Unit Roles

A fire engine is a specialized vehicle equipped with firefighting apparatus, hoses, water tanks, and other tools designed to quickly respond to and combat fires, often operated by fire departments to protect life and property.

Designation:

• E (Engine) <Station number>

A fire truck equipped with a ladder is a specialized emergency vehicle designed to respond to fires and rescue situations, featuring a tall extendable ladder that allows firefighters to reach elevated areas for firefighting, rescue operations, and personnel evacuation.

Designation:

• T (Truck) <Station number>

An airport fire crash truck, also known as an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, is a specialized emergency response vehicle equipped with firefighting and rescue equipment, designed to swiftly respond to and mitigate aircraft emergencies, such as fires or crashes, at airports.

Deployment Criteria: Call necessity or supervisor request

Designation:

• CR (CRASH) <Station number>

The LSFD Fast Response Vehicle is a specialized emergency vehicle designed for quick deployment to incidents, equipped with essential firefighting and Advanced Life Support equipment to provide rapid assistance in emergencies.

Deployment Criteria: TBD

Designation:

• FR (Fast Response) <Station number>

The Brush Patrol is a specialized vehicle equipped for rapid response to wildfires, featuring off-road capabilities, firefighting equipment, and tools designed to navigate through brush-filled terrain for effective wildfire prevention and control.

Deployment Criteria: Call necessity or supervisor request

Designation:

• BR (Patrol) <Station number>

Swift Water Rescue is a specialized emergency response operation that involves the retrieval and assistance of individuals in fast-flowing water environments, such as rivers or floods, using specialized techniques and equipment to ensure the safety of both rescuers and victims.

Deployment Criteria: Call necessity or supervisor request

Designation:

• SW (Swift Water) <Station number>

• SC1 (Swift Coordinator)

A Rescue Ambulance is a specially equipped vehicle designed to transport individuals, particularly those in need of urgent medical attention, to healthcare facilities, often equipped with life-saving medical equipment and staffed by trained paramedics or emergency medical personnel.

Designation:

• RA (Rescue) <Station number>

The Advanced Provider Units are equipped with a Firefighter/Paramedic and an Advanced Provider, offering mobile urgent care, assess 911 super-users for follow-up care, and provide on-scene medical clearance for mental health and intoxicated patients, streamlining the process and relieving pressure on local emergency rooms.

Not in policy.

The TEMS Unit is a group of experienced paramedics who work alongside law enforcement officers and are capable of responding into active shooter emergencies.

Deployment Criteria: TEMS personnel may deploy upon supervisor or LEO requests.

Designation:

• TM (TacMedic) <Unit number>

The HAZ-MAT / CBRNE Unit is designed to address chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) threats to the community and national security

Deployment Criteria: Call necessity or supervisor request.

Designation:

• SQ (Squad) <Station number> for any LSFD station equipped with a HAZ-MAT unit

• HM (Hazmat) <Station number> for any LSCoFD or DPFD station equipped with a HAZ-MAT unit

• HM1 (Hazmat 1)for MCFD

• HM50 (Hazmat 50 )for BCFD

The Joint-Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) is compromised of the LSPD, LSFD, and LSCDPH. The primary role of the JHAT is to coordinate response and facilitate multi-agency coordination of incidents that involve the use or potential use of chemical, biological, or radiological materials.

Deployment Criteria: Supervisor Request.

Designation:

• JT (JHAT) <Unit number> for all applicable agencies.

The Arson Investigation Unit is a specialized division of POST certified personnel who combat fire related crime through arson prevention and investigation The goal of these arson investigations is to investigate any fire of suspicious nature, as well as fires that resulted in injury or death.

Deployment Criteria: Upon request and proactively during special events.

Designation:

• AR (Arson) <Unit number> for LSFD.

• INV (Investigator) <Unit Identifier> for LSCoFD.

• ABI <Unit Identifier> for SanFire

TBD

Deployment Criteria: Call necessity and supervisor request.

Designation:

• TBD

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) is specialized in multiple types of rescues such as: Extrication, High angle rescues, Confined Space Rescues, Technical rescues, Natural Disasters, Structural Collapses, and Search and Rescue Operations.

Deployment Criteria: Call necessity or supervisor request.

Designation:

• UR (USAR) <Station number> for any LSFD, LSCoFD, or BCFD station equipped with a USAR unit

Air Operations helicopters and other aircraft are equipped for firefighting and emergency medical services, featuring capabilities such as water or fire retardant drops for firefighting and medical evacuation support for transporting patients swiftly to medical facilities. Drones and planes are included in this classification. 

Deployment Criteria: Call necessity or supervisor request.

Designation:

• H (FIRE) <Livery Number> for LSFD 

• C (COPTER) <Livery Number> for LSCoFD

The LSCoFD Lifeguards are trained professionals responsible for ensuring the safety of individuals at beaches, by monitoring water activities, responding to emergencies, and performing water rescues when necessary.

Deployment Criteria: AOP within Los Santos County that has a beach attached to it.

Designation:

• LG (Lifeguard) <Unit number> 

A rapid response vehicle for events.

Deployment Criteria: Events only, requires supervisor approval.

Designation:

• MC <Station number> for all applicable agencies

• MC1 (MedCart 1) for Del Perro Fire Department

A general response vehicle.

Designation:

• PB (Plug Buggy) <Station number> 

Explosive Ordinance Disposal and other services for Majestic County. 

Deployment Criteria: Must be in LE Bomb Squad & FD (Not Armed) / Supervisor Request

Designation:

• TBD

The Public Information Office is responsible for managing communication between the department and the public, ensuring transparency and timely dissemination of information.

Deployment Criteria: Supervisor Request or May Report on Anything After the Fact

Designation:

• PI <Unit number>

The fire marshal is a designated official responsible for enforcing fire safety regulations, conducting inspections, and investigating the causes of fires to ensure compliance with fire codes and prevent potential hazards.

Deployment Criteria: TBD

Designation:

• TBD

SanFire Prevention law enforcement officers are tasked with enforcing fire prevention laws and regulations in San Andreas, working to mitigate wildfire risks through monitoring and enforcing compliance with fire safety measures, investigating fire incidents, and educating the public on fire prevention practices.

Deployment Criteria: Must be in LE / AOP be in Jurisdiction & Minimum 3 Basic Patrol & Fire Marshal Permission

Designation:

• P (Prevention) <Vehicle number> for Captains.

• B (Battalion) <Vehicle number> for Battalion Chiefs.