Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal

1. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Unit 6: Expectations of Mobilization Resources

2. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Unit Objectives • Describe the “assumed commitment” of a state mobilization incident. (Prepare for 72 hours minimum assignment and 24 hours of self-support) • Describe the Immediate Response process. • Describe the code of conduct for a state mobilization incident. • Describe the discipline procedures during a state mobilization incident.

3. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Type of Resource Responses

4. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Time Commitment • Initial Attack and Immediate Need resources are usually released within 12-36 hours. • Mobilization assignments are generally for a minimum of 72-hours and no more than 14 days exclusive of travel. • Personnel must come prepared for a 72-hour minimum assignment – the first 24 hours without logistical support. • Food, water and ice.

5. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Crew Changes • Crew changes require 24-hour advanced notice. • Must be approved by the Strike Team Leader. • Mobilization Section representative shall be advised of any crew changes. • Crew changes involve the people NOT the apparatus. Apparatus changes are not allowed without pre-authorization of the mobilization section.

6. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Code of Conduct • Entails the following qualities: • Lead by example • Be proficient in your craft • Promote a positive environment • Deal with issues directly • Empower others to solve problems • Treat others as equals and with respect • Expect the best • Share your knowledge • All forms of harassment and discrimination are expressly prohibited.

7. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Code of Conduct • Mobilizations are a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace • The manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substances (including alcohol) in the workplace is unlawful in accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. • In addition to criminal prosecution, employees violating this prohibition will be subject to dismissal under the terms of the Fire Mobilization Plan and Fire Mobilization Temporary Employee Certification.

8. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Code of Conduct • The policies and work rules of your home agency govern your conduct. • In cases of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination, the IMT will conduct an investigation and notify your home agency. • Home agency must fully investigate the accusation of misconduct and notify the mobilization section of the outcome. Failure to investigate may prohibit future department participation in fire mobilization. • Accusations of other misconduct will be referred to your home agency and may result in your immediate demobe from the incident.

9. Washington State Patrol Office of the State Fire Marshal Social Media • Mobilized personnel must follow both home agency guidelines and Incident Management Team directions regarding the use of social media. • Remember: • Social Media can generate destructive rumors amongst the affected population. • Can expose the responder to legal risk. • Can facilitate the unauthorized release of information before affected parties have been contacted by authorities.