Procedures For Withdrawal Or Emergency Evac

Question 1

Define tactical withdrawal vs Emergency Evacuation

Answer 1

Coordinated with specific direction on the relocation of units and their equipment operating from an area deemed untenable, to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations

Emergency Evacuation demands the immediate withdrawal of personnel out of the structure. Crews should maintain hoselines to help cool firefighters when they egress. Evacuation tones and Horns are also used on an evacuation

Question 2

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Answer 2

Cease what they are doing and exit the structure

Evac tone 15 seconds
ICs key 4N and 4O

Drivers sound air horn 15 seconds while evac tones are going off