Keith, This is a progressive change for the better. I especially like the concept of assigning tactical channels. I'm sure we will work out the bugs as we progress. I will support it from Crescent. Kyle Kyle D. Kirchner Fire Chief Crescent RFPD 541 433-2466 crfpd1101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Important Notice: This communication, including any attachment, contains information that may be confidential or privileged, and is intended solely for the entity or individual to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message is strictly prohibited. Nothing in this email, including any attachment, is intended to be a legally binding signature. From: klamathcountyfdb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:klamathcountyfdb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Keith Endacott Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:52 PM To: klamathcountyfdb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [Klamath County Fire Defense Board] Fire Dispatch Script Good afternoon Chiefs. As you all know from recent Fire Defense Board meetings we have been evaluating our role as the communications center for Fire and EMS, and looking at areas for improvement. We are also grateful for the input and assistance in developing further training that we have been receiving from members of FDB. We are, of course, committed to continuing this process. We did, however, want to alert all your agencies of a slight change in our Dispatch Script that we will begin to implement August 1st. This change is meant to help our employees understand and establish our role as communications in ICS, as well as, to assist field units that may have less opportunity to practice it. We will be adding the phrase "first unit on scene will be 'street name' Command" to our initial dispatch. We have also added protocol to acknowledge the first unit as that incident command. Our research and visits to other dispatch centers, have shown this to be effective phrasing and it supports the ICS system. Please be patient with us as we implement this change - old habits (scripts) die hard. Thanks in advance. Keith Endacott <mailto:kendacott@xxxxxxxx> kendacott@xxxxxxxx Operations Manager Klamath 9-1-1 Communications PO Box 999 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541-884-4876 x 2 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3039 - Release Date: 07/30/10 13:13:00