711 Emergency Committee - SOP

711 Emergency Committee - Standard Operating Procedure

Scene Command calls Menands Dispatcher to activate 711Emergency with MFD Ladies Auxiliary

• Menands Dispatcher pulls Ladies Auxiliary 711 Contact list – call is placed to Chair if no answer then contact the Ladies Auxiliary President.
• Dispatcher will communicate type of assistance needed:
  • Structure fire (5-6 hours)– make food for men
  • Hazmat Spill – just water and/or coffee
  • Major Traffic Accident
  • Other

Dispatcher will also monitor situation of a long duration call to determine if additional support will be needed from Ladies Auxiliary.

• Dispatcher will relay if items should be brought to scene and who to report to.
• 711 Chair will start Call tree
• Members will be instructed to report to Firehouse to begin preparation if needed.
• Mutual aid calls – if additional help is needed Auxiliary should reach out to sister companies.
  • Shaker Road
  • Schuyler Heights
  • Ladies Auxiliary will develop a Stock item list for staples to be kept in the store room to use as necessary.
  • Fire Company will purchase the food – Ladies Auxiliary will keep stock up to date.  Create a replenishment list – as something is used so it will be replaced to keep items on hand.  Coordinate list with Fire Company House Chairman. Budget for these items is $200.00
  • Fire Company will provide the Ladies Auxiliary with reflective vests to be worn by auxiliary members who will transport items to scene.
  • Ladies Auxiliary members should report to scene commander or fire police to drop items off at designated area.
  • Coffee Carafe and coolers will be kept in the storage room for use to transport items needed.
  • Fire Company Liaison is responsible to return any items to the store room from scene.