Why is it important for Titusville to maintain an average 4-minute response time?
Currently, Titusville Fire and Emergency Services maintains 4-minute averaged response time from initial receipt of the 9-1-1 call for emergency service. Response times relate directly to the level of service provided by a fire/rescue department. Two elements that rapid response time can influence are fire flashover and medical injuries. FIRES/FIRE RESCUES: The initial period need for fires to build to ntolerable temperatures is around 4 minutes (dependent upon fire loads and fire fuels present). From 4 minutes to 8 minutes of duration, ire temperatures can triple to over 1,200 degrees. This can create a phenomenon known as flashover. With the intense heat, the fire then begins to generate its own wind system, which adds to the intensity and rapidity of the fire and its effect. One of the keys to rapid fire intervention, rescue, minimization of damage to the structure, and optimal safety to firefighting personnel is to arrive quickly and prevent the fire from rapidly increasing in its
