Types of Fire Alarms

1st Alarm – Structure Fire
Response:

• Battalion Chief
• 4 – Engine Companies
• 1 – Ladder (Truck) Company

2nd Alarm – Additional Units Needed
Response:

• Engine Company
• Ladder Company

Supervisory Alarm – Fire Alarm Activation, Water Flow Activation
Response:

• Engine Company
• Ladder Company

EMS Alarm – Medical Alarm, Vehicle Accident
Response:

• Engine or Ladder
• Vehicle Accident with injuries - Three companies one with extrication equipment

Still Alarm – Carbon Monoxide Check, Vehicle Fire, Assist Call, Smell of Gas, etc. (Usually a call requiring a one company response)
Response:

• One Company

Airport Alert – Aircraft Emergency
Response:

• Battalion Chief
• Truck Company
• 2 – Engine Companies