Minor/major technical response

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Minor & Major Technical Responses to the best of my knowledge


Minor Technical Response Now a 5-7 signal with the special units
1 Engine
1 Truck
1 Battalion Chief
1 Rescue
1 Squad
1 Tac Unit
Rescue Battalion
Safety Battalion

*Transit Incident Notify the TLO/RLO

3 engines
2 trucks (if none of the trucks are a TL, one is to be special called)
1 BC
1 Rescue task force (Rescue & collapse rig(+transport if required), squad & 2nd piece)
1 additional rescue
1 additional squad (w/2nd piece)
1 SSL
1 TSU
CT01
K901
FCU
RB01
SB01
SOC Compressor & Logistics
HB01
HM01
1 HM Tech Engine

On transit major, the rebreather unit & electric rail cart
On a trench rescue con-ed vac truck
And
On a confined space incident, the rebreather unit.

*Trench Rescue: 1 ConEd Vac-Truck on initial alarm. 2nd one on confirmed
*Confined Space: Rebreather 1
*Major Transit: Rebreather 1, SOC Electric Rail Car, Notify TLO/RLO
* Boat in Distress -Now a 5-7 Signal with the boats. No other SOC Units

*Any unit can now transport a collapse rig whether they have a 2nd chauffeur or not. Nearest available unit if Primary transport is not available.
 
Auto Extrication

1 Engine Company
1 Ladder Company

Confirmed Pin
1 Engine Company (Total 2)
1 Ladder Company (Total 2)
1 Squad Company (Total 1)

NOTE Squad 8 shall be assigned to First Due response areas of E151, E164. E167, E168 in addition to normal assigned rescue

ONLY NORMAL ASSIGNED RESCUE COMPANIES ASSIGNED ON AUTO EXTRICATIONS IF ONE ASSIGNED THE ASSIGN BATTALION CHIEF


Water-Ice Rescue

2 Engine Companies
1 Ladder Company
1 Battalion Chief
Nearest Water/Ice Rescue Unit
1 Rescue Company
1 Squad Company
1 Tactical Support Unit
Rescue Battalion
Safety Battalion
1 Marine Company
Marine Battalion
1 Command Tactical Unit

Confirmed Water-Ice Rescue - Assign 2nd Marine Company & Deputy Chief

FD Divers in Water - Assign 2nd Rescue Company & 1 Engine Company to Assist 2nd Rescue, Assign 2nd Marine Company & Deputy Chief

FD Rescue Swimmers in Water - Assign 2nd Marine Company & Deputy Chief


Vessel In Distress

1 Engine Company
1 Ladder Company
1 Battalion Chief
2 Marine Companies
Marine Battalion
1 Command Tactical Unit




Minor Technical Rescue Matrix Date Revised12/29/25

- Building Collapse - Minor (Loose facade, bricks/cornice falling)
- Entrapment (Non-Vehicle related) (Person in machine, Elevator Accident, inside elevator shaft, blind elevator shaft incidents)
- Car/Vehicle into Building
- Construction Accidents (Crane, impalements)
- Hi-Angle Incidents (Persons on scaffolds, Bridges)

1 Engine Company
1 Ladder Company
1 Battalion Chief
1 Rescue Company
1 Squad Company
1 Tactical Support Unit
Rescue Battalion
Safety Battalion

All Transit Incidents
Assign 2nd Ladder for Communications relay
Notify TLO (If TLO not at RCC assign TLO)

NOTE: MANHATTAN EMS Incidents at construction sites must recive
1 Engine Company
1 Ladder Company
1 Battalion Chief
1 Rescue Company
1 Squad Company


Major Technical Rescue Matrix

-Transit Incident Major (Derailment, crash) - Rebreather Unit + SOC Electric Rail Cart assigned on Initial Phone Call
-Plane Down (OFF AIRPORT)
-Trench Rescue - Con Ed Vacuum Truck assigned on initial Phone Call
-Building Collapse Major (Floor, Walls, Structure)
-Explosion (Injuries and/or structural damage)
-Confined Space - Rebreather Unit Assigned on initial Phone call

3 Engine Companies
2 Ladder Companies
1 Battalion Chief
1 Technical Rescue Task Force (1 Rescue Company, 1 Collapse Rescue w/transport if required, 1 Squad Company w/ 2nd Piece)
1 Tactical Support Unit
Rescue Battalion
Safety Battalion
Field Comm Unit
1 Additional Rescue Company
1 Additional Squad Company
1 Command Tactical Unit
SOC Compressor
Rescue Logistics 1
K901
Hazmat Company 1
Hazmat Battalion
Hazmat Tech Engine (E044/ E165/ E250/ E274)


NOTE if any of the ladders responding are not Tower Ladders one must be special called

NOTE When the 2nd Technical Rescue Task Force is assigned it will not include a Rescue and Squad. The assitional Rescue and Squad previouslt assigned on the 10-60 fulfills



10-60 MAJOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE - Revised 9/4/25
- Major Emergency Incident with the potential for multiple casualties

5 Engine Companies
4 Ladder Companies (3rd due is FAST Truck)
4 Battalion Chiefs (3rd due is RUL, 4th is Safety Officer)
1 Deputy Chief
1 Technical Rescue Task Force
1 Additional Rescue Company
1 Additional Squad Company
Rescue Logistics Unit 1
Soc Compressor Unit 1
Field Com Unit
1 Command Tactical Unit
1 RAC Unit
Rehab Manager
1 Engine Company as Communications Unit
Rescue Battalion
Safety Battalion
Hazmat Battalion
Hazmat Company 1
1 Hazmat Tech Engine Company
Canine Unit

