The Fire Rescue Division is the single largest division in the Arlington Fire Department( AFD) and is comprised of the resources typically associated with fire department emergency service delivery and operations. There are 273 personnel assigned to the division, with a complement of 91 assigned to each of the three shifts. At any given time, there is a minimum of 80 employees working on a rotating shift of 24-hours on, 48-hours off at 16 fire stations. Each shift, designated as A, B, and C, is managed by one of three Battalion Chiefs who manage day-to-day activities, respond to major incidents, and work to facilitate concurrent activities to support the leadership of the organization. Each of the three on-duty Battalion Chiefs oversees five to six stations, staffed by six to eight Officers and their crews. Minimum staffing for AFD units is typically three to four personnel.
All Fire-Rescue members are certified to at least the Emergency Medical Technician( EMT) Intermediate level, while approximately half the personnel are EMT-Paramedics. The division provides advanced life support medical care in association with American Medical Response, which staffs the
ambulances within the city. Members are certified in a variety of disciplines, including structural firefighting, hazardous materials technicians, driver / pump operator, and advanced Fire Officer.
The Fire Rescue Division engages in various emergency response networks within the region. These include the web of mutual and automatic aid agreements used on a daily basis. The division manages all incidents within the National Incident Management System. Fire Rescue takes pride in being prepared for all hazards and capable to respond in any environment.
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