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Author: Addison Fire Department
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M.A.B.A.S Division XII
Policies and Procedures

Date Approved: | 05/29/97 | Part: | Technical Rescue
Date Revised: | 03/28/02 | Number: | 1.5
Replaces: | 05/29/97 | Page: | of
Source(s):  MABAS Division XII

Subject:	System Activation

When a fire department determines that a technical rescue response is required, they will contact MABAS Division XII (DuComm) and request a “Technical Rescue Alarm”.

When requesting a technical rescue box alarm, the department asking for the alarm will supply MABAS Division XII (DuComm) MABAS with the following information:

A.	The name of the requesting department.

B.	The type of the alarm requested and the box alarm number requested.

C.	The level of the alarm requested.

D.	Nature of the incident (i.e. rope rescue, confined space, trench or collapse).

E.	The location of the incident.  Include address and name of the building when applicable.

F.	Staging location.

MABAS Division XII (DuComm) will respond by setting off the appropriate response agencies as outlined in the respective agencies response cards.  After the tones have been activated, the dispatch will notify personnel of the technical rescue box alarm.

As the technical rescue team members respond to the alarm from their homes, they shall contact their respective Departments to advise of their availability and a possible ETA.

The first arriving technical rescue team member will conduct a size-up of the situation and make a determination as to how many team members will be needed to facilitate a safe and proper rescue.  This responsibility will be as a sector officer to assist the incident commander.  Once all of the victims have been safely rescued or recovered, the requesting department Chief or Fire Ground Commander will advise MABAS Division XII (DuComm) to strike out the alarm for technical rescue.