Office of the Fire Marshal

Mutual and Automatic Aid Plan and Program

for the

Fire District

City of Ottawa

Fire Co-ordinator Chief Rick Larabie

Ottawa Fire Department

Issue Date: September 2007

Index

Foreword.......................................................................................................................... 4

Purpose of the Mutual Aid Plan.......................................................................................... 5

Authority........................................................................................................................... 5

Definitions......................................................................................................................... 5

Principles of Operation of Mutual Aid Plans in Ontario....................................................... 7

Mutual Aid System Components........................................................................................ 8

Minimum Conditions for Participation in Programs

1. Mutual Aid.............................................................................................................. 8

2. Provincial CBRN/HUSAR Resources...................................................................... 10

3. (Optional) Automatic Aid......................................................................................... 11

4. (Optional) C/D/R Hazardous Materials Response Support....................................... 12

5. (Optional) C/D/R Extrication Response Support....................................................... 14

6. (Optional) C/D/R Specialized Rescue Support......................................................... 14

Activation of Mutual Aid Plan............................................................................................ 15

Criteria for Appointment as Fire Co-ordinator or Alternate................................................. 16

Appointment Process for Fire Co-ordinators and Alternate................................................. 17

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Office of the Fire Marshal........................................................................................ 17

2. Participants.............................................................................................................. 18

3. Fire Co-ordinator.................................................................................................... 18

4. Zone Co-ordinator.................................................................................................. 19

5. Participating Fire Chiefs........................................................................................... 19

Fire Co-ordinators Protection From Personal Liability and Indemnification.......................... 20

Municipal Liability and Indemnity....................................................................................... 20

Related Programs

Mutual Aid Associations.............................................................................................. 21

Fire Co-ordinators’ Conferences and Meetings............................................................ 21

Appendices

Appendix A - Ottawa Fire Services Structure and Composition.......................................... .22

Appendix B - Ottawa Fire Services Apparatus Distribution by Station................................ .23

Appendix C - Summary of Equipment................................................................................ .24

Appendix D - Fire Stations (Full-Time) ............................................................................. .31

Appendix E - Fire Stations (Volunteer) ............................................................................. .32

Appendix F - Ottawa Fire Services Mutual Aid Contact List.............................................. .33

Appendix G - Mutual Aid Activation Report...................................................................... .34

Appendix H - Contacting the Office of the Fire Marshal .................................................... .35

Appendix I – Running Assignments................................................................................. …36

Appendix J - Sample By-Law Authorizing Participation in Mutual Aid............................. …52

Appendix K – Request to Replace Fire Co-ordinator or Alternate................................... …53

Appendix L – Request to Temporarily Appoint Fire Co-ordinator or Alternate………..54

Appendix M – Fire Co-ordinator’s Check List................................................................ …55

Appendix N – Form For Proposal to Change Provincial Mutual Aid Plan…………...…56

Appendix O –Mutual Aid Notification and Radio Procedure Operations Guideline (Pending) .…..58

Foreword

The attached plan was developed by the Office of the Fire Marshal in consultation with fire co-ordinators appointed by the Fire Marshal for the Province of Ontario to develop and co-ordinate county, district and region plans appropriate to local needs and circumstances.

Local counties, districts and region mutual aid systems will adopt the content of the plan as presented here. It will, however, be necessary for the participants to determine locally if the county, district or region mutual aid plan will include the automatic aid, hazardous materials and/or extrication program in the base document. In such cases it will be necessary to identify, within the plan, the participants in the various programs.

The local fire co-ordinator will be responsible for completing the running assignments, summary of contact information and list of local resources portions of the plan and submitting them to the Office of the Fire Marshal annually or as significant changes to the plan occur. Examples of significant changes include additions and deletions of major apparatus and equipment, staffing changes with the potential to affect emergency response, changes in senior officers and changes to emergency, business and personal telephone numbers of senior officers. The Office of the Fire Marshal will maintain a central inventory of all current mutual aid plans.

Local counties, districts and region mutual aid plans may adopt any or all of the appendices attached to this document based on local needs and circumstances. The appendices are intended to provide a local county, district or region with the ability to attach additional information to the base document that they will assist local participants in the day-to-day application and use of the plan. There is no requirement to submit the appendices to the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Purpose of the Mutual Aid Plan

· To provide authority and general direction to fire co-ordinators for the co-ordination of mutual aid systems and associated fire protection services activated within the local county, district or region, as well as with neighbouring counties, districts or regions, inter-provincially and internationally.

· To provide clarification to municipalities of the roles and responsibilities of fire co-ordinators within the mutual aid system.

· To provide other emergency management agencies with an understanding of the fire co-ordinators role within the mutual aid system.

Authority

Fire department personnel appointed by the Fire Marshal as fire co-ordinators shall fulfill the duties and responsibilities as instructed by the Fire Marshal (Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997, Section 7).

Fire co-ordinators

7.  (1)  The Fire Marshal may appoint fire co-ordinators for such areas as may be designated in the appointment. 1997, c. 4, s. 7 (1).

Duties

(2)  A fire co-ordinator shall, subject to the instructions of the Fire Marshal,

(a) establish and maintain a mutual aid plan under which the fire departments that serve the designated area agree to assist each other in the event of an emergency; and

(b) perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Fire Marshal. 1997, c. 4, s. 7 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. N, s. 1

Definitions

In this document,

Acceptable - means acceptable to the fire co-ordinator and participating fire chiefs in consultation with the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Alternate Fire Co-ordinator - means the person appointed by the Fire Marshal, under the authority of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 to act in absence of the fire co-ordinator.

Automatic Aid - means any agreement under which a municipality agrees to provide an initial response to fires, rescues and emergencies that may occur in a part of another municipality where a fire department in the municipality is capable of responding more quickly than any fire department situated in the other municipality; or a municipality agrees to provide a supplemental response to fires, rescues and emergencies that may occur in a part of another municipality where a fire department in the municipality is capable of providing the quickest supplemental response to fires, rescues and emergencies occurring in the part of another municipality

Company – means a complement of personnel operating one or more pieces of apparatus under the control of a supervisor.

Council - means the council of a municipality participating in the mutual aid plan.

Cover - means the fire department that is available to provide back-up coverage to another fire department that is providing help to another fire department in the event of a mutual aid plan activation

Fire Chief - means the person appointed by a participant in the mutual aid plan as the head of the fire department

Fire Co-ordinator - means the person appointed by the Fire Marshal, under the authority of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 to co-ordinate the mutual aid plan, or the person appointed by the Fire Marshal to act in absence of the fire co-ordinator

Fire Department - means a group of firefighters authorized to provide fire protection services by a municipality, group of municipalities or by an agreement made under section 3 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act.

Fire Protection Adviser - means a person employed by the Office of the Fire Marshal, Field Fire Protection Services section, to provide advice and assistance to municipalities and fire departments

Fire Protection Services - means fire suppression, fire prevention, fire safety education, communication, training of persons involved in provision of fire protection services, rescue and emergency services and the delivery of all those services

First Nation Community - means a band as defined in the Indian Act (Canada)

Help Call - means the fire department that is called to assist another fire department in the event of a mutual aid plan activation

Home Fire Chief - means the fire chief of the municipality, community or area experiencing a major emergency

Home Fire Department - means the fire department of the municipality, community or area experiencing a major emergency

Incident Management System – means the program used by the county/district/region to establish a standard approach to incident management, priorities, action planning, and resource utilisation.

Major Emergency - means a situation that, in the opinion of the local fire chief, constitutes a danger of major proportions to life, property and/or the environment and that exceeds the capability of the local fire department.

Municipality – means local municipality as defined in the Municipal Act

Mutual Aid - means a program to provide/receive assistance in the case of a major emergency in a municipality, community or area.

Mutual Aid Association - means an association created to provide a forum for discussion on matters relating to mutual aid operations and generally for improving the administration and operation of member departments. The association does not discuss policy matters related to the mutual aid system.

Mutual Aid Plan or System - means the mutual aid plan developed under the authority of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 and direction of the Fire Marshal to facilitate provision of fire protection services to the residents of a county, district or region under a co-ordinated and co-operative system.

Participant - means an organization, approved by the Fire Marshal, or a municipality which operates or manages a fire department that meets and maintains the requirements for participation in the mutual aid plan

Unorganized Territory - means a geographic area without municipal organization

Zone Fire Co-ordinator - means the person appointed by the Fire Marshal, under the authority of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 to co-ordinate a geographic portion of the county, district or region mutual aid plan under the direction of the county, district or region fire coordinator.

The Principles of Operation of Mutual Aid Plans in Ontario

· To promote adequate and coordinated efforts to minimize loss of life and property and damage to the environment through efficient utilization of fire and other resources in the event of a mutual aid activation during times of natural or man-made emergencies.

· To provide the organizational framework necessary to effectively manage mutual aid resources within a unified incident management system.

Mutual Aid System Components

This mutual aid plan embodies the action to be taken by participants to engage in the following program components.

1. Activate mutual aid during a major emergency where the home fire department is committed and/or the situation cannot be contained or controlled with available resources.

2. Activate the provincial CBRN or HUSAR response system.

3. (Optional) Activate a county, district or region automatic aid program.

4. (Optional) Activate a county, district or region hazardous materials support response.

5. (Optional) Activate a county, district or region extrication support response.

6. (Optional) Activate a county, district or region specialized rescue support response.

Minimal Conditions for Participation in Programs

1. Mutual Aid

A. A request for help or cover by any other participant in the mutual aid plan takes priority over any other agreements entered into by another participant.

B. The fire chief, or designate, may refuse to supply the requested response to occurrences if such response personnel, apparatus or equipment are required to provide fire protection services in the local municipality. Similarly, the fire chief, or designate, may order the return of such apparatus, equipment or personnel that is responding to, or is at, the scene of a mutual aid activation if it is required to provide fire protection services in the local municipality. In such cases the fire chief must notify the fire co-ordinator or designate of his/her actions.

C. The participating fire department must be established and regulated by a municipal by-law.

Note: Where unorganized territories, First Nation communities, or federal properties form part of the mutual aid plan, alternative authorization may be accepted.

