Local Response Duties. Local agencies are responsible for emergency planning and preparedness within their jurisdictions. Local agencies will conduct response activities within the scope of their department training and capabilities. Local agencies will provide emergency response services when possible, including, but not limited to: $ Notification $ Initial hazard identification $ Initial sampling to identify and determine concentrations of materials $ Communications $ Rescue and emergency medical service Binational Prevention and Emergency Response Plan Between Naco, Sonora and Cochise County, Arizona $ Fire fighting $ Security (site perimeter, traffic, and crowd control) $ On-Scene liaison with other agencies and organizations $ Providing public information $ Evacuation and shelter-in-place / public sheltering Local government emergency response responsibilities in Naco, Arizona are generally divided among the Naco Fire District, the City of Xxxxxx Fire Department, the Cochise County Sheriff's Department, the Cochise County Health Department and Cochise County Emergency Services. Detailed roles and responsibilities of these agencies can be found in applicable organizational documents. When responding to requests for mutual aid, local response agencies from both sides of the border will adhere to their department's standard operating protocols. At no time should personnel from any jurisdiction be requested to perform duties outside their training and capabilities. Incident Commanders of both countries are familiar with the capabilities of the agencies available for response, and will use the personnel from the agencies in an appropriate manner. If concerns arise, Cochise County and Civil Protection Joint Incident Command will be notified and an appropriate decision will be made at that level.
Local Response Duties. Local agencies are responsible for emergency planning and preparedness within their jurisdictions. Local agencies will conduct response activities within the scope of their department training and capabilities. Local agencies will provide emergency response services when possible, including, but not limited to: $ Notification $ Initial hazard identification $ Initial sampling to identify and determine concentrations of materials $ Communications $ Rescue and emergency medical service $ Fire fighting $ Security (site perimeter, traffic, and crowd control) $ On-Scene liaison with other agencies and organizations $ Providing public information $ Evacuation and shelter-in-place / public sheltering Local government emergency response responsibilities in Naco, Arizona are generally divided among the Naco Fire District, the City of Xxxxxx Fire Department, the Cochise County Sheriff's Department, the Cochise County Health Department and Cochise County Emergency Services. Detailed roles and responsibilities of these agencies can be found in applicable organizational documents. When responding to requests for mutual aid, local response agencies from both sides of the border will adhere to their department's standard operating protocols. At no time should personnel from any jurisdiction be requested to perform duties outside their training and capabilities. Incident Commanders of both countries are familiar with the capabilities of the agencies available for response, and will use the personnel from the agencies in an appropriate manner. If concerns arise, Cochise County and Civil Protection Joint Incident Command will be notified and an appropriate decision will be made at that level.
Local Response Duties. Local agencies are responsible for emergency planning and preparedness within their jurisdictions. The agencies are expected to assume lead roles during the emergency phase of the incident. Local agencies will conduct response activities within the scope of their department training and capabilities. Local agencies will provide emergency response services when possible, including, but not limited to: • Notification; • Initial hazard identification; • Initial sampling to identify and determine concentrations of materials, if possible; • Communications; • Rescue and emergency medical service; • Fire fighting; • Security (site perimeter, traffic, and crowd control); • On scene liaison with other agencies and organizations; • Providing public information; and/or • Evacuation and shelter. Binational Prevention and Emergency Response Plan Between San Luis, Arizona and San Xxxx Río Colorado, Sonora 28 February 25, 2000 Local government assignments in San Luis, Arizona, are generally shared among the San Luis, Arizona Fire Department, Yuma County Sheriff’s Department, San Luis, Arizona Police Department, Yuma County Emergency Services, emergency medical services, public works and the health department. Detailed roles and responsibilities of these agencies can be found in the San Luis, Arizona and Yuma County plan. When responding to requests for mutual aid, local response agencies from both sides of the border will adhere to their department’s standard operating protocols. At no time should personnel from either city be requested to perform duties outside their training and capabilities. Incident Commanders in both cities are familiar with the capabilities of the agencies available for response, and will use the personnel from the agencies in an appropriate manner. If concerns arise, the Fire Chief and Civil Protection Joint Command will be notified and an appropriate decision will be made at that level.
