Operations
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Fire Operations is the largest division in the Stockton Fire Department and is managed by the Deputy Chief of Operations. Two on-duty Battalion Chiefs manage three shifts of 196 sworn personnel assigned to 13 engine and 3 truck companies. One Chief Operator is also on duty to assist the Battalion Chiefs with staffing levels and emergency scene accountability and safety. The on-duty Battalion Chiefs coordinate daily staffing, logistics, training, and serve as the Incident Commanders on large emergencies. Sworn personnel respond from 13 neighborhood fire stations throughout the city. They respond to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials, urban search and rescue, and water rescue incidents for 24 hours a day year-round. |
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Engine companies are staffed with a minimum of one company officer, one engineer, and one firefighter; at least two of the engine personnel are also paramedics, and the remaining personnel are EMT-1 certified. Truck companies are staffed with a minimum of one company officer, one engineer, one tiller operator, and one firefighter. All Suppression apparatus are staffed with a minimum of one paramedic.
Specialized units and teams such as the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team, Swift Water Team, and Urban Search and Rescue Team are staffed by Operations personnel and are on-duty 24 hours a day throughout the year.
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