D. Council must confirm the fire chief of a municipal fire department, by by-law or a similar method of authorization. The Office of the Fire Marshal must appoint the fire chief of a fire department established for an unorganized territory.

E. A by-law must be passed by council authorizing its fire department’s participation in the mutual aid plan. Fire departments serving unorganized territories must be authorized to participate through an agreement signed by the Office of the Fire Marshal.

F. A participating fire department must have adequate resources to handle day-to-day emergencies in its own jurisdiction.

G. A participating fire department must be acceptable to:

· the fire chief(s) of the fire department(s) to be its first response for mutual aid assistance;

· the fire chief(s) of the fire department(s) it will be first response to for mutual aid assistance; and,

· the fire co-ordinator

H. Triple combination pumpers and water tank trucks are the basic vehicles intended to be used for response. Where the fire co-ordinator and the participating fire chiefs agree rescue vehicles, aerial ladder trucks, and other specialized vehicles and/or services may be included.

Note: This does not mean a municipality with an aerial ladder truck is obligated to make it available to a municipality that does not have one to reciprocate the service.

I. Local personnel will be in overall command of the mutual aid activation and will be responsible for co-ordination of local resources and those of the responding fire department(s).

J. Participants in the mutual aid system will adopt and implement an approved incident management system by December 31, 2006.

K. Fire chiefs of fire departments requesting assistance through the mutual aid plan shall report in writing, to the fire co-ordinator, on forms included in this plan, within one week of the occurrence.

L. Fire chiefs shall notify the fire co-ordinator of all significant changes as they occur, regarding stations, personnel, apparatus and/or equipment.

M. Radio communication procedures shall be in accordance with principles and policies agreed upon by the participating fire chiefs.

N. Minimum requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act must be met as it pertains to fire departments.

O. Fire chiefs shall provide copies of agreements for fire protection to the fire co-ordinator, if requested by the fire co-ordinator.

P. An applicant to participate in mutual aid that fails to meet the criteria as agreed to by the participating fire chiefs of the area, in conjunction with the fire co-ordinator and approved by the OFM Emergency Management and Response Unit, will not be accepted as a member of the mutual aid plan.

Q. The fire co-ordinator will consult with the OFM Emergency Management and Response Unit when a participant fails to maintain the established criteria for participation in the mutual aid plan. The participant will be given a written notice by the fire co-ordinator to have the deficiencies corrected. Failure to maintain the established criteria to the satisfaction of the fire co-ordinator and the Office of the Fire Marshal Emergency Management and Response Unit shall result in removal from the system.

R. Mutual aid assistance is to be provided to participants on a reciprocal basis i.e. no costs involved.

S. Mutual aid is not immediately available for areas that receive fire protection under a fire protection agreement. The municipality, unorganized territory or First Nations community purchasing fire protection is responsible for arranging an acceptable response for back-up[1] fire protection services. In those cases where the emergency requirements exceed those available through the purchase agreement and the back-up service provider the mutual aid plan can be activated for the agreement area.

2. Provincial CBRN and HUSAR Resources

The province has developed a system to provide chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response (CBRN) and heavy urban search and rescue (HUSAR) response capability support to local communities. The system operates under the following conditions.

· Initial response to CBRN and HUSAR emergencies are a local responsibility. More advanced support may be available locally through the mutual aid system or a contracted service provider, which includes contracted support from another municipality through a fire protection services agreement or an automatic aid agreement and contracted support from a commercial provider.

· It is intended that CBRN teams and a HUSAR team strategically located in designated cities, and operating under a memorandum of understanding with the Province of Ontario will also be available to support local responders.

· The expectations and capabilities of responding CBRN Teams shall be based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard 472: Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents. That standard provides for the following levels.

· Level 1: Awareness of what constitutes a hazardous materials incident

· Level 2: Capacity to carry out limited response activities

· Level 3: Capacity to mitigate hazardous materials incidents

· The expectations and capabilities of the responding HUSAR team shall be based on the National Fire Protection Association Standard 1670: Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents. That standard provides for the following levels.

· Level 1: Awareness of what constitutes a technical rescue incident

· Level 2: Capacity to carry out limited response activities

· Level 3: Capacity to mitigate technical rescue incidents

Activation of resources:

A. It is anticipated that a municipality requiring the assistance of a CBRN or HUSAR team will have initiated, or be in the process of declaring, an emergency, pursuant to the Emergency Management Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E-9.

[1] Back-up fire protection service could be in the form of a first response agreement or automatic aid.

B. All requests for assistance for a CBRN or HUSAR team will be received and co-ordinated through the Emergency Management Ontario Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC). 1-866-314-0472

C. Should an emergency occur in a locality that in the opinion of the fire co-ordinator, or his/her designate, cannot be addressed through the resources of the local fire department, the mutual aid system or contracted service providers, he/she shall consider requests from local communities and contact the PEOC to request the response of a CBRN or HUSAR team.

D. The decision to activate one or more of the teams as part of the provincial response to an emergency will be approved by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Assistant Deputy Minister or his/her designate.

E. The PEOC will be responsible for overall coordination and direction of the response and for any necessary funding to support the activation of a CBRN or HUSAR team.

F. Local personnel will be in overall command of the emergency situation and will be responsible for coordination of local resources and those of the responding fire department(s).

G. The individual activities of a CBRN or HUSAR team will be under the command of the officer‑in‑charge of the CBRN or HUSAR team.

H. The CBRN response teams are not intended to fight fires involving hazardous materials. When fire departments respond to hazardous material fires, the normal method of activating mutual aid is to be followed for additional fire suppression assistance.

9. The CBRN or HUSAR team will not respond outside its home municipality as part of the memorandum of understanding unless deployed by the PEOC. When the CBRN or HUSAR team is mistakenly called directly by agencies or persons other than the fire co-ordinator, the CBRN or HUSAR team will immediately notify the local fire department to respond and shall stand by to respond if required.

J. Nothing in the memorandums of understanding with the province prevents the CBRN or HUSAR teams from responding outside their home municipalities under a fire protection services agreement or automatic aid agreement or like agreement or arrangement between the team’s municipality and another participant.

3. (Optional) Automatic Aid

Improvements may be made to the overall effectiveness of the mutual aid system by implementing an automatic aid program within the mutual aid system. Potential improvements include:

· The quickest available fire station immediately responds to a call for service, regardless of municipal boundaries.

· The assembly time of an adequate fire attack team may be reduced (the fire attack team may be made up of personnel and equipment from more than one fire department).

· Equipment and personnel may be made available, particularly at the outer extremities of municipalities, which are neither practical nor reasonable for municipalities to provide for themselves due to the financial demands inherent with their provision.

Program Participation

A. A participant in an automatic aid program that forms part of the mutual aid plan must meet and maintain the requirements for participation in the mutual aid plan.

B. Fire departments entering into automatic aid agreements must notify the affected fire co-ordinator(s).

C. Supplying fire departments must ensure sufficient resources remain available in their own municipality or area to provide initial responses to emergency calls.

D. Communications systems should be in place to support the simultaneous and co-ordinated response of required fire departments.

E. First arriving companies will initiate an incident management system in accordance with those agreed to in the mutual aid plan. The home fire department shall assume command of the incident after arrival at the scene.

F. Activation of additional apparatus, equipment and personnel in the home municipality is not automatic aid. Such a response is expected and should be ordered into action whenever necessary.

G. Where a municipality purchases fire protection services, for a fee or any other consideration, for its jurisdiction or any part of it, automatic aid may be activated. In the event that the first call for additional assistance is required in an area where fire protection services are usually purchased from a neighbouring municipality, the responding fire department may charge for its service; these are not mutual aid plan responses.

H. A request for mutual aid plan response has priority over any requests such as automatic aid. Automatic aid responses are secondary to mutual aid obligations.

I. Automatic aid, unlike mutual aid, is not intended to be provided to the receiving municipality at no charge. A request for day-to-day assistance, as opposed to a request for help at a major fire or other emergency, should be on a cost recovery basis.

4. (Optional) County, District or Region Hazardous Materials Response Support

Improvements may be made to the overall effectiveness of the mutual aid system by implementing a hazardous materials response support program within the mutual aid system. Potential improvements include:

· The closest available specialized assistance immediately responds to a call for service, regardless of municipal boundaries.

· The Fire Department is trained and equipped to (Operations/ Technician) Level for hazardous material incident response and has agreed to respond and provide assistance throughout the county, district or region when requested by participating fire departments.

· The response team will perform (Operations/Technician) Level hazardous material response/mitigation activities only.

Note: Requesting fire departments must train responding firefighters to the (Awareness/Operations) Level described in NFPA 472 2002 Edition to assist the response team, as required.

Program Participation

1. The hazardous materials response team is activated by request through the ________________ Communications Centre (insert phone number).
2. The home fire department must respond, assume command, arrange to secure the area and remain in attendance for the duration of the incident.
3. The home fire department will supply apparatus, equipment and personnel for fire suppression and required support for the hazardous materials response team.
4. When the home fire department arrives at the scene first, it will:

· contact the response team by radio, as soon as possible;

· give updates relevant to the nature and extent of the incident;

· identify the product(s) involved, if possible;

· give safest routes to the incident and staging area; and,

· identify the sector (or person) the response team should report to upon arrival.

5. The hazardous materials response team is not intended to fight fires involving hazardous materials. When fire departments respond to hazardous material fires, the normal method of activating mutual aid is to be followed for additional fire suppression assistance.

6. Upon request by the home fire chief or designate, the Fire Department will provide technical advice and assistance regarding hazardous material fires. To initiate a request, contact the Fire Department, giving as much information about the incident as possible. The _________ Fire Department will determine if it is necessary to send personnel to the fire scene.

7. Responses by the hazardous materials support units to municipalities or areas purchasing fire protection may be charged directly to that municipality or area as though the response was a fire department receiving a call for fire suppression assistance.

