Car Fire w/exp

[AlmostHandy]

I've seen this go out on the 911 dispatch before. I've always guessed that the "exp" meant explosion, but I heard the dispatcher today refer to it as "With Exposure".

Does anyone know what that means? What/who was exposed?

 

[kd7kdc]

Oh God not another Britney sighting

 

[icom1020]

something nearby like a garage or similar structure

 

[AlmostHandy]

Oh far out! Yeah, they said it was in a garage!

Wow. I totally should have thought of that.

I guess if a car fire threatens a structure, it's a little more urgent.

 

[Ishyid]

I've seen this go out on the 911 dispatch before. I've always guessed that the "exp" meant explosion, but I heard the dispatcher today refer to it as "With Exposure".

Does anyone know what that means? What/who was exposed?

"EXP" means possible exposure. It is when the car is next to another object(whether it be a car or structure) that may ignite through the radiant heat.

 

[AlmostHandy]

Right on. That makes a lot of sense.

Ok, a couple more, if I may? I've been searching over at InterceptNW, but its a phailboat.



What is the difference between a Rescue, and a Heavy Rescue? Is it simply a matter of "more troops" or is it more technical than that?

What is "Mutual Aid Response"? My guess is that it's SFD going to help some other agency. Is that right?

 

[AtomicTaco]

Heavy Rescues involve heavy equipment--the jaws of life, winches, saws, and Chuck Norris.

I've seen references of MA being FD/FD and also FD/PD.

 

[AlmostHandy]

Ahh, far out!

Thank you!

 

[AtomicTaco]

Wait a little bit longer and you'll get a little bit better answer from someone that's been doing this a little bit longer than me.

 

[kd7kdc]

Heavy Rescues involve heavy equipment--the jaws of life, winches, saws, and Chuck Norris.

Heavy Rescues involve heavy equipment--the jaws of life, winches, saws OR Chuck Norris.

 

[Ishyid]

Right on. That makes a lot of sense.

Ok, a couple more, if I may? I've been searching over at InterceptNW, but its a phailboat.



What is the difference between a Rescue, and a Heavy Rescue? Is it simply a matter of "more troops" or is it more technical than that?

What is "Mutual Aid Response"? My guess is that it's SFD going to help some other agency. Is that right?

Alright, here's the layout. When you hear a heavy rescue(or in most cases rescue and then the number) being dispatched you will receive a heavy rescue truck. This truck has everything. It's basiclly a tool box on wheels. It has things from extension cords and lights, to extrication tools and struts. This rig will go on every non-medical related call there is. The only department that I am aware of that has a heavy rescue truck is McCord Fire and Rescue.(and their's does run medical calls) For their off runway calls, they only have a engine and a heacy rescue truck(when they merge with Fort Lewis they will be purchasing a medic rig). I'm not sure if your asking about the rigs or a call, because Iv'e never herd of just a rescue truck, so in my opinion rescue and heavy rescue are the same just like an attack rig and a engine. Mutual Aid is when a department comes in to help another department when they are low on staffing due to a large volume of calls. So if you herd SFD being dispatched for mutual aid with onther department that means they are going in to either help them with a exsisting call, or to run a different call for them.

I hope this helps you out some. If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask.

-Josh-

 

[AtomicTaco]

The only department that I am aware of that has a heavy rescue truck is McCord Fire and Rescue.

Seattle has Rescue 14 which is a heavy rescue unit and some other apparatus that probably can do the same thing. R-14 responds to a lot of MVAs on I-5. And since you're from Bonney Lake, I doubt you listen to Seattle Fire much, so no offense intended when I pointed this out. I'll bet there are plenty of other agencies that have Heavy Rescue units; although Ladders carry a lot of equipment that can be used in a heavy rescue.

 

[Ishyid]

Seattle has Rescue 14 which is a heavy rescue unit and some other apparatus that probably can do the same thing. R-14 responds to a lot of MVAs on I-5. And since you're from Bonney Lake, I doubt you listen to Seattle Fire much, so no offense intended when I pointed this out. I'll bet there are plenty of other agencies that have Heavy Rescue units; although Ladders carry a lot of equipment that can be used in a heavy rescue.

Non taken. But I did know Seattle has rescues, I was talking more abouot puyallup and tacoma arear about the rescue trucks. But indead, there is no need for a rescue truck in less populated areas, because ladders will carry a lot of that stuff.