Emergency Response

Your safety is our top priority. In the event of an emergency, knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

 

Reporting an Emergency:

In case of an emergency, please
CALL 911 immediately.

Your call will be routed to the appropriate authorities, including our fire station, for a rapid response.

 

 

Fire Emergencies:
If you see a fire or smoke, remember to:

  1. Stay Calm: Keep a level head and assess the situation.
  2. Evacuate: If the fire is inside a building, get out immediately. If you’re trapped, stay low to the ground to avoid smoke.
  3. Call 911: Report the fire and your location.
  4. Do Not Re-enter: Do not re-enter a burning building for any reason.

Medical Emergencies:
In the case of a medical emergency, follow these steps:

  1. Call 911: Report the emergency and your location.
  2. Administer First Aid: If you’re trained, provide first aid until professional help arrives.
  3. Stay with the Patient: If safe to do so, stay with the patient until paramedics arrive.

 

 

Storms and Flooding:
During severe storms or flooding, consider the following:

  1. Stay Indoors: Seek shelter in a sturdy building.
  2. Do Not Drive Through Floodwaters: Avoid driving or walking through flooded areas.
  3. Listen to Authorities: Follow the guidance of local authorities and emergency services.

 

 

 

Evacuation:
If you’re in an area affected by an evacuation, remember to:

  1. Stay Informed: Listen to local authorities and follow evacuation orders.
  2. Pack an Emergency Kit: Prepare a kit with essential items such as water, non-perishable food, important documents, and medications.
  3. Evacuate Safely: Follow designated evacuation routes and head to a safe location.
  4. Stay Updated: Monitor local news and emergency alerts for updates on the situation.

After an Emergency:
Once the emergency is over, contact our fire station for information, assistance, and support. We are here to help you recover and rebuild.

Contact Us:

Emergency Number: 911
Non-Emergency Inquiries: 000-000-0000

Fire Station Address:
12345 Your Street Here Yourtown, US 01234

Your safety is our top priority. Please stay informed, stay prepared, and know that Suwannee Fire Rescue is ready to respond to any emergency to protect you and your community.

 
Suwannee Fire Rescue is prepared to respond to a diverse range of emergencies and calls for assistance. Our initial response aims to effectively address the known hazards reported during dispatch.

To handle each incident appropriately, Suwannee Fire Rescue dispatches the appropriate type and number of units from our diverse array of resources. 

The level of response is determined based on factors such as the type of incident, location, weather conditions, existing or potential emergencies, available resources, and the information provided to us. We adjust staffing levels and deploy specialized resources according to the specific conditions of each situation.

Our response strategy prioritizes the closest available resource, in addition to other units of the required type. Our vehicles are equipped with GPS (global positioning satellite) systems and CAD (computer-aided dispatch), which allow us to identify and deploy the nearest fire engine efficiently. The first responding personnel promptly assess the incident’s requirements and modify the response accordingly.

In some cases, the closest available resource may come from another fire department. Thanks to mutual aid, automatic aid, and agreements with surrounding fire departments, we can deliver the fastest and highest level of service.

Suwannee Fire Rescue is equipped with a staffed fire engine that serves as the primary tool for attacking fires. The engine crew’s primary focus is to establish a water supply, typically utilizing a fire hydrant, and then utilizing hose lines to extinguish the fire. All firefighting equipment on the engine is specifically designed to aid in fire suppression.

Suwannee Fire Rescue also staffs a fire truck along with the engine. Fire trucks play a crucial role in supporting fire attack efforts. The responsibilities of a truck crew include forcible entry to gain access to the fire, shutting off utility services (such as gas or electricity) to ensure firefighter safety and control the fire, ventilating the building to clear smoke and gases, conducting search and rescue operations, placing ladders for building access and performing various other tasks. Fire trucks are also equipped with specialized tools for extricating individuals trapped in vehicles during traffic collisions.

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