Fourth Survey Of The Needs Of The U.s. Fire Service Form Page 6

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PART VI. Ability to Handle Unusually Challenging Incidents
Each question is based on an example incident. We want to know whether you have enough local resources to handle such an
incident, and if not, how far you would have to go to obtain sufficient resources. Both the type and the size of the incident are
specified to give you something specific to react to and a challenge that will often need more than local resources.
44.
Technical rescue and EMS for a building with occupants after structural collapse following a fire or a no-notice
catastrophic event such as an earthquake or tornado:
A. How far would you have to go to obtain enough people with specialized training for this incident?
(Check one) □ Local would be enough
□ Regional
□ State
□ National
B. How far would you have to go to obtain enough specialized equipment to handle this incident?
(Check one) □ Local would be enough
□ Regional
□ State
□ National
C. Do you have a plan for obtaining assistance from others on this type of incident?
□ No
(Check one) □ Yes, written agreement
□ Yes, informal
□ Yes, other (Specify)
45.
Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire affecting structures.
A. Is protecting structures in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) a role your fire department performs?
(Check one) □ Yes □ No (If no, go to Part VII)
B. What is the maximum number of structures your department could handle alone?
□ 1
□ 2–5
□ 6–20
□ 21 plus
C. What is the maximum area (acres) your department could handle alone?
□ Less than 1 acre
□ 1–10 acres
□ 11–50 acres
□ 51–100 acres
□ Greater than 100 acres
D. If you had an incident affecting 2–5 structures how far would you have to go to obtain enough people with specialized
training and equipment for this incident?
(Check one) □ Local would be enough
□ Regional
□ State
□ National
E. If you had an incident affecting 6–20 structures how far would you have to go to obtain enough people with
specialized training and equipment for this incident?
(Check one) □ Local would be enough
□ Regional
□ State
□ National
F. If you had an incident affecting more than 20 structures how far would you have to go to obtain enough people with
specialized training and equipment for this incident?
(Check one) □ Local would be enough
□ Regional
□ State
□ National
G. Do you have a plan for obtaining assistance from others on this type of incident?
(Check one) □ Yes, written agreement
□ Yes, informal
□ Yes, other (Specify)
□ No
PART VII. Advanced Technology
46.
Are you using advanced technological approaches? (Check all that apply)
□ Computer aided dispatch (CAD)
□ Advanced personnel location equipment
□ Physiological monitoring
□ Tablet software
□ Mobile web based geographic information systems (GIS)
□ Infrared sensing surveillance
□ Aerial robotics (UAV/UAS/Drone)
□ None of these
PART VIII. Your Top 3 Needs In Your Words:
1.
2.
3.
Questions? Don’t Hesitate To Contact Us
Office: 303-482-2500
Fax: 303-482-2649
E-mail:
CSFFA, 8753 Yates Dr. Suite: 226 Westminster, CO 80031 Attn: NASURVEY

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