NOTE Requests above 10-60 will establish a Staging Area Manager


10-60 CODE 1 - MAJOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE - ENHANCED 2nd ALARM

5 Engine Companies (Total 10)
3 Ladder Companies (Total 7)
2 Battalion Chiefs (Total 6) - (5th is discretion of IC, 6th is Staging Area Manager)
1 Deputy Chief (Total 2)
1 Additional Technical Rescue Task Force (Total 2) - (1 Rescue Collapse Unit)
SOC Dewatering Unit
1 Satellite Unit w/ Engine Company
Air Recon Chief

NOTE 2nd Alarm must be transmitted on the 10-60 Code 1

Technical Rescue Task Force assigned EMS Units 1 Rescue Paramedic, 1 Haz-Tac Officer


10-66 - MISSING LOST, TRAPPED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED MEMBER(S)

1 Engine Company
1 Ladder Company
1 Additional Rescue Company (Total 2)
1 Additional Squad Company (Total 2)
1 Ladder as an additional FAST Unit (Total 2)
1 Engine Company as CFR Engine (Total 1)
1 Battalion Chief


NOTES
Anytime a 10-66 is transmitted prior to 2nd Alarm the Dispatcher will transmit a full 2nd alarm including all associated resources

If incident is a 2nd Alarm or Greater prior to the transmission of a 10-66 don't transmit higher alarm



HAZMAT INCIDENT

2 Engine Companies
2 Ladder Companies
1 Battalion Chief
Hazmat Company 1
1 Hazmat Tech Unit

HAZMAT SUPPORT LADDERS
MN: L001, L007, L014, L025, L045
BX: L027. L042, L046. L047. L050
BK: L131. L132. L146. L169. L170, L175
SI: L077, L079
QM: L117. L121, L126, L136, L144, L150, L152

USE Squad as Hazmat Tech Unit in the following Battalions

E44: BC7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 16
E165: BC 21, 22, 23
E250: BC33, 40, 41,42, 43
E274: BC 46, 50, 52, 53, 54


10-80 No Code - Hazardous Material Incident

Controlled by companies on scene (Hazmat Battalion or Hazmat Company 1 may be contacted

- Release is of a small quantity
- The Material and its Hazards have been Identified
- Firefighters PPE provides adequate protection against the identified hazards
- Special Equipment and Specialized Training are not needed
NOTE if on-scene units are unable to Control the incident


10-80 Code 1 - Incident that required Hazmat Response

- Fuel Transfer
- Fuel Spill
- Major Gas Emergency
- Pepper Spray
- Lithium-Ion Battery Fire
- Asbestos
- Chemical Suicide
- Mercury Spill
- Unknown Substance
- Fire Involving or impinging on a Propane cylinder

1 Engine Company
1 Ladder Company
1 Battalion Chief
Hazmat Company 1
1 Hazmat Tech Unit
Hazmat Battalion

1 Haz-Tac Ambulance Assigned if Patient

10-80 Code 2 - Large Scale Event Requiring Numerous Hazmat Resources

- Large Hazardous Material Release or Spill
- Industrial Ammonia or Chlorine Leak or Spill
- Fuel Tanker Rollover with Contents involved in Fire
- Hazmat Incident with Multiple contaminated, exposed or injured

***Ensure Total 4 Engine Companies, 2 Ladder Companies, 2 Battalion Chiefs on Response***
1 Deputy Chief
Hazmat Battalion
Hazmat Company 1
2 Hazmat Tech Units
Safety Battalion
Rescue Battalion
1 Hazmat Support Ladder (FAST Unit)
1 Rescue Company
Field Com Unit
1 Command Tactical Unit

EMS Resources assigned on 10-80 Code 2
3 BLS Ambulances
1 ALS Ambulances
1 Deputy Chief
1 Division Captain (or Additional Conditions Officer)
1 Conditions Officer
1 MERV
1 MRTU
1 LSU
1 Haz-Tac Officer
2 Haz-Tac Ambulances


10-86 - Request for a Foam Response (Low Ex or Hi Ex)

Code 1 - Fire Transformer

2 Purple K Units w/ Engine Companies
Hazmat Company 1
Hazmat Battalion
Hazmat Tech Unit (ENGINE COMPANY 44, 165, 250, 274 ONLY) (SQUADS don't carry F500

Code 2 - Fire or Emergency Requiring Foam beyond the capability of on scene units

1 Foam Tanker w/ Engine Company
1 Foam Coordinator (Battalion Chief)
1 Foam Manager Car 11F
1 Satellite Unit w/ Engine Company
2 Purple K Units w/ Engine Companies
Hazmat Company 1
Hazmat Battalion
Hazmat Tech Unit

Code 3 - Major Fire or Emergency Tank Farm, Airplane Crash,

3 Foam Tankers w/ Engine Companies
2 Foam Coordinator (Battalion Chiefs)
1 Foam manager Car 11F
1 Satellite Unit w/ Engine Company
2 Purple K Units w/ Engine Companies
Super Pumper 1 w/ Engine Company
Hazmat Company 1
Hazmat Battalion
Hazmat Tech Unit



 
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Is a 10-60 ever transmitted as the initial response or is what is listed above in addition to the additional 3&2 response?
is a 10-60 Code 1 always transmitted AFTER a 10-60 and what you have listed is in addition to the 10-60 which was in addition to the initial 3&2?
 
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