5. (Optional) County, District or Region Extrication Response Support

Improvements may be made to the overall effectiveness of the mutual aid system by implementing an auto extrication response support program within the mutual aid system. Potential improvements include:

· The closest available specialized assistance immediately responds to a call for service, regardless of municipal boundaries.

· The Fire Department(s) is/are trained and equipped to provide auto extrication response support and has/have agreed to respond and provide assistance throughout the county, district or region when requested by participating fire departments

Program Participation

A. The requesting fire department will communicate directly with the fire department closest to the scene with the apparatus, equipment and personnel that is required.

B. The home fire department must respond, assume command and remain in attendance for the duration of the incident.

C. The home fire department will supply apparatus, equipment and personnel for fire suppression, as well as basic extrication and additional support for the extrication support team, as required.

D. When the home fire department arrives at the scene first, it will:

· contact the extrication support team by radio, as soon as possible;

· give updates relevant to the nature and extent of the incident;

· give best routes and where to locate at the incident or staging area; and,

· identify the sector (or person) the support team should report to upon arrival.

E. Responses by the extrication support units to municipalities or areas purchasing fire protection may be charged directly to that municipality or area as though the response was a fire department receiving a call for fire suppression assistance.

6. (Optional) County, District or Region Specialized Rescue Support Program

Improvements may be made to the overall effectiveness of the mutual aid system by implementing a specialized rescue support program within the mutual aid system. Services provided within the program include ________________ (ex. trench rescue) Potential improvements include:

· The closest available specialized assistance immediately responds to a call for service, regardless of municipal boundaries.

· The Fire Department(s) is/are trained and equipped to provide _______________ response support and has/have agreed to respond and provide assistance throughout the county, district or region when requested by participating fire departments

Program Participation

A. The requesting fire department will communicate directly with the fire department closest to the scene with the apparatus, equipment and personnel that is required.

B. The home fire department must respond, assume command and remain in attendance for the duration of the incident.

C. The home fire department will supply apparatus, equipment and personnel for fire suppression, as well as basic support for the _____________ team, as required.

D. When the home fire department arrives at the scene first, it will:

· contact the _____________ team by radio, as soon as possible;

· give updates relevant to the nature and extent of the incident;

· give best routes and where to locate at the incident or staging area; and,

· identify the sector (or person) the support team should report to upon arrival.

E. Responses by the ______________ units to municipalities or areas purchasing fire protection may be charged directly to that municipality or area as though the response was a fire department receiving a call for fire suppression assistance.

Activation of Mutual Aid Plan

Requesting Fire Department

The incident commander, or the communications facility currently serving the incident commander, will communicate directly with the first help call.

A. Identify who you are and give any code word required.

B. Briefly describe the nature of the incident.

C. Give the location of the incident.

D. Be specific about resources required.

E. Provide directions and travel route to the scene as required.

F. Advise who, and on what radio frequency or talk group, to contact for assignment and/or staging location. If common radio frequencies or talk groups are not available direct the responding mutual aid companies to a specific location and advise them whom to contact on arrival. Appendix G – Mutual Aid Notification and Radio Procedures, Operating Guideline (Pending).

First Help Call Fire Department

A. Dispatch required assistance.

B. Notify the fire co-ordinator, or the fire co-ordinator’s communications facility, of the incident and your response.

C. Notify appropriate fire co-ordinator(s), or their communications facility, where the response involves cross county/region/district activation.

Fire Co-ordinator

A. Arrange for cover for home and assisting departments as required.

B. Receive all additional calls for assistance after the first help call.

Note: Inter-county (or district, or region) mutual aid is treated as any other activation. There should be no boundaries when considering mutual aid assistance.

Termination of the Incident

A. The incident commander will determine when assisting resources are no longer required.

B. The incident commander will release resources as soon as possible.

C. The incident commander will notify the fire co-ordinator, or the fire co-ordinator’s communications facility, that assisting resources are no longer required and are being released.

D. Assisting fire department(s) will notify the fire co-ordinator, or the fire co-ordinator’s communications facility, when they have returned to their station(s) and are in service. Assisting includes response to the emergency scene and providing cover at other fire departments.

Criteria for Appointment as Fire Co-ordinator or Alternate

A. Fire chief, deputy fire chief or senior officer with the necessary training and experience to co-ordinate the system

B. Willingness of proposed fire co-ordinator or alternate to fill the role.

C. Agreement of employer for fire co-ordinator or alternate to fill the role

D. Capability to monitor, receive and transfer radio communications within the county, district or region and between other counties, districts and/or regions.

E. Familiarity and continuity within the system.

F. Where possible and where practicable of attainment the fire co-ordinator and alternate come from the same department.

G. Agreeable to the roles and responsibilities as defined in the mutual aid plan.

Appointment Process for Coordinators and Alternates

A. At his/her earliest convenience, the fire co-ordinator notifies the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) Emergency Management and Response Unit (EMR) of pending resignation or vacating of position.

B. The fire co-ordinator makes a recommendation for replacement, based on selection criteria. If possible the fire co-ordinator obtains a letter from the candidate’s CAO or council approving the recommended person for the position.

C. EMR reviews the recommendation in consultation with the local fire protection adviser (FPA).

D. Local FPA confirms with CAO and/or council approval of the recommended person if not submitted by the fire co-ordinator in the original application.

E. EMR forwards the recommendation to the Fire Marshal, for appointment.

F. Fire Marshal (or designate) makes appointment.

G. Access is provided to the OFM fire co-ordinators website by EMR.

H. Local FPA delivers the appointment letter, identification card and wallet badge.

I. FPA reviews the roles and responsibilities.

J. FPA provides latest copy of the fire co-ordinators’ manual.

K. FPA(s) inform local fire departments of the appointment (where required).

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Office of the Fire Marshal

A. Develop and approve the mutual and automatic aid plan and appendices in consultation with fire co-ordinators

B. Review and approve mutual aid plans

C. Maintain a centralized inventory of current mutual aid plans

D. Provide support through specialized resources and equipment, as available

E. Appoint the fire chief of a fire department established for an unincorporated area that is to participate in the mutual aid plan.

F. Authorize fire departments serving unincorporated areas to participate in the mutual aid plan through an agreement signed by the Office of the Fire Marshal.

G. Monitor activations of the mutual aid system.

H. Maintain the fire co-ordinators website and provide regular communications and updates to the fire co-ordinators.

I. Organize and conduct the annual fire co-ordinators’ conference.

J. Review the operations and performance of the mutual aid system.

2. Participants

Participants in the mutual aid plan are responsible for passing a by-law, agreement or alternative acceptable authorization to:

1. Establish and regulate a fire department,
2. Appoint the fire chief of the fire department, and,

C. Authorize participation in the mutual aid plan.

3. Fire Co-ordinator

Fire department personnel appointed by the Fire Marshal as fire co-ordinators shall fulfill the duties and responsibilities as instructed by the Fire Marshal (Fire Protection and Prevention Act 1997, Section 7).

Roles and responsibilities of the position for the purposes of this mutual aid plan include:

A. Develop, review and maintain an up-to-date mutual aid plan, under the instructions of the Fire Marshal of Ontario, and in cooperation with the area fire chiefs.

B. Submit the plan to the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) Emergency Management Response Unit (EMR) for approval

C. Review the mutual aid plan annually, or more often if required, with the participating fire chiefs and the local fire protection adviser(s) from the OFM.

D. Coordinate activations of the mutual aid plan.

E. Consider requests and recommend to the POC the deployment of provincial CBRN and HUSAR teams.

F. Provide advice and assistance to the Fire Marshal upon request.

G. May assist and support participants by providing information and guidance during mutual aid activations.

H. Review activation reports from participants and forward to the OFM EMR Unit following the occurrence.

I. In cooperation with the local fire protection adviser, review equipment and apparatus covered by the plan when deemed necessary by the fire co-ordinator or the fire protection adviser.

J. Attend the annual fire co-ordinators’ conferences and such other meetings as may be convened from time to time by the OFM.

K. Submit expense accounts to the OFM EMR unit for approval twice yearly, and more frequently if required, and before the end of March of each year.

L. May assist and support the mutual aid association by providing information and guidance, as required.

M. Encourage county, district or regional training, and submit requests to the Office of the Fire Marshal for specialized courses.

N. Other duties as may be assigned by the Fire Marshal.

Roles and responsibilities of the fire co-ordinator for the purposes of this mutual aid plan do not include:

A. In an unorganized territory where there are no agreements made pursuant to the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 to provide fire protection services, there is ordinarily no role for the fire co-ordinator to play. The role of the fire co-ordinator is to coordinate mutual aid plans and to perform related duties. Mutual aid plans are plans developed between fire departments. Fire departments exist only in municipalities, or pursuant to an agreement in an unorganized territory.

4. Zone Fire Co-ordinators

Zone fire co-ordinators are appointed to act on behalf of the fire co-ordinator in a defined geographic area of the mutual aid system. Responsibilities include:

1. Co-ordinating zone mutual aid activations
2. Ensuring district plan revisions received from fire co-ordinator are copied and distributed to zone fire chiefs for updating their fire department plan.
3. Co-ordinating regular zone meetings each year.
4. Attending county/district/region meetings to provide zone activation updates and share zone initiatives being implemented.
5. Encouraging zone fire department joint training and public fire safety education opportunities.
6. Conducting equipment checks with zone fire chiefs to ensure fire department minimum equipment standards are being maintained
7. Attending meetings, conferences, and/or training sessions on behalf of the county/district/region in the absence of the fire co-ordinator and alternate fire co-ordinator.

5. Participating Fire Chiefs

1. Familiarize members of the fire department with contents of the mutual aid plan.
2. Implement the local components of the mutual aid plan.
3. Submit the relevant Fire, Response or Casualty Reports for all incidents directly to the Office of the Fire Marshal.
4. Submit mutual aid activation reports to the fire co-ordinator within one week of the occurrence.


5. Notify the fire co-ordinator of all significant changes as they occur, regarding stations, personnel, apparatus and/or equipment and contact information.
6. Provide copies of agreements for fire protection to the fire co-ordinator, if requested by the fire co-ordinator.
7. Attend mutual aid system meetings as called by the fire co-ordinator.
8. Advise the fire co-ordinator of any municipal re-alignments or amalgamations.
9. Provide a copy of the mutual aid plan to the municipal council.

