Types of Alerts
TYPES OF INCIDENTS THAT MEET CRITERIA FOR DISPATCH:
Working Fires
Defined as a minimum first-alarm assignment working at a structure fire with at least one hand line operating with an established water supply (either from a hydrant or from tankers). Companies are actively involved in firefighting.
Hazardous Materials Incidents
Serious incidents involving hazardous materials units. Genuine incidents are usually indicated by evacuations, environmental threats, hot zones and prolonged operations. These incidents may include confined space or technical rescues.
Mass Casualty Incidents
Defined as incidents with at least six injuries requiring emergency transport. CFP does not dispatch routine traffic collisions or entrapments. Collisions that involve three or more fatalities may be dispatched.
Weather Related Emergencies
Tornadoes, hurricanes or extensive flooding requiring a large fire-rescue service response. County based watches and warnings from the National Weather Service.