Initial notification of a potential hazardous materials incident will be included in the dispatch message transmitted to the appropriate response units by the dispatch center. All responding companies shall proceed with caution to avoid entering a hazardous area.
As soon as possible, the Company Officer assuming command shall give a brief description of the nature of the incident, identifying the hazard perimeter, possibly identifying a staging area. The intent is to provide other response personnel of the potential danger and limit unnecessary exposure to personnel and equipment. The dispatcher should notify all responding agencies of the precautions to take enroute to the scene.
More specific information should be relayed to the dispatcher in the form of progress reports as this information becomes available.
The following notifications should be made by the Lee County Communication Center in the event of a Level II or Level III incident:
a. Tupelo Police DepartmentUpon declaration of a Level II or Level III incident the Incident Command should start the notification process by requesting the following Tupelo Fire Department units:
b. North Mississippi Medical Center Ambulance Service
c. Lee County Civil Defense
d. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
e. Tupelo Emergency Management Team
f. Tupelo Fire Department Special Operation Unit
g. Other agencies which may be requested
a. Assistant Chief or Duty ChiefNotification of the Special Operations Unit will follow the protocol established by the unit. The Team Leaders shall start the tiered call system upon notification by the Lee County Communications Center. Team Leaders are responsible for keeping all call lists current and distributing the updated call lists.
b. Chief of the Department
c. Division Chief of Training/Safety
d. Tupelo Fire Department Special Operation Unit
In all instances the Incident Commander may call for additional units, special units, staff members, or any part of the response protocol as appropriate or needed.