Fire Co-ordinator’s Protection from Personal Liability and Indemnification

The Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 addresses the issue of protection from personal liability and indemnification for fire co-ordinators.

74. (1) No action or other proceeding for damages shall be instituted against a firefighter, a fire co-ordinator, a community fire safety officer, a member or employee of the Fire Safety Commission, an assistant to the Fire Marshal, the Deputy Fire Marshal, the Fire Marshal, or a person acting under his or her authority, for any act done in good faith in the execution or intended execution of his or her power or duty for any alleged neglect or default in the execution in good faith of his or her power or duty.

75. (1) A firefighter, a fire co-ordinator, a community fire safety officer, a member or employee of the Fire Safety Commission, an assistant to the Fire Marshal, the Deputy Fire Marshal, the Fire Marshal or a person acting under his or her authority shall be indemnified for reasonable legal costs incurred,

(a) in the defence of a civil action, if the person is not found to be liable;

(b) in the defence of a criminal prosecution, if the person is found not guilty;

(c) in respect of any other proceeding in which the person’s execution of his or her duties is an issue, if the person acted in good faith.

Municipal Liability and Indemnity

The Municipal Act addresses the issues of immunity protection for councils and members of fire departments participating in the mutual aid plan.

Liability re: fire service

467.  Despite the repeal of the old Act, clause (e) of paragraph 31 of section 210 and paragraph 32 of section 210 of that Act continue to apply for the purpose of protecting a municipality from liability with respect to agreements entered into and emergency fire service plans adopted prior to January 1, 2003. 2001, c. 25, s. 467.

Immunity

448.  (1)  No proceeding for damages or otherwise shall be commenced against a member of council or an officer, employee or agent of a municipality or a person acting under the instructions of the officer, employee or agent for any act done in good faith in the performance or intended performance of a duty or authority under this Act or a by-law passed under it or for any alleged neglect or default in the performance in good faith of the duty or authority. 2001, c. 25, s. 448 (1).

Policy decisions

450.  No proceeding based on negligence in connection with the exercise or non-exercise of a discretionary power or the performance or non-performance of a discretionary function, if the action or inaction results from a policy decision of a municipality or local board made in a good faith exercise of the discretion, shall be commenced against,

(a) a municipality or local board;

(b) a member of a municipal council or of a local board; or

(c) an officer, employee or agent of a municipality or local board. 2001, c. 25, s. 450.

Related Programs

Mutual Aid Associations

The participating fire departments have formed mutual aid associations with membership open to members of participating fire departments and their municipal officials. The associations provide a forum for discussion on matters relating to mutual aid operations and generally for improving the administration and operation of member departments. From the discussions that take place, the municipal officials have an opportunity of becoming more familiar with fire service issues. Municipalities that do not operate a fire department or do not purchase fire protection are required to establish community fire safety officers (or teams). Community fire safety personnel should be considered for membership in mutual aid associations. In no way does a mutual aid association implement policy for a mutual aid system.

Fire Co-ordinators’ Conferences and Meetings

Each year a fire co-ordinators’ conference is organized and conducted by the Office of the Fire Marshal. New developments in mutual aid are discussed, as well as current issues or problems in mutual aid operations. From time to time exercises will be conducted at the fire co-ordinators’ conferences. Fire co-ordinators in regional areas of the province may meet from time to time to discuss local issues with OFM staff and others. In addition, fire co-ordinators are expected to convene regular meetings with fire chiefs, or their representatives, within their jurisdictions.

Appendix “A”

Ottawa Fire Services

Structure and Composition

Unit Type	Number of Units
No. of Districts	9
No. of Full Time Fire Stations	23
No. of Volunteer Fire Stations	16
No. of Composite Stations	4
No. of Full Time Firefighters	860
No. of Volunteer Firefighters	425
No. of Pumps	23
No. of Rescue Pumps	27
No. of Pumper-Tankers	7 (Equipped as Rescue Pumps)
No. of Ladders	18
No. of Tankers	18
No. of Heavy Rescue Units	6
No. of Brush Trucks	5
No. of Brush Tankers	1
No. of Water Rescue Units	6
No. of Tech Rescue Units	2

Appendix “B”

Ottawa Fire Services Apparatus Distribution by Station

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 4

District 5

District 6

District 7

District 8

District 9

Stn 11

Stn 21

Stn 31

Stn 41

Stn 51

Stn 61

Stn 71

Stn 81

Stn 91

P11A

P21

P31

P41

P51

PT61

P71

P81

PT91

P11B

T41

L51

L61

T71

T81

L91

B11B

L81

Stn 12

Stn 22

Stn 32

Stn 42

Stn 52

Stn 62

Stn 72

Stn 82

Stn 92

P12

P22

P32

P42

P52

P62

P72

P82

P92

R12

L22

T32

L42

T62

T72

T82

T92

B22

B62

R82

B92

Stn 13

Stn 23

Stn 33

Stn 43

Stn 53

Stn 63

Stn 73

Stn 83

Stn 93

P13

P23

P33

P43

P53

PT63

P73

P83

PT93

P13B

L23

R43

L53

BT63

T73

T83

R93

L13

PT53

BTA83

BT93

B53

BT83

R53

Stn 24

Stn 34

Stn 44

Stn 54

Stn 64

Stn 84

Stn 94

P24

P34

P44

P54

P64

PT84

P94

L24

L44

L54

T64

BT84

T94

R64

Stn 25

Stn 35

Stn 45

Stn 55

Stn 66

P25

P35

T45

P55

P66

L35

T66

Stn 36

Stn 56

P36

P56

Stn 37

Stn 57

P37

P57

T37

L57

L37

B37

Note: The equipment carried on Ladders, Pumps and Rescue Pumps throughout the City is listed on the following pages:

