B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses (06-10-2010)

Question 1

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

In what (2) counties does AFD have written Auto and/or Mutual Aid agreements with ESDs?

Answer 1

Travis and Williamson Counties

Question 2

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

AFD will respond to what from any Request for Assistance from:

Answer 2

Any governmental agency

Question 3

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

Normally, what will be the sole determinant of which jurisdiction an incident is located in and the associated response plan?

Answer 3

AFD Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)

Question 4

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

AFD will respond to any reasonable emergency RA from any non-fire governmental entity/agency within what (3) Counties?

Answer 4

1. Hays
2. Travis
3. Williamson Counties

Question 5

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

If a City of Austin vehicle is involved in an incident in Hays County, who will maintain command as the authority having jurisdiction?

Answer 5

AFD

Question 6

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

If on-scene Command from a Travis County ESD requests a second alarm for any structure fire incident outside of the City of Austin, Fire dispatch shall send what units and from what jurisdictions?

Answer 6

• Closest 2 pumpers
• Closest aerial from any neighboring jurisdiction within Travis County

Question 7

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

Who will respond in addition to the 1 pumper to an ESD/FD request mutual aid for a multi-unit tactical incidents including but not limited to: structure fire, Rescue Incident, or Haz-Mat incident?

Answer 7

Batt Chief

Question 8

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

If an ESD/FD specifically asks for an aerial or brush truck for mutual aid, who all will respond?

Answer 8

• The aerial or brush truck
• 1 pumper
• BC

Question 9

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

If an ESD/FD requests mutual aid to a non-multi unit incident, who will respond?

Answer 9

1 pumper

Question 10

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

Who has the authority to send other specialized equipment to the initial mutual aid request?

Answer 10

Shift Commander

Question 11

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

Unless it is determined there is an imminent life safety threat, how will AFD act on mutual aid hazmat alarms?

Answer 11

In an advisory capacity only

Question 12

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

In those hazmat mutual aid cases, AFD will not take Command, but will:

Answer 12

Take actions necessary to stabilize the incident

Question 13

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

Single unit Auto aid response is usually:

Answer 13

The closest unit

Question 14

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

Multiple unit Auto aid incidents will be dispatched according to the response plans of the:

Answer 14

Home jurisdiction

Question 15

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

If AFD units respond to an Auto Aid multi-unit incident outside of the city limits, what else should be added to the call?

Answer 15

BC

Question 16

[B204.1 Cross Jurisdictional Responses]

AFD will respond to all incidents within Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties where the incident involves (3):

Answer 16

1. AISD Campuses and facilities
2. City of Austin property (i.e. city vehicle)
3. Incidents within the city limits of Sunset Valley