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Follow this guidance when responding to civil unrest incidents:
An area considered unsafe. Law enforcement support is required for force protection in the Hot Zone.
An area of lower threat, but which may become unsafe. Law enforcement support is recommended for entry into the Warm Zone.
An area of little to no threat of civil unrest or violence. Law enforcement support is optional for entry into the Cold Zone.
Two law enforcement vehicles with four personnel per vehicle, two EMS transport vehicles/ambulances, one EMS or fire supervisor, and one fire apparatus. Consideration should be given for level of care: basic life support or advanced life support.
Two law enforcement vehicles with four personnel per vehicle, two fire apparatus with pumps, and a supervising officer.