Appendix “C”
Summary of Equipment
	Each Ottawa Ladder, Pump, and Rescue Pump carry the following equipment:
		Ladder	Pump	Rescue Pump
	Nozzles
6	1 3/4" (45mm) Nozzle TFT - low pressure fog	4	5	5
7	2 1/2" (65mm) Nozzle TFT - low pressure fog	2	2	2
8	1 1/2" Piercing Nozzle 3'		1	1
9	2 1/2" Solid Bore Nozzle	1	1	1
	Cellar Nozzle (Bresnan Rotary) 2 1/2" with pipe		1	1
	Foam Kit
	Foam Pick-up Hose, Foam Jet, Foam Nozzle + Eductor		1	1
	Deck Gun
	Monitor With Ground Stand and deluge fog nozzle	1	1	1
16	Stacked Tips Set + Stream Shaper	1	1	1
17	Equipment
	Supramax Key	1	1	1
24	2 1/2" Cut-off (Hydrant Gate)	1	1	1
25	2 1/2" Double Female Adapter	2	2	2
26	2 1/2" Double Male Adapter	2	2	2
32	2 1/2" to 1 1/2" Gated Wye	1	1	1
34	2 1/2" - 1 1/2" (65-38mm) Reducer Panel Attached	2	2	2
45	4" Storz - 2 1/2" Female Adapter (Rural)	1		2
47	4" Storz - 2 1/2" Male Adapter (Rural)	1		2
85	4 1/2' Hydrant to 4" Storz Adapter (Rural)			1
54	4 1/2" Hydrant to 5" Storz Adapter (Urban)	1	1	1
59	5" Storz - 2 1/2 Female Adapter (Urban)	1	2	2
60	5" Storz - 2 1/2 Male Adapter (Urban)	1	2	2
63	5" - 4" Storz Adapter	2	2	2
67	6" Floating Strainer (Rural and Suburban)			1
71	6" Low Level Strainer w/ Jet		1	1
72	6" 45° degree Elbow		1	1
75	6" Barrel Strainer w/ Rope		1	1
81	6" - 5" Storz Adapter 30° angle (Urban)		2	2
	6' - 4' Storz Adapter 30° angle (Rural)			2
	Storz Gated Distribution Valve (4" fittings)			1
88	Storz Gated Distribution Valve (5" fittings)		1	1
	Lights
107	Halogen (500 Watt)	2	2	2
110	Rechargeable hand lights	4	4	4
Appendix “C” continued
		Ladder	Pump	Rescue Pump
111	Spot Lights Hand-held	1	1	1
	Hose Wrenches
115	3-Way Hydrant Wrench	1	1	1
119	Storz Wrenches With Holders 2 sets of 4	8	8	8
	Combination Hose Keys (pairs w/panel holder)	4	4	4
122	Hydrant Wrench (adjustable)	1	1	1
	Tools
	Appliance Holders	8	8	8
	Nozzle Holders (to control 2 1/2" streams)	3	3	3
144	Axes - Fire	3	2	2
145	Axes - Flat / Sharp	1	1	1
147	Telescopic Handle Pry Axe		1	1
154B	Bolt Cutter 36"	1	1	1
158	Brooms - Forestry/Fire		2	2
160	Brooms - Stable	1	1	1
170	Chain 8' length (3/8" Grade 8)			1
173	Chain "D" Ring 12' length - Grade 8			2
178	Chimney Tongs		1	1
182	CO Detector	1	1	1
184	4' Pry Bar	1	1	1
185	Come-a-Long & 2 Handles			1
189	Door Wedges (box of 25)	1	1	1
193	Duct Tape	1	1	3
194	Ear Protection - Muffs	4	4	4
	Ear Plugs - box
202	Flails - Grass Fire Swatters		3	3
203	Floor Runners	2	2	2
206	Gas Can (straight gas)	2	2	2
	Gas Can (mixed gas)
	Small Funnel	1	1	1
214	Haligan Tool	1	1	1
222	Ladder Strap	4	2	2
247	Life Belts (1x M, 2x L,1x XL)	4
252	Metal Pail w/cleanout shovel	1	1	1
263	24" Crow Bar	1	1	1
	Ratchet Strap - 1" x 12'			2
268B	Ratchet Strap - 2" x 12'			2
270	Road Cones - Traffic	6	6	6
276	Rubber Mallet	2	2	2
278	Safety Vest	2	2	2
279	Seat Belt Cutter	2	2	2
282	Shovel - Flat / Square Nose	1	1	1
283	Shovel - Round	1	1	1
284	Sledge Hammer 8 lb.	1	1	1
295	Sling Shot Spring Punches (window breaking tool)		1	1
Appendix “C” continued
		Ladder	Pump	Rescue Pump
298	Floor Squeegees	2	2	2
301	Stop Bats (Stop/slow sign)	2	2	2
305	Tarp - Blue Plastic (12' x 14")	3	2	2
306	Tarp - Canvas / Salvage Cover (12" x 14")	3	1	1
309	Toolbox	1	1	1
311	Traffic Triangles (box) / Traffic Kit	1	1	1
312	Traffic Wands	2	2	2
314	Anchor Strap (1" Webbing x 6') loop at each end			1
316	Wheel Chocks - Blocks	4	4	4
	Roll of Plastic Kit
	Roll of Plastic	1	1	1
	Hammer Stapler	1	1	1
	Carrying Bag	1	1	1
	Staples
	Maps & Documents
324	Accident Report	1	1	1
325	Accountability Kit	1	1	1
332	Clipboard with Forms	1	1	1
335	District Map Book / Street Map	1	1	1
336	Dry Hydrant Map/Binder			1
339	Emergency Response Guide Book	1	1	1
358	Ottawa/Hull Street Guide Pathfinder	1	1	1
359	Ownership/Insurance With Visor Pouch	1	1	1
366	Queensway Hydrant Location Book	1	1	1
371	Vehicle Repair Book / Log Book	1	1	1
	Hose
351	6" Hard Suction		2	2
353	1 3/4" Hose (45mm)			200'
354	2 1/2" Hose (65mm)	800'	800'	800'
356	4" Hose (100mm) High Vol	1000'		1000'
357	5" Hose (125mm) High Vol	800'	800'	800'
359	1 3/4" Preconnect Hose Trash Line	150'	150'	150'
360	1 3/4" Preconnect Hose	400'	400'	400'
361	2 1/2" Preconnect Hose	200'	200'	200'
362	25' Pony Length (4" High Vol) (rural)	1	1	1
	25' Pony Length (5" High Vol) (urban)	1	1	1
	50' Pony Length (5" High Vol) (urban)	1	1	1
363	50' Pony Length (4" High Vol) (rural)	1		1
	1 3/4" HighRise Bag
	100' search line
	Bag - Helliman	1	1	1
	Hose Keys - 1 1/2"	2	2	2
	1 3/4" Hose	100'	100'	100'
	2 1/2" - 1 1/2" Reducer	1	1	1
	1 3/4" TFT Fog Nozzle	1	1	1
Appendix “C” continued
		Ladder	Pump	Rescue Pump
	Yellow Chalk	1	1	1
	Latch Straps	5	5	5
	Door Wedges	6	6	6
	2 1/2" HighRise Pack
	Tie Straps/Holder	1	1	1
	2 1/2" Hose (50' x 2)	100'	100'	100'
	Dedicated 2 1/2" Solid Bore Nozzle	1	1	1
	2 1/2" Hose Key	2	2	2
	Long Laneway Rural Only
	2 1/2" Hose	200'		200'
	1 3/4" Hose	200'		200'
	2 1/2" - 1 1/2" Gated Wye	1		1
	1 3/4" Fog Nozzle Low Pressure	1		1
	Forestry Hose Pack (Rural and Suburban only)
	Forestry Bag			1
	1 1/2" Forestry Hose			400'
	Face Mask Bag			1
	Forestry Nozzle Solid Bore			1
	Strangler			1
	1 1/2" Wye			1
	1 1/2" twist lock to threaded male couplings			2
	1 1/2" twist lock to threaded female couplings			2
	1 1/2" pick off			1
	1" Synthetic Flat Hose			1
	1 1/2" Forestry Hose Key			1
	Water Rescue Kit
378a	Water Rescue Bag		1	1
378b	Personal Floatation Devices		3	3
378c	Throw bags w/75' of floating rope		1	1
378d	Carabiner		1	1
378e	20' Web Strap		1	1
	Ladders
379	10' Collapsable Ladder	1	1	1
381	50' Extension Ladder L11, L13, L44	1
386	30'/28' Extension Ladder		1	1
387	35' Extension Ladder	2
391	14' Roof Ladder		1	1
392	16' Roof Ladder	1
393	20' Roof Ladder	1
398	Roof Ladder Assist	1	1	1
399	Waku Ladder with Brace	1	1	1
	Electrical
400	Electrical Adapter	6	6	6
406	Generator - 5000 W	1	1	1
410	50' Extension cord - #14 wire	2	2	2
413	100' extension cord on reel - #12 wire	1	1	1
Appendix “C” continued
		Ladder	Pump	Rescue Pump
	Extinguishers
417	2 1/2 Gallon Pressurized Water	1	1	1
419	15 lbs CO2 Extinguisher	1	1	1
421	Dry Chem Extinguisher 20 lbs.	1	1	1
423	Extinguisher for truck cab 2.5 lbs.	1	1	1
	Extrication Equipment
444	Extrication Gloves - pairs (Rescue)			4
	Extrication Helmets			2
	Hurst/Holmatro (Portable Power Unit)			1
448 B	Rescue Pump Spreader			1
	Rescue Pump Cutter			1
451	Hydraulic Hoses - 16'			1
451 B	Hydraulic Hoses - 30'			2
453	Manual Spreader & Handles		1	1
	Ram Supports			1
	Ram Telescopic - Medium (20" to 51")			1
	Yellow Air Cylinder			2
	Air Gun/Chisel Kit
	Air Chisel			1
	Air Hose			1
	Air Regulator			1
	Spare Chisels			3
	Pike Poles
470	8' Pike Pole	3	1	1
472	12' Pike Pole	2
476	Drywall Hooks D Handle 5 ft.	2	2	2
	5' Pike Pole D Handle	2	2	2
	14' - 16'	1
	Blowers
481	PPV Fan & Exhaust Line (Gasoline)	1	1	1
	Electric PPV	1
	Medical Equipment
	Airway Management Kit		1	1
482	Burn Kit		1	1
	Trauma Kit		1	1
486	Biohazard Bag		1	1
	Rope
532	200' - 3/8" Lifeline	1	1	1
543	100' - 1/2" Utility Rope	1	1	1
548	5' Lashing Rope	6	4	4
	Breathing Apparatus Equipment
552	Spare - 30 Minute Air Bottle (Low Pressure)	4	4	4
559	SCBA With Cylinder	4	4	4
	Saws & Equipment
563	Chain Saw - 026 Stihl		1	1
564	Chain Saw Spare Chains		1	1
Appendix “C” continued
		Ladder	Pump	Rescue Pump
569	Cutter's Edge 14" Rotary Saw	1	1	1
571	Reciprocating Saw 34 Volt Combo Kit	1	1	1
573	Reciprocating Saw Spare Blades - assorted sizes Dewalt Demolition	5	5	5
576	Cutter's Edge Ventilation Chainsaw w/Bullet chain	0	0	0
576B	Spare carbide chainsaw chains bullet	0	0	0
576C	Carrying strap for saws	2	2	2
	Assorted Cribbing
577	4 x 4 x 6ft.			2
579	2 x 4 Cribbing			4
580	4 x 4 Cribbing			4
581	6 x 8 Cribbing			4
582	4 x 4 Wedges			4
582B	6 x 6 Wedges			4
582C	6 x 6 Cribbing			4
584	Cribbing (Box)			2
585	Plastic Wheel Chocks			4
	Miscellaneous Equipment
606	Backpack Pump Tank (Grassfire)		1	2
610	Binoculars	1	1	1
622	Flares	6	6	6
623	Safety Glasses	4	4	4
624	Goggles	4	4	4
625	Hard Suction Supports		2	2
628	Knee Pads (pair)	3	3	3
635	Pump Operator Headset	1	1	1
	Foam
641	Niagara Foam (Class A/B)- vehicles with foam cells only
	Tool Box
645	18" Pipe Wrench	1	1	1
649	Box Cutter Large Olfa retractable	1	1	1
650	Cold Chisel	1	1	1
653	Hammer - Ballpein	1	1	1
657	Measuring Tape 25'	1	1	1
658	Nail Pouch & Claw Hammer	1	1	1
660	Pliers - Channel Lock 12"	1	1	1
661	Pliers - Lineman 10"	1	1	1
666	Saw - Dry Wall	1	1	1
668	Saw - Hack	1	1	1
671	Screwdriver - Slot	1	1	1
672	Screwdriver - Combination	1	1	1
	Sidecutters	1	1	1
675	Spare Blades (Hack saw)	2	2	2
	Tin Snips	1	1	1
678	Vice Grips	1	1	1
Appendix “C” continued
		Ladder	Pump	Rescue Pump
680	Wrench - Adjustable Wrench 10"	1	1	1
	Combination Wrench Set Metric	1	1	1
	Combination Wrench Set Imperial	1	1	1
	Spills
587	Absorball	2	2	2
	First Response HazMat Kit
	Rubbermaid Container	1	1	1
	Duct Tape	1	1	1
	Teflon Tape	1	1	1
	Haz Mat Perimeter Tape	1	1	1
	Screws with Neoprene Washers	10	10	10
	Golf Tees	3	3	3
	Boiler Plug	1	1	1
	Rubbermaid Container with "Plug and Dyke" Compound	1	1	1
	Plastic Garbage Bags	3	3	3
	Propane Tank Regulator Plugs	3	3	3
	Gas Key	1	1	1
	Gas Plug	1	1	1
	Funnel With Flex Hose	1	1	1
	Wooden Mallet	1	1	1
	Wooden Wedges and Plugs Assorted	1	1	1
	XL Plug	1	1	1
	Large Plugs	3	3	3
	Medium Plugs	3	3	3
	Small Plugs	5	5	5
	Threaded Plug	1	1	1
	Large Wedges	2	2	2
	Medum Wedges	2	2	2
	Small Wedges	2	2	2
	Neotex Gloves	1	1	1
	Latex Gloves	1	1	1

