7.7.3 Mutual And Automatic Aid Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the purpose of the Mutual/Automatic Aid standard operating procedure?
It addresses resources available for emergencies, requesting aid, interacting with aid agencies, documentation, reporting, and cost/resource recovery.
Who does the Mutual/Automatic Aid SOG cover?
It covers all members responding to or requesting mutual and automatic aid for emergencies.
What is Automatic Aid?
A plan developed between two or more fire departments for immediate joint response on first alarms.
What is a Mutual Aid Agreement?
A written intergovernmental agreement between agencies that they will assist one another upon request.
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Dispatch, which aids dispatchers in sending the correct emergency units.
What is the role of the Office In Charge (OIC)?
An individual at the rank of Lieutenant or higher functioning as the supervisor for a fire department work shift.
What is the geographical area for Newport Fire/EMS response?
The City of Newport and the City of Woodlawn.
How many response districts are there in Newport Fire/EMS?
There are five response districts.
What should the Officer in Charge do when additional units are needed?
Implement the mutual aid system based on an evaluation of safety, risk, needs, and available units.
How are requests for mutual aid made?
Requests are made through Campbell County Dispatch.
What is the response for an Automatic Fire Alarm?
1 Command, 2 Engines, 1 Truck, 1 Medic.
What is the minimum response to a mutual aid request for serious incidents?
A shift commander, fire unit, and medic unit.
What must be established between the on-site incident commander and mutual aid companies?
A direct communication link.
What is a target hazard?
Structures that pose extraordinary danger due to size, configuration, contents, location, or other significant factors.
What is Newport Fire/EMS’s role in a Signal 500 response?
Medic 982 is the agreed response unit for mass casualty incidents at the Northern Kentucky Greater Cincinnati Airport.
