Updated 10-codes

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10-60: Major Emergency Response

Signal 10-60 provides the response of an Enhanced 2nd Alarm and is transmitted

for a major collapse, airplane crash, (EXCEPT AIRPORT CRASH BOXES 37 –

LAGUARDIA, AND 269 – KENNEDY AIRPORT), train derailment, or similar

emergency with the potential for multiple casualties. The total response will be:

• 8 - Engine Companies
  
• 4 - Ladder Companies
  
• 1 - FAST Unit
  
• 2 - Collapse Rescue Task Forces
  
• 6 - Battalion Chiefs
  
• 2 - SOC Support Ladder Companies
  3rd Due Battalion Chief is designated Safety Officer
  6th Due Battalion Chief is designated Resource Unit Leader
  
• 2 - Deputy Chiefs
  
• SOC Logistics Support Van
  
• Squad 1 with Technical Response Vehicle
  
• SOC Compressor Truck
  
• 1 Additional Squad Company
  
• 1 - Satellite Unit
  
• Tactical Support Unit
  
• Field Communications Unit
  
• Rescue Operations Battalion
  
• Recuperation and Care (RAC) Unit
  
• Haz-Mat Battalion
  
• Mobile Command Center
  
• Safety Operating Battalion
  
• Public Information Officer
  

EMS resources assigned on a 10-60 include:

• 1 - EMS Division Chief
  
• 1 - EMS Deputy Chief
  
• 2 - EMS Division Captains
  
• 3 - EMS Conditions Officers
  
• 1 - Haz-Tac Officer
  
• 2 - ALS Ambulance
  
• 4 - BLS Ambulances
  
• 1 - OMA Response Physician
  
• 1 - Logistical Support Unit (LSU)
  
• 1 - Major Emergency Response Vehicle (MERV)
  
• 1 - Mobile Respiratory Treatment Unit (MRTU)
  

Upon transmission of a 10-60, the appropriate Battalion Chief shall be designated Air Recon Chief and shall respond in accordance with Department policy and procedures.

Following the transmission of a 10-60, the incident will be upgraded to a Second Alarm, and the remainder of the total response shall be provided.