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The City of St. Lego Fire & Rescue Service The City of St. Lego Fire & Rescue Service was established in 1874 to protect the lives and property of the citizens of The City of St. Lego. The Department operates 30 Engine Companies, 20 Ladder Companies, 3 Rescue Companies, 3 Tactical Rescue Companies, 1 Industrial Tanker, 2 Marine Units, 1 Air Unit, 4 Forestry Engines, 2 Brush Trucks, and many support vehicles out of 30 full time stations and 2 forestry stations that are staffed during the busy summer months. The Department also oversees the EMS Division, as well as the Beach Patrol, that oversees the world famous beaches of the city. Department Structure: The Department is under the overall command of The Chief of Department. Under The 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 of the Department. The Department is divided into three Divisions, each under the under the command of a Division Chief. Each Division has two Districts, each commanded by a District Chief. Each Company is under the overall command of the Company Captain. If the Captain is not on duty, the Company is in Command of a Lieutenant. Each Engine Company is staffed by a minimum of 1 officer and 3 firefighters. Ladder Companies have 1 officer and 4 firefighters, and Rescue Companies 1 officer and 4 firefighters. There are many specialized units throughout the city, some staffed at all times, others cross staffed when needed. Response Guidelines: The following guidelines are used by Fire Alarm when sending apparatus to emergencies. These responses may be altered by the officer in command as needed. Still Alarm: One Engine, One Ladder Box Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder, One Rescue, and District Chief Working Fire: (Full Assignment) Three Engines, Two Ladders, One Rescue, District Chief Second Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder Third Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder, Division Chief Fourth Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder, Department Chief notified Fifth Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder, off duty personnel may be called in Sixth-Tenth Alarm: Two Engines, One Ladder per Alarm Department Chief may notify of any additional units needed High Rise Response: Three Engines, Two Ladders, One Rescue, One District Chief Vehicle Fire: One Engine, One Ladder (Additional Engine if on Interstate) Brush Fire: Two Engines, Brush Unit, District Chief Motor Vehicle Crash: One Engine, One Ladder, One Rescue, District Chief Outside odor of gas: One Engine Inside odor of gas: Box Assignment Medical: One Engine Building Lockout: One Ladder Water Rescue: Two Engines, One Rescue, Tactical Rescue Two, District Chief Hazardous Material Response: One Engine, One Ladder, One Rescue, District Chief Incident Commander will assess the scene, and may activate the Hazardous Materials Response Team, bringing an additional Rescue, Tactical Rescue One and The Air Supply Unit |
| 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. First arriving Engine Company takes the front of the building and attacks the fire with a pre-connected attack line. The first arriving Ladder Company raises the stick to the roof, and begins the interior search. The Rescue performs the secondary search of the interior, as the Ladder Crew begins ventilation operations. Second due Engine runs a feeder from the first arriving Engine to the closest hydrant, and assists in the interior attack. Upon arrival, the District Chief will asses the scene, and direct arriving companies via radio. |
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