Fire and EMS
Civil unrest response: station

Follow this guidance to prepare fire and emergency medical services (EMS) stations for civil unrest incidents.

Vehicles and parking

• Secure and lock parking areas.
• Lock personal and emergency response vehicles parked outside of station.
• Keep valuables out of sight. Park facing an escape route (e.g., backed-in).
• Consider alternate parking location for personal vehicles and other fire department light duty vehicles in areas of potential difficulties and shuttle personnel to and from stations.

Facility

• Lock interior and exterior facility doors and windows.
• Keep all interior and exterior lights on in buildings and stations.
• Consider 24-hour watch-desk staffing.
• Keep station radio on and volume turned up to allow all members to monitor radio traffic.