FF15-07- Automatic CAD Move Ups

Question 1

Why did BFES switch to the Automated CAD Move Up program?

Answer 1

• previous model of manual move up did not meet response time mandate- specifically the length of time it takes an apparatus from a two truck station to enter the area needing coverage.

Question 2

How were manual move ups initiated?

Answer 2

• once 1 or more vehicles were no longer available to provide emergency coverage of their response area.

Question 3

What did the process of manual move ups consist of?

Answer 3

• choosing vehicles from closest 2 truck station.

Question 4

What was the date Automated Move Ups started?

Answer 4

April 20, 2015.

Question 5

How are Automated Move Ups chosen?

Answer 5

-CAD will mathematically calculate and choose the closet station (not dependeant on 1 or 2 truck station) and move the available truck in the coverage area.

Question 6

What is the timeframe that is allowed to provide coverage?

Answer 6

• 10 -12 minutes

Question 7

When are manual move ups initiated?

Answer 7

• after automatic move ups have left all stations with only one apparatus.

Question 8

At whose discretion are manual move ups decided to ensure the city has adequate coverage?

Answer 8

• Communications Officer

Question 9

What is the success of the Automatic Move Ups dependent on?

Answer 9

• feedback

Question 10

Who does one forward any comments about the Automatied CAD Move Ups to?

Answer 10

• Platoon Chief

Question 11

How long was the review of the program?

Answer 11

• 3 months

Question 12

What policy refers to time to achieve area coverage?

Answer 12

Policy #5-27B