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HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT
DIRECTIVE PURPOSE:
This directive establishes the procedure to be followed for all department responses including emergency and non-emergency responses. The intent of this directive is to reduce accidents and create a safe response.
SCOPE:
This directive applies to all members of the Hartford Fire Department.
PROCEDURE:
Emergency Response:
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All members will be seated; seat belts will be buckled at all times.
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All visual and audible devices will be used.
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All emergency vehicles will stop at all controlled intersections.
Non-Emergency Response:
A non-emergency response will be considered one of the following:
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Water leak
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Bomb scare
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When companies are responding to anther station to cover another company
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When returning from alarms.
Number: DD 23 SUPPRESSION Date of Issue: November 1, 2010
Subject:
Department Emergency, Non-Emergency & Discretionary Responses Authority of: Edward Casares, Jr., Fire Chief