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1. What Automatic Aid Is
•Automatic Aid means the closest appropriate fire
resource is dispatched automatically, regardless of
jurisdictional boundaries.
•Itis not mutual aid on request units are dispatched
immediately based on proximity and capability, not city
Limits.
•The goal is faster response, safer operations, and
better outcomes for citizens.
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3. Operational Benefits
;t Reduced response times to first -arriving units.
• Stronger initial attack with adequate staffing on
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• Improved two-in/two-out compliance and early
command establishment.
• Better use of existing resources, not new
staff ng.
More firefighters on scene
sooner means:
Automatic Aid aligns with best
practices in firefighter safety.
5. Command &Authority
-arriving unit establishes command
ed command used when appropriate
olicies
iscipline authority
hain of command
• Automatic Aid is about doing what's best for citizens.
• It improves safety, efficiency, and service delivery without
increasing cost.
• This is a proven model used successfully by many neighboring
communities.
• Our recommendation is to move forward deliberately, monitor
outcomes, and adjust as needed.