Who is this new section?
– Combined Police and Fire Special Operations
– Positioned under the auspices of the City Manager's Office and under the direction of the Police and Fire Chiefs

Why were we created?
– To oversee, coordinate and provide support resources and personnel during a major incident in the City, County, or State
– Identify and provide training appropriate to the roles employees will play when responding and participating in an incident
– Educate employees and implement the use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in the day to day operations of the City when an incident occurs.
– Administer Urban Area Security Initiative and Metropolitan Medical Response System jurisdictions and programs.

Below is a network diagram representing how we function in an emergency.


ABBREVIATIONS DEFINED:

ACTIC – Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center
TLO – Terrorism Liaison Officer
TUASI – Tucson Urban Area Security Initiative
EMS – Emergency Medical Services
Special Ops – Rapid Response Team, Tactical Rescue Team, Hazardous Materials, Explosive Ordinance Disposal and SWAT Divisions of Tucson Fire and Police
SNS – Strategic National Stockpile
NDMS – National Disaster Management System
ITAG – Intra-Agency Threat Assessment Group
MMRS – Metropolitan Medical Response System

Some of Our Own in Action