Appendix “D”

FIRE STATIONS – Full-Time		*Watch Desk	Fax Number
District #1 - Central
Station 11	135 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P8	564-0640	564-0120
Station 12	635 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 5H6	564-0329	564-7699
Station 13	530 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 7N4	564-0475	564-0180
District #2 - Western
Station 21	1300 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2C 3X4	226-4853	226-4682
Station 22	1397 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON K2B 8S2	828-1299	828-2520
Station 23	1443 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7L9	580-2505 or	580-2862
Station 24	230 Viewmount Drive, Nepean, ON K2E 8B6	224-9344	224-1468
Station 25	60 KnoXdale Road, Nepean, ON K2G 1A5	727-0145	727-9968
District #3 - Southern
Station 31	3255 Conroy Road, Ottawa, ON K1G 3N4	247-8969	247-4792
Station 32	3202 Leitrim Road, Gloucester, ON K1T 3T6	822-8549	822-2240
Station 33	3336 McCarthy Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 0H9	247-4781	247-0130
Station 34	700 Brookfield Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 6J4	247-7083	247-0410
Station 35	2355 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7M6	247-8758	247-7120
Station 36	900 Industrial Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1G 3Y8	580-2412 or	247-1030
Station 37	910 Earl Armstrong Rd, Ottawa, ON K1X 1H7	822-3169	822-9235
District #4 - Far West
Station 41	380 Eagleson Road, Kanata, ON K2M 1G8	836-1377	836-7575
Station 42	1021 Teron Road, Kanata, ON K2K 1R2	592-0016	592-6805
Station 43	3845 Richmond Road, Nepean, ON K2H 5C1	828-7766	820-3032
Station 44	1075 Greenbank Road, Nepean, ON K2J 1X8	825-2020	825-0353
Station 45	1040 Riddell Drive, Kanata, ON K2K 1X7	592-4678	592-9892
District #5 - East
Station 51	900 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON K1L 0S8	742-6408	742-5291
Station 52	6213 Jeanne D’Arc, Orléans, ON K1C 2M3	824-1648	824-1622
Station 53	500 Charlemange Blvd, Cumberland, ON K4A 1S2	590-2001	824-5923
Station 54	3080 Old Innes Road, Gloucester, ON K1W 1C8	837-2945	837-7985
Station 55	1700 Blair Road, Gloucester, ON K1B 4E6	748-4240	746-6900
Station 56	275 Coventry Road, Ottawa, ON K1K 3X6	742-7178	742-5144
Station 57	220 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1L 8A8	742-5986	742-5121

Appendix “E”

FIRE STATIONS – Volunteer		Office	Watch	Fax
			Desk	Number
District #6 – Western Sector
Kinburn Station #61	3150 Kinburn Side Road, Kinburn, ON K0A 2H0		832-1592	832-4471
Fitzroy Harbour #62	6900 Harbour St, Fitzroy Harbour, ON K0A 1X0		623-6930	623-6918
Constance Bay #63	341 Bayview Drive, Woodlawn, ON K0A 3M0		832-2921	832-8993
Carp #64	475 Donald B Munro Drive Carp On K0A 1L0		839-3212	839-1993
Dunrobin #66	3285 Dunrobin Road Dunrobin On K0A 1T0		832-3116	832-2730
District #7 – Eastern Sector
Navan #71	1246 Colonial Road, Navan, ON K4B 1N1		835-1681	835-2730
Cumberland Village #72	2445 Old Montreal Rd, Cumberland, ON K4C 1C5		833-9997	833-2083
Vars #73	6090 Rockdale Rd RR#1, Vars, ON K0A 3H0		835-2853	835-9531
Fallingbrook #53	500 Charlemagne Blvd, Orléans, ON K4A 1S2	590-2023		824-4759
District #8 – South West Sector
Stittsville #81	1643 Stittsville Main St, ON K2S 1A5	836-0482	836-0483	831-0317
Stittsville #81	Public Education Office Rural West	836-3337		836-0317
Richmond #82	6280 Perth Street, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0		838-3060	838-2728
North Gower #83	2352 Roger Stevens Dr, ON K0A 2T0	489-3355	489-2787	489-9772
Corkery #84	3449 Old Almonte Road, Carp, ON K0A 1L0		831-2526	831-9895
Beaverbrook #42	1021 Teron Road, Kanata, ON K2K 1R2	592-3345		592-2161
District #9 – South East Sector
Metcalfe #91	8011 Victoria Road, Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0		821-1653	821-0821
Metcalfe #91	Public Education Office Rural East	821-1920		821-9355
Osgoode Village #92	3110 Nixon Drive, Osgoode, ON K0A 2W0		826-1115	826-9923
Greely #93	6891 Parkway Road, Greely, ON K4P 1E3		821-3051	821-3052
Manotick #94	5669 Manotick Main Street, Manotick, ON K4M 1K1		692-3301	692-5320

Appendix “F”

Ottawa Fire Service Mutual Aid Contact List
Title	Personnel	Phone #	Cell Phone
Mutual Aid Coordinator	Fire Chief Rick Larabie	613 580 2424 X 29455	613 715 0005
Alternate Coordinator	Deputy Chief Gord Mills	613 580 2424 X 29430	613 913 4631
Fire Chief	Rick Larabie	613 580 2424 X 29455	613 715 0005
Deputy Chief	Gord Mills	613 580 2424 X 29430	613 913 4631
Rural Operations
Deputy Chief	Jim Ullett	613 580 2424 X 29440	613 913 0946
Urban Operations
Deputy Chief	Bruce Montone	613 580 2424 X 29420	613 913 0583
Prev, Training, Safety, Safety
Special Operations
Sector Chief	Alan Matthews	613 836 3337	613 913 3388
Asst to Deputy Chief Rural Ops
Sector Chief	Gerry Pingitore	613 580 2424 X 32245	613 913 3387
District #6
Sector Chief	Irvin Sunstrum	613 835 1678 X 223	613 913 3391
Dstrict # 7
Sector Chief	Terry Gervais	613 836 0481	613 913 3389
Dstrict # 8
A/Sector Chief	Paul Hutt	613 692 8231	613 913 2748
Dstrict # 9
Sector Chief	Kim Ayotte	613 580 2424 X 29422	613 913 7966
Special Operations
Platoon Office		613 580 9616	613 913 4609
OFS Dispatch Centre		613 232 1551

Appendix “G”

MUTUAL AID ACTIVATION REPORT

Activation of the		Mutual Aid System
	(County/District/Region)

Activation Type		Incident Information
£	Mutual Aid	Date:
£	Auto Extrication (C/D/R)	Time:
£	Haz Mat (C/D/R)	Municipality:
£	CBRN/HUSAR (Prov)	Estimated Loss:	$
		Incident Type:	£££	Please provide any additional relevant explanatory comments on an attached sheet
		(3 digit # from Standard Incident Report)

Reason for Activation		Comments
£	Staffing
£	Water Supply
£	Additional Pump Capacity
£	Special Equipment
£	Other

Resources (at incident)	Home	1^st Help	2^nd Help
Department Name
Staff
Pumpers
Tankers
Rescue Vehicles
Elevating Devices
Other

Fire Chief’s Signature:	Date:
(Fire Chief to forward to Fire Co-ordinator within 7 days)

Fire Co-ordinator’s Signature:	Date:
(Fire Co-ordinator to forward to Office of the Fire Marshal Emergency Management and Response Unit after review)

Appendix “H”

Contacting the Office of the Fire Marshal:

The Emergency Management Unit of Field Fire Protection Services is the point of contact for Fire Co-ordinators to forward:

· current copies of mutual aid plans

· updates to mutual aid plan resources and contact lists, and

· original copies of expense claims – faxed copies not acceptable for approved government procedures

Original copies of the above are to be mailed to:

Emergency Management and Response Unit

Field Fire Protection Services

% Ontario Fire College

1495 Muskoka Road North

Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1W5

Original copies of mutual aid activation forms may be mailed to the above address or faxed to (705) 687-8636

In those instances when a fire co-ordinator or alternate fire co-ordinator has a question about the expected roles and responsibilities he/she may contact the Chief of the Emergency Management and Response Unit of the Office of the Fire Marshal through the following methods.

· Ontario Fire College main reception at (705) 687-2294.

· During non-business hours contact may be arranged through the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre 1-866-314-0472.

During major emergencies with provincial interests OFM staff members will typically be assigned to the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) and/or at the Ministry Emergency Operations Group (MEOC). These staff members may be in contact with fire co-ordinators dependent on the location and type of situation. Fire co-ordinators will be provided with an appropriate contact number(s) for continued contact throughout the emergency.

Appendix “I”

Standard Operating Procedure

Ottawa Fire Services

CLASSIFICATION	SOP FI 01.5-2002	Fire Operations – Response/Assignments
Subject	Running Assignments REVISED
Authority	Fire Chief

Policy

Ottawa Fire Services shall use a standard for detailing which apparatus will be dispatched on a

request for assistance.

Purpose

To standardize the response to various types of calls for assistance to ensure that adequate resources are dispatched given the information received and the resources available.

Scope

All members of Dispatch and Suppression

Procedure

RULES

· Dispatch shall obtain as much information as possible to determine the type of call and the minimum resources that will be required to handle the incident.

· Based on information obtained, Dispatch has the authority to increase the responding resources to match the anticipated need.

· Based on information obtained, Dispatch has the authority to decrease the responding resources with the concurrence of the first due Chief Officer, or in their absence, the member in charge of the first due Company.

· Based on information such as pre-plans, hydrant supply or apparatus deployment, Dispatch has the authority to deviate from the attached “First Alarm Assignments”.

· The appropriate Sector Chief shall be notified whenever Rural apparatus is dispatched to assist Urban operations.

Appendix “I” continued

· The appropriate District Chief shall be notified whenever urban apparatus is dispatched to a rural district.

