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Level 1
- Provide regular training opportunities for residents to be trained in Fire Safety and Use of Fire Extinguishers.
- Require firefighters and EMTs to have a Family Care Plan in place so they can go to work during a major emergency.
- Ensure that Fire and Rescue facilities have backup power. Generator Considerations Document
- Provide regular training opportunities for residents to be trained in First Aid/CPR, Stop the Bleed and Until Help Arrives. Civilian Preparedness Training Document
Level 2
- Develop auxiliary fire programs such as Fire Corps or a Firefighter Reserve
- Educate firefighters and EMTs in a Culture of preparedness to ensure they are comfortable going to work during a major disaster. Disaster Preparedness Powerpoint: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
- Build up a Transportation Fuel Reserve Supply that can be used to refuel fire apparatus and ambulances. Fuel Storage Considerations Document
- Develop auxiliary EMS programs such as Medical Reserve Corps.
Level 3
- Organize teams of Neighborhood Fire Wardens.
- Evaluate firefighter sand EMTs in how well they are prepared for a Catastrophic Disaster. Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Document
- EMP protect the fire apparatus and ambulances.