(A) Alert (72 hours before strike):
(1) Chief to attend meeting called by the Emergency Management Coordinator;
(2) Plans are revised with personnel regarding housing of personnel during the emergency, placing of fire fighting equipment during the emergency, and locations of the doors to the parking garage; and
(3) Persons responsible for division (A)(2) above are designated.
(B) Hurricane watch (48 hours before strike):
(1) All trucks and other equipment are refueled and checked for readiness.
(2) The Department will continue to answer calls coming in.
(3) Personnel are placed on call, and if requested, will assist in warning the public.
(C) Hurricane warning (24 hours before strike):
(1) Maintain fire fighting readiness; and
(2) Continue to assist in warning the public.
(D) Strike expected:
(1) Position fire trucks and door in planned position;
(2) Call in personnel needed and house them;
(3) Procure supplies as required; and
(4) Fill all SCBA bottles.
(E) After strike:
(1) Inspect the town for potential fire or health hazards;
(2) Assist in clearing streets;
(3) Reposition fire trucks and doors to normal position;
(4) Search and rescue; and
(5) Assist in marking street names and buildings.
(Ord. passed - -1998)