· In the Urban Districts, the first due Chief Officer, or in his/her absence, the Member in charge of the first due Company, has the authority to increase the number and type of apparatus being dispatched or responding, as well as upgrading the Priority Level.

· In the Urban Districts, the first arriving Officer on scene can declare a “Working Structure Fire”.

· In the Rural Districts, the first due Chief Officer or the Officer/Firefighter in Charge has the authority to increase the number and type of apparatus being dispatched or responding.

· In the Rural Districts, all applicable vehicles and available firefighters (Full Station Response) from the primary station will respond on a First Alarm Assignment.

· In the Rural Districts, the first arriving personnel, whether they are in a fire vehicle or on foot, can declare a “Working Structure Fire”.

ACTIONS

1.0	Dispatch Duties:
1.1	Determine which Priority Level will be required.
1.2	Update the responding apparatus and personnel when information becomes available.
1.3	Dispatch apparatus and Personnel as per the attached “First Alarm Assignments” unless information received, pre-plans, hydrant supply or apparatus deployment, dictates otherwise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Division Chief of Communications shall:

• Ensure that the responding resources detailed in the Running Card System or Computer Aided Dispatch System are kept up to date and utilized by Dispatch.

Dispatch shall:

• Dispatch apparatus and personnel as per the attached “First Alarm Assignments”.

First Due Chief Officer or member in charge of the First Due Company shall:

· Notify Dispatch as to additional companies or personnel that will be required.

• Notify Dispatch as to the need to upgrade the Priority Level.

Appendix “I” continued

Definitions

Full Station Response: In the Rural Division all primary and secondary support vehicles and available fire fighters will be dispatched. CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) will identify primary and secondary vehicles for all rural stations.

Attachments

First Alarm Assignments

References and Related Areas Of Interest

· OFS Alarm Priority Levels 0400-0004

· OFS Multiple Alarms 0400-0005

R. Larabie

Fire Chief, Ottawa Fire Services Branch

Community and Protective Services

City of Ottawa

It is understood that this procedure may not address all circumstances. Conditions may exist that require some type of deviation by the Incident Commander. Decisions should always be based on experience, the safety of the public and the safety of Ottawa Fire Services personnel.

Appendix “I” continued

Initial Alarm Assignments

LEGEND:

BT = Brush Truck RE = Rescue

C6HQ = Car 6 Headquarters RHB = Rehab Vehicle

CMD = Command Vehicle RIT = Rapid Intervention Team

DC = District Chief SC = Sector Chief

HM = HazMat SO = Safety Officer

LA = Ladder TA = Tanker

OPS =Ottawa Police Service TR = Technical Rescue

P = Pump WR = Water Rescue

PR = Pump Rescue ACP = Accountability Pump

CALL TYPE	ALARMS RINGING (MINIUMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Single Family (attached or detached)	G	1	1P 1LA	1P 1LA 1TA	1P 1TA 1SC	1P 1TA 1SC
Church Commercial High-Rise High Risk Occupancy Hospital School Seniors Residence	TT	1	2P 1LA 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1DC	1P 1LA 1TA 1SC	1P 1LA 2TA 1SC
Confirmed False, Accidential, Malfunction Reset Trouble	A	2	1P	1P	1P	1P

Appendix “I” continued

CALL TYPE	CARBON MONOXIDE (MINIUMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Alarms With Symptoms	K	1	1P (EMS)	1P (EMS)	1P (EMS)	1P (EMS)
CALL TYPE	CARBON MONOXIDE (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Alarm - No Symptoms Check/No Alarm or Symptoms	H	2	1P	1P	1P	1P
CALL TYPE	ELECTRICAL HAZARDS (MINIUMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Pole Fires Wires Down	B	1	1P	1P	1P	1P
Fuse Panel	S	1	2P 1LA 1 DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1SC

Appendix “I” continued

CALL TYPE	EXPLOSION (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Structure	OO	1	2P 1LA 1RIT 1SO 1DC 1HM	3P 1LA 3TA 1RIT 1SO 1DC 1HM	2P 1LA 1RIT 1SO 1SC 1HM	3P 1LA 3TA 1RIT 1SO 1SC 1HM
Vehicle	O	1	2P 1DC 1HM	2P DC 1HM	1P 1TA 1SC 1HM	1P 1TA 1SC 1HM
CALL TYPE	EXPLOSION (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Open Area Explosion	C	1	1P 1DC 1HM	1P 1TA 1DC 1HM	1P 1TA 1SC 1HM	1P 1TA 1SC 1HM
CALL TYPE	FIRE CALL – STRUCTURE (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Church Chimney Commercial High Rise Hospital Multiple Occupancy	M	1	2P 1LA 1DC	3P 1LA 3TA 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	3P 1LA 3TA 1SC
Appendix “I” continued
School Seniors Residence Single Family (attached or detached)
Confirmed On Scene By Officer 2^nd Alarm: High Rise Multiple Occupancy School Seniors Residence	N SS	1 1	1RE 1SO 1RIT 1DC 1 ACP (EMS) (OPS) 2P 1LA 1RHB Platoon Chief	1RE 1SO 1RIT 1TA 1 DC 1 ACP (EMS) (OPS) 2P 1LA 1RHB 2TA Platoon Chief	1RE 1SO 1RIT 1SC (EMS) (OPS) 2P 1LA 1RHB Platoon Chief	1RE 1SO 1RIT 1TA 1SC (EMS) OPS 2P 1LA 2TA 1RHB Platoon Chief
Silo Small Structure With Exposures	TT	1	2P 1LA 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1DC	1P 1T 1LA 1SC	1P 1LA 2TA 1SC

Appendix “I” continued

CALL TYPE	FIRE – OTHER (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Barbeque No Exposure	R	1	1P 1LA 1DC	1P 1LA 1TA 1DC	1P 1LA 1TA 1SC	1P 1LA 1TA 1SC
Barbeque with exposure	S	1	2P ILA 1DC	2P ILA 2TA 1DC	2P ILA 1SC	2P ILA 2TA 1SC
Bush/Grass No Exposure	F	1	1P	1P 1TA 1BT	1P 1TA 1BT	1P 1TA 1BT
Bush/Grass With Exposure	P	1	2P 1LA 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1BT 1DC (1SC)	2P 1LA 1BT 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1BT 1SC
Chimney	M	1	2P 1LA 1DC	3P 1LA 3TA 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	3P 1LA 3TA 1SC
Dumpster No Exposure	I	1	1P	1P 1TA	1P	1P 1TA
Dumpster With Exposure	S	1	2P 1LA 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1SC

Appendix “I” continued

Propane Tank (large)	U	1	2P 1LA 1SO 1DC 1HM	3P 1LA 3TA 1SO 1DC 1HM	2P 1LA 1SO 1SC 1HM	3P 1LA 3TA 1SO 1SC 1HM
Small Interior Fire – Reported Out Small Interior Fire – Not Confirmed Out	M	1	2P 1LA 1DC	3P 1LA 3TA 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	3P 1LA 3TA 1SC
Vehicle – No Exposure Small Structure No Exposures	D	1	1P	1P 1TA	1P 1TA 1SC	1P 1TA 1SC
Vehicle – With Exposure	S	1	2P 1LA 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1SC
Multiple Vehicle Fire	S	1	2P 1LA 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1SC
Tarpot – No Exposure	I	1	1P	1P 1TA	1P	1P 1TA
Tarpot – With Exposure	S	1	1P 1LA 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1SC

Appendix “I” continued

CALL TYPE	FUEL LEAK/SPILL (LARGE) (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Inside or Outside	CC	1	1P 1LA 1HM 1SO 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1HM 1SO 1DC	1P 1LA 1HM 1SO 1TA 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1HM 1SO 1SC
CALL TYPE	FUEL LEAK/SPILL (SMALL) (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Inside or Outside	B	1	1P	1P	1P	1P
CALL TYPE	GAS LEAK (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Natural Gas (Propane)	S	1	2P 1LA 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1SC
Refrigerator Leak	A	2	1P	1P	1P	1P
CALL TYPE	HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Inside or Outside	BB	1	1P 1LA 1HM 1SO 1DC	1P 1LA 2TA 1HM 1SO 1DC	2P 1LA 1HM 1SO 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1HM 1SO 1SC

Appendix “I” continued

CALL TYPE	MEDICAL (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Life Threatening	W	1	1P	1P	1P	1P
Non-Life Threatening	X	2	1P	1P	1P	1P
CALL TYPE	MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Confirmed Trapped	PP	1	1P/1PR 1RE 1SO 1DC	1P/1PR 1RE 1SO 1DC	1PR 1TA 1RE 1SO 1SC	1PR 1TA 1RE 1SO 1SC
Multiple Vehicles Head On Rollover (Trapped)	Y	1	1P/1PR 1RE 1SO 1DC	1P/1PR 1RE 1SO 1DC	1PR 1TA 1RE 1SO 1SC	1PR 1TA 1RE 1SO 1SC
Injuries (no) Rollover (no injuries)	L	1	2P (1DC)	2P (1DC)	1PR 1TA 1SC	1PR 1TA 1SC
Injuries (yes) Unknown Rollover (injuries)	E	1	1P 1PR/RE 1DC	1P 1PR/RE 1DC	1PR 1TA 1SC	1PR 1TA 1SC

Appendix “I” continued

Trucks Cargo – Tanker	AA	1	1P 1PR 1RE 1SO 1HM 1DC	1P 1PR 1RE 1SO 1HM 1DC	1P 1TA 1RE 1SO 1HM 1SC	1P 1TA 1RE 1SO 1HM 1SC
CALL TYPE	ODOURS (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Smoke (inside)	S	1	2P 1LA 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1DC	2P 1LA 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1SC
CALL TYPE	ODOURS (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Smoke Unknown – Inside or Outside Natural Gas	A	2	1P	1P	1P	1P

