Posted July 31, 2018 Is there a response matrix for structure fire and other emergencies for lafd thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 31, 2018 I wish I still had access to the Manual of Operations (MOPS) Volume 2. Emergency Operations. It spells out what the dispatch criteria is for different incidents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 2, 2018 I know I can’t find it anywhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 2, 2018 I need to find an lafd buff who has all this stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 3, 2018 This is from LAFD library, before it went behind the firewall. Category A - Not less than 4 companies, not less than 1 truck. Nearest Light Force dispatched. Required flow <4500 gpm Category B - Not less than 6 companies, not less than 2 trucks. Apartments, Hotels, higher than 4 stories. Commercials greater than 15,000 sq/ft and two floors " " " 10,000 sq/ft and one floor under one roof. Schools, Hospitals and Churches. Required flow >4500 gpm Category C - Not less than 4 companies, 3 engines and 1 truck Special Assignments - Brush, Harbor, Airport. Category D - Automatic Alarms 1 engine and 1 truck on initial dispatch, Full assignment on confirmation. EMS BLS non-emergency - Nearest BLS resource BLS emergency - Nearest BLS resource ALS Emergency - Closest ALS resource ALS High Risk - Closest resource and ALS resource This is at least five years old, but fairly close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 12, 2019 Good stuff thank you!!!! is there a response for rail incident or is that a cat b response also ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 12, 2019 A rail incident would be categorized as a “Physical Rescue” train. The dispatch would vary depending on the caller’s description. Freight train vs passenger train. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites