| Response Guidelines: The following guidelines are used when dispatching apparatus to emergencies. These general guideline may be altered by the Officer in Command. After the working fire, all assignments are in addition to units already assigned. Still Alarm: One Engine, One Ladder Box Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder, One Rescue, One District Chief Working Fire: (Full Assignment): Three Engines, Two Ladders, One Rescue, One District Chief Second Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder Third Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder, One District Chief, One Deputy Chief. Mutual Aide called in for station coverage. Fourth Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder, Chief of Department is notified. Fifth Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder, off duty personnel may be called in. Sixth-Tenth Alarms: Two Engines, One Ladder per alarm. Chief of Department may notify of any additional units as needed. High Rise Response: Three Engines, Two Ladders, One Rescue, One District Chief Vehicle Fire: One Engine, One Ladder Brush Fire: Two Engines, Brush Unit, One District Chief Vehicle Accident: One Engine, One Ladder, One Rescue, One District Chief Outside Odor of Gas: One Engine, District Chief Inside Odor of Gas: Full Box Assignment Medical: One Engine Lockout (Police on Scene): One Ladder Water Rescue: Two Engines, One Rescue, Tactical Rescue Two (Water Rescue), District Chief Hazardous Material Response: One Engine, One Ladder, One Rescue, One District Chief Incident Commander will assess the situation, and may activate the Hazardous Materials Response Team, bringing and additional Rescue, Tactical Rescue One (Hazardous Materials Response Unit) and the Air Supply Unit |
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| City of St. Lego Fire & Rescue Service |
Divisions Fire Suppression Fire Prevention Forestry Division Marine Division Air Wing EMS Division Beach Patrol Maintenance Fire Academy Past Apparatus Click on the above link to see some apparatus that served the Department in years gone by. Equipment Click on the above link for a description of the Firefighting Equipment used by the department. |
| The City of St. Lego Fire & Rescue Service was established in 1874 to protect the citizens and property of The City of St. Lego. The 1210 Officers, firefighters and support personnel protect an area of 56.5 Sq. Miles, and a population of approximately 565,000 citizens. The Department does over 85,000 runs annually with 30 Engine Companies, 20 Ladder Companies, 3 Rescue Companies, 3 Tactical Rescues, 1 Industrial Tanker, 2 Marine Units, 1 Air Unit, 4 Forestry Engines, 2 Brush Trucks, and many support vehicles. The Department also oversees the EMS Division, which provides Emergency Medical Service to the City, and the Beach Patrol, which patrols the beaches St. Lego is famous for. Department Structure The St. Lego Fire & Rescue Service is under the command of The Chief of Department. Under the Department Chief are The Chief of Operations, who is responsible for the day to day operations of the Department, and The Chief of Administration, who is responsible for the administration side of the Department. The Department is divided into 3 Divisions, each covering a specific part of the city. Each Division is commanded by a Division Chief. Each Division is divided into 2 Districts, each overseen by a District Chief. Each Company is under the overall command of a Captain. When the Captain is not on duty, a Lieutenant is in command. Each Engine Company consists of an officer and 3 Firefighters. Ladder Companies consist of an officer and 4 Firefighters, and Rescue Companies and officer and 4 Firefighters. There are many specialized units throughout the city that are also manned, some at all times, others only when needed. |
| Fireground Operations: The First Company on scene informs Fire Alarm that they are off, and in command. If the Engine and Ladder arrive at the same time, the Officer of the Engine Company assumes Command of the incident until the District Chief or Deputy Chief arrives. The First arriving Engine Company takes the front of the building and attacks the fire with a pre-connect attack line. The First arriving Ladder Company also takes the front and throws it's stick to the roof, and begins the interior search. The Second arriving Engine Company will run the Large Diameter Hose from the First Engine to the closest hydrant, and then join in the interior attack. The District Chief will assess the situation on arrival, report to Fire Alarm, and direct incoming companies via radio where to position. |
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