1. Hurricane Conference
“Local Response”
June 9, 2010
Robert W. Seltzer
Chief, Central Coventry F.D.
Task Force Leader, RIUSAR TF-1

2. “Local Response”
 Definition of
“Interdependencies”

3. “Local Response”
Interdependencies =
Mutually dependent

4. “Local Response”
Interdependence is a dynamic of
being mutually and physically
responsible to, and sharing a common
set of principles with, others.
Interdependence recognizes the truth in
each position and weaves them
together. It can also be defined as the
interconnectedness and the reliance on
one another socially, economically,
environmentally and politically.

5. “Local Response”
 Interdependencies exist within our own communities
– Police, Fire, EMS, DPW, Human Services
 Interdependencies exist within surrounding communities
– Mutual Aid Resources
 Interdependencies exist with our State partners
– RIEMA, National Guard, State DOT, State Police, State
Fire Marshal’s Office, HEALTH, etc.

6. Interdependencies
We all
work State/
Tribe
towards FEMA OFA
the same Local
goal. Volunteer
Agencies Media
The success of
the local IC and
Private
Sector the recovery of
the disaster
survivor and the
impacted
community

7. “Local Response”
 Local Event Occurs
– Local Community uses Task Force Approach
 Law Enforcement
 Fire Service
 Emergency Medical Services
 Department of Public Works
 Human Services (Sheltering, etc.)
 Building Officials

8. NORTHERN CONTROL METRO CONTROL
Smithfield Fire Alarm Cranston Fire Alarm
Alt. N. Smithfield Fire Alarm Alt. Providence Fire Alarm
Alt. Warwick Fire Alarm
EDITION 2004
MUTUAL-AID PLAN
Major Fire Incident
Haz-Mat Incident
Multiple Fire Incidents
Decon WMD Incident
Specialized Apparatus
MCI Supply Support
Mass Casualty Incident
Command Post Support
Urban Search & Rescue Team Incident Management
Team
RESOURCE ASSIGNMENT
CARDS
SOUTHERN CONTROL EAST BAY CONTROL
Exeter Fire Alarm Portsmouth Fire Alarm
Alt. Westerly Emergency Dispatch Alt. Newport Fire Alarm

9. Dispatch 154.37 mhz Fireground Ch 2- 151.22, Ch 3- 159.36, Ch 4- 154.265, Ch 5- 159.750
EMERGENCY PHONE: 274-3344
PROVIDENCE City 18.1 sq ml BUSINESS PHONE: 275-1150
HEADQUARTERS PHONE: 243-6060
E-2 10 Branch Ave. Zip 02904
L-7 E-9 223 Brook St Zip 02906
R-3 L-8
Decontamination Trailer
Batt.Chief-3 E-10 847 Broad St. Zip 02907
L-5
E-3 325 Washington St. Zip 02903 Haz-Mat Trailer
TL-1 (Headquarters)
Sp. Haz.-1 E-11 274 Reservoir Ave. Zip 02907
R-4
Div.Chief-1 E-12 426 Admiral St. Zip 02908
L-3
E-4 270 Rochambeau Ave. Zip02906 Mini Pumper 2
E-5 155 Humboldt Ave. Zip 02906 E-13 Foam Unit 776 Allens Ave. Zip 02905
Air Supply Unit R-1
Foam Tender
E-6 489 Hardford Ave. Zip 02909
R-2 E-14 630 Atwells Ave. Zip 02909
Mini Pumper 1 L-6
Dive Trailer (SCUBA)
E-7 151 N. Main St. Zip 02903
L-4 E-15 136 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
R-5 Zip 02909
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E-8 201 Messer St. Zip 02909
TL-2
Batt.Chief-2

10. Hazardous Materials Teams
HAZ MAT TECH / WMD
Woonsocket Teams and Assigned
Cumberland Communities
Burrillville North
Woonsocket
Smithfield
Providence
Smithfield Lincoln Central Falls W. Warwick
Glocester
Hope Valley
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Bristol
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Shoreham
(Block Island) S
HAZ-MAT Technician Team

11. Mass Casualty Support Trailers
MASS CAL Supply Support
Woonsocket
Assigned
Cumberland Communities
Burrillville North
Smithfield Cumberland EMS
Pawtucket FD
Smithfield Lincoln Central Falls T F Green FD
Glocester
Scituate Amb Corps
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Nort ence
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Portsmouth FD
Providence
Johnston
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Hope Valley Amb
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Foster Scituate Charlestown EMS
Cranston Block Island FD
Barrington East
Warren
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Coventry
Bristol
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Westerly New
Shoreham
(Block Island) S
Mass Casualty Supply Support Trailer

12. Mass Victim Decontamination Teams
MASS VICTIM DECON / WMD
Teams and Assigned
Communities
Woonsocket
Cumberland
Burrillville North
Smithfield E. Providence FD
N. Providence FD
Smithfield Lincoln Central Falls
Hopkins Hill FD
Glocester
h Pawtucket Westerly FD
Nort ence
vid
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Kingston FD
Providence
Johnston
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N. Kingstown FD
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Pr
Foster Scituate Newport FD
Cranston Barrington
Warren
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Warwick
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Coventry
Bristol
East
Greenwich
West Greenwich
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Tiverton
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Exeter
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Newport N
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Charlestown
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Westerly New
Shoreham
(Block Island) S
Mass Victim Decontamination Team

13. R.I. Urban Search & Rescue
Team
R.I. Task Force - 1

14. RIUSAR @ Coventry Bridge
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16. Statewide Teams – Local Response
 Hazardous Materials Teams
 Mass Casualty Trailers
 Mass Victim Decontamination Teams
 Urban Search & Rescue Team
What do all of these
teams have in common?

17. Interdependencies…
With the local communities. All of
these teams are comprised of
first responders (as well as some
civilians) from all the local
communities around the State.

18. “Local Response”
Without these local
communities working
together, the regional
teams would not exist!