Purpose:

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

Policy:

When a call is received, the appropriate apparatus shall respond following SOG Comm 04-001 (Radio Procedures).

Only the apparatus requested will respond with two career provider and any available volunteers.

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

If staffing is at four then two career staff will respond and one person shall transfer to the opposite station to maintain one career staff at each station.

If staffing is at three then one career staff shall respond and tone for any available volunteer to meet you at the scene. If necessary, one person shall transfer to the opposite station to maintain one career staff at each station.