we need more units once we arrive is often too late. We have learned from experience that it is better to have too much help than not enough. A structure fire requires a number of people to do all the assigned tasks. Firefighting teams are assigned certain responsibilities such as fire extinguishment, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, safety, accountability and rapid intervention teams when firefighters become trapped or injured.
Fire Department units are dispatched according to information received by the 9-1-1 operator. The fire department’s philosophy is to get our firefighters there as soon as possible and be prepared to encounter the worst that could happen. There may be three fire department vehicles on the scene for what appears to be a “simple” incident. However, in emergency services we have learned that if we assume something is “simple,” we can be horribly mistaken. The winner in these situations will always be the citizen who needs help.
Fire Department units are dispatched according to information received by the 9-1-1 operator. The New Hanover County Fire Department thinks overcautiously when they respond to citizens in need of help. In other words, the firefighters are prepared to deal with the worst that could happen. Discovering that we need more units once we arrive is often too late. We have learned from experience that its better to have too much help than not enough. A structure fire requires a number of people to do all the assigned tasks. Firefighting teams are assigned certain responsibilities such as fire fighting, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, safety, accountability and rapid intervention teams when firefighters become trapped or injured.
Fire Department units are dispatched according to the information provided to the 9-1-1 emergency dispatcher. Northshore Fire Department has developed response plans based upon the resources that could be necessary for each type of event. Although not every resource is used on every alarm, the potential for use remains high and thus having the resource immediately available is an important factor in having a successful outcome for the emergency event. Our department’s philosophy is to have our firefighters arrive at the location as soon as possible. Therefore, we respond the closest unit(s) available. The first arriving vehicle may be an engine, an aid car, a rescue truck or a command staff vehicle. The first arriving crew will set up a plan of action and communicate this plan to any other responding units. Although the arrival of multiple fire department vehicles for a “simple” incident may seem excessive, we must be prepared for the worst. Assuming the call is “simple” can have devas
Fire Department units are dispatched according to information received by the 9-1-1 operator. A structure fire requires a number of people to do all the assigned tasks. Firefighting teams are assigned certain responsibilities such as fire suppression, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, safety, accountability, and rapid intervention teams when firefighters become trapped or injured. The Jefferson Fire Department would rather be overcautious when they respond to citizens in need of help. They are always prepared to deal with the worst that could happen. Discovering that more units are needed once they arrive is often too late. The Department has learned it is better to have too much help than not enough.
