CITY OF NASHUA FIRE RESCUE. ADMINISTRATION Organizational Structure –Commission –Chief –Asst. Chief –Deputy Chiefs –Specialist –Suppression.

CITY OF NASHUA

FIRE RESCUE

ADMINISTRATION

• Organizational Structure– Commission

– Chief

– Asst. Chief

– Deputy Chiefs

– Specialist

– Suppression

COMMUNICATION CENTER

• Fire Alarm Division– Lines

– Computers

– Communication

• Dispatchers– IMSA Certified

– Rescue Calls

– Hazardous Condition

– Total Calls over 7,700

TRAINING DIVISION

• Certification Programs

• Competency Based Education Training– FIRE

– EMS

– HAZ-MAT

– MANAGEMENT / LAWS

• Assessing Technology

• Safety/Training Officer

FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

• Code Enforcement• Fire Investigation• Fire Prevention• Arson Investigation• Public Education

MECHANICAL DIVISION

• Complete maintenance and repairs to all dept. vehicles.

• Complete maintenance and repairs to all dept. rescue equipment.

• Operate the Cascade vehicle at emergency calls.

SUPPRESSION FORCES

• 168 Fire Suppression Personnel.

• Over 7,700 Emergencies per yr. – Fire Calls

– EMS Calls

– Assist the Public Calls

– Haz-Mat Calls

WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DOES SMART HAVE?

• 8 HOUR HAZ-MAT AWARENESS.

• 16 HOUR OPERATIONAL.

• 16 HOUR DECON.

• 80 HOUR TECHNICIAN.

• MANY OTHER SPECIALITY CLASSES.

COMMAND UNIT

• Computer System.• Cell Phones.• Four different types

of radio systems.• Fax Machine.• Large Reference

Library.• Regional Maps.

HAZ-MAT UNIT

• Suits• Hand Tools• Decon Kits• Foams• Pads & Booms• Monitors

DIVE TEAM

• Joint team made up of Fire and Police personnel.

• Able to perform Rescue. (Fire Dept)

• Able to perform Recovery. (Police Dept)