Appendix “I” continued

CALL TYPE	PUBIC SERVICE (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Burning Complaint	A	2	1P	1P	1P 1 SC	1P 1 SC
Heavy Lift	A	2	1P	1P	1P	1P
Lock Out (House)	A	2	1P OPS	1P OPS	1P OPS	1P OPS
Water Leak	A	2	1P	1P	1P	1P
CALL TYPE	PLANE CRASH (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Airport Small Plane with/without Exposure	LL	1	2P 1LA 1RE 1SO 2TA 1DC (EMS) (OPS)	2P 1LA 1RE 1SO 2TA 1DC (EMS) (OPS)	2P 1LA 1RE 1SO 2TA 1SC (EMS) (OPS)	2P 1LA 1RE 1SO 2TA 1SC (EMS) (OPS)
Airport Large Plane with/without Exposure	KK	1	3P 2LA 1RE 1RIT C6HQ 1SO 2TR 1CMD 2TA 3DCs 1 ACP (EMS) (OPS)	4P 2LA 1RE 1RIT C6HQ 1SO 2TR 1CMD 5TA 3DCs 1 ACP (EMS) (OPS)	3P 2LA 1RE C6HQ 1SO 2TR 1CMD 2TA 3Chief Officers (EMS) (OPS)	4P 2LA 1RE C6HQ 1SO 2TR 1CMD 5TA 3Chief Officers (EMS) (OPS)

Appendix “I” continued

CALL TYPE	POLICE ASSIST (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Bomb Threat	QQ	2	1DC	1DC	1SC	1SC
Hostage	QQ	2	1DC	1DC	1SC	1SC
CALL TYPE	RESCUES (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Large Collapse Confined Space	DD	1	2P 1LA 1RE 2TR 1HM 1SO 1DC	2P 1LA 1RE 2TR 1TA 1HM 1SO 1DC	2P 1LA 1RE 2TR 1HM 1SO 1SC	2P 1LA 1RE 2TR 1HM 1SO 1TA 1SC
Elevator – Stuck	A	2	1P	1P	1P	1P
Small Collapse Farm Industrial Machinery	EE	1	1P 1LA 1RE 1SO 1DC	1P 1LA 1RE 1SO 1TA 1DC	1P 1TA 1LA 1RE 1SO 1SC	1P 1LA 1RE 1TA 1SO 1SC
CALL TYPE	RESCUES (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Ice	FF	1	1P 1LA 2WR 1SO 1DC (OPS) (EMS)	1P 1LA 2WR 1SO 1DC (OPS) (EMS)	1P 1TA 2WR 1SO 1SC (OPS) (EMS)	1P 1TA 2WR 1SO 1SC (OPS) (EMS)

Appendix “I” continued

Rope	HH	1	1P 1LA 2TR 1SO 1DC (OPS) (EMS)	1P 1LA 2TR 1SO 1DC (OPS) (EMS)	1P 1TA 1LA 2TR 1SO 1SC (OPS) (EMS)	1P 1TA 1LA 2TR 1SO 1SC (OPS) (EMS)
Water	II	1	1P 1LA 2WR 1SO 1DC (EMS) (OPS)	1P 1LA 2WR 1SO 1DC (EMS) (OPS)	1P 1TA 2WR 1SO 1SC (EMS) (OPS)	1P 1TA 2WR 1SO 1SC (EMS) (OPS)
Water (Body Retrieval)	JJ	2	1WR 1SO 1DC	1WR 1SO 1DC	1WR 1SO 1SC	1WR 1SO 1SC
CALL TYPE	STATION COVER
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
CALL TYPE	TRAIN INCIDENT (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
Freight or Passenger	T	1	2P 1LA 1RE 1DC	2P 1LA 2TA 1RE 1DC	2P 1LA 1RE 1SC	2P 1LA 2TA 1RE 1SC

Appendix “I” continued

Freight or Passenger Derailment		1	1P 1PR 1LA 1RE 1DC 1HM (EMS) (OPS)	2P 1PR 1LA 3TA 1RE 1DC 1HM (EMS) (OPS)	2P 1LA 1RE 1SC 1HM (EMS) (OPS)	3P 1LA 3TA 1RE 1SC 1HM (EMS) (OPS)
CALL TYPE	911 HANG UP (MINIMUM RESPONSE)
SCENARIO	MOD.	PRIORITY LEVEL	URBAN HYDRANT	URBAN NON-HYDRANT	RURAL HYDRANT	RURAL NON-HYDRANT
911 Hang Up	Q	1	1P 1LA 1DC	1P 1LA 1TA 1DC	1P 1LA 1TA 1SC	1P 1LA 1TA 1SC

Appendix “J”

Sample By-Law Authorizing Participation in the Mutual Aid Plan:

BY-LAW AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN

THE [COUNTY, DISTRICT, REGION] OF

MUTUAL AID PLAN and PROGRAM

Being a by-law to provide for the participation of the [Town] of Fire Department in the [County, District, Region] of Mutual Aid Plan and Program.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. THAT the [Town] of Fire Department be authorized to leave the limits of the municipality or fire area, at the discretion of the fire chief or designate and under the direction of the [County, District, Region] Fire Coordinator to respond to calls for assistance from other fire departments authorized to participate in the [County, District, Region] of Mutual Aid Plan and Program or any other County, District or Regional Mutual Aid Plan and Program on a reciprocal basis.

2. In case the provisions of this by-law conflict with the provisions of other authorized fire protection agreements, the provisions of this by-law shall prevail

This by-law comes into effect on the day it is passed in the usual fashion.

Mayor Clerk

Appendix “K”

Request For Replacement

Date: __________________________

Barry McKinnon, Chief

Emergency Management and Response

Office of the Fire Marshal

1495 Muskoka Road North

Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1W5

Dear Sir:

Due to the pending retirement of the appointed (fire co-ordinator/alternate fire co-ordinator/zone fire co-ordinator) for the County/ District/ Region of _________________ it is necessary to appoint a new (fire co-ordinator/ alternate fire co-ordinator/ zone fire co-ordinator). I have reviewed the criteria for appointment to these positions and I am recommending that _______________ of the __________________Fire Department be appointed as the (fire co-ordinator/alternate fire co-ordinator/zone fire co-ordinator).

Fire chief, deputy fire chief or senior officer with the necessary training and experience to co-ordinate the system
Willingness of proposed fire co-ordinator or alternate to fill the role.
Agreement of employer for fire co-ordinator or alternate to fill the role
	Consent letter from council or CAO attached
Capability to monitor, receive and transfer radio communications within the county, district or region and between other counties, districts and/or regions.
Familiarity and continuity within the system.
Where possible (and where practicable of attainment) the coordinator and alternate come from the same department.
Agreeable to the roles and responsibilities as defined in the mutual aid plan

General comments (ex. recommended individual has filled position as alternate co-ordinator for five years)

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Appendix “L”

Request for Temporary Appointment

Date: __________________________ To Fax Number (416) 325-3119

Doug Crawford

Deputy Fire Marshal

Office of the Fire Marshal

5775 Yonge Street, 7^th Floor

Toronto, ON M2M 4J1

Dear Sir:

Due to the absence of an appointed fire co-ordinator for the County/ District/ Region of ___________________ it is necessary to appoint an interim fire co-ordinator for the period of ________________ to __________________. I am requesting that ____________________ of the __________________________ Fire Department be appointed as Fire Co-ordinator for the specified period.

___________________________ is, in my opinion, fully qualified to act in this capacity.

_____________________________________ _______________________

Signature and Title Fax Number

OFM RESPONSE

Pursuant to section 7 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, I have approved your request to appoint ______________________ as the interim Fire Co-ordinator for the specified period. The Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 provides immunity to Fire Co-ordinators while executing their duties in good faith.

___________________________________

Doug Crawford

Deputy Fire Marshal

Pursuant to Delegated Authority

Appendix “M”

Fire Co-ordinator Check List

q What is the problem?

q What specifically do you need? [equipment, staffing, pumping, other]

q How can I assist - advice or on-scene presence?

q Is this an unorganized territory?

q Where exactly is the incident? Can you fax a map with the location?

q What is the best route and approach to the site?

q Has mutual aid been enacted? [If yes, who is currently involved?]

q Has a command post been set up? [If yes, who is in charge at the scene?]

q Have you exhausted all of your resources?

q Has an emergency been declared?

q Is your Emergency Operations Centre set up?

q Are you following your emergency plan?

q Who else have you contacted for assistance?

q Do you have a return phone / cell / fax number as a contact?

q What radio frequency are you using?

Fire Co-ordinators' Contacts List

Zone Fire Co-ordinators & Fire Chiefs in your Area

Your neighbouring District Fire Co-ordinators

OPP (PERT) – through POC

POC - 1-866-314-0472

Local - Police or OPP contact

Local - OFM and EMO contact

Local – MNR contact

Mayor & Acting Mayor & CAO

Fire Co-ordinator Information

Name -

Address & Postal Code -

e-mail address -

Fax # -

Work # -

Home # -

Cell # -

Fire Dispatch # -

Appendix “N”

FORM FOR PROPOSAL TO CHANGE PROVINCIAL MUTUAL AID PLAN

Forward to: Emergency Management and Response Unit

Field Fire Protection Services

% Ontario Fire College

1495 Muskoka Road North

Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1W5

Fax: 705-687-8636

Name	Phone (B)
Department	Phone (R)
Position	Fax
	Email

	Proposal recommends (check one)
	New text	Revised text
	Deleted text	Additional appendix
	Other
Attach copy of page(s) on which you are suggesting change(s) be made

Proposed changes: (include suggested wording, contacts for follow-up, commitment your department would make to assist in development)

Appendix “N” continued

Reason for change or addition of new material and substantiation for proposal (indicate benefit to improved public safety and copies of research documents, fire experience, etc.)

This proposal is original material (not copied from another source)

This proposal is not original material; its source is as follows:

I hereby grant the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) the authority to control the future use of this proposal. I understand the proposal will be assessed and appropriate changes will be made. I understand the OFM will publish appropriate segments of this proposal.

Signature (required)

Date

Appendix “O”

MUTUAL AID NOTIFICATION

AND RADIO PRECEDURE OPERATING GUIDELINES

Pending Completion of cross Banding of Existing Radio System

---