Purpose:

To provide a clear and concise understanding of the response procedures for mutual aid calls in Augusta County.

Policy:

When a call is received, the appropriate apparatus shall immediately respond following SOG Comm 04-001 (Radio Procedures). The first out piece shall not wait for volunteers no matter the nature of the call.

Radio traffic from response vehicles will be kept on Wintergreen 1 unless they are the only unit responding to the call. Examples: first response or ALS assists.

Fire Incidents: Only the apparatus requested will respond with two career persons and any immediately available volunteers.

Rescue Incidents: Only the apparatus requested will respond with one career person and any immediately available volunteers.

Volunteers will respond using a quick response vehicle if appropriate.

Minimum staffing does apply to these calls. If at minimum staffing, the shift captain will notify Augusta ECC on the assigned operational frequency and tone for any available volunteers.