ABSTRACT
Security managers may experience contact with the local fire department in a variety of situations, including emergency situations. Fire departments often respond to situations other than fires, including medical emergencies, rescue situations, and hazardous materials releases. In nonemergency situations contact is often focused on performing inspections to assure compliance with fire prevention codes. In other situations, fire services contact facilities to conduct preemergency planning activities that provide critical information that enhances their ability to act properly during an emergency response.
