Team,
We are entering BRUSH FIRE season again. As communicators, we may receive an emergency call for help at any time for any reason! First and foremost, if you do receive a call, try to keep the caller calm and maintain control of the call.

Required Information:

• Location of Incident: Town, Street, Street Name and Name of Nearest Street Intersection
• Contact Information: Name and Phone Number (check your phone’s Caller Id also)

Optional But Helpful Information:

• Ask caller if they observe people, buildings, vehicles, obstructions, dangers in or near the scene
• Ask called if they will remain on scene until Emergency Services arrive

Contacting The Dispatcher:

• Be sure the information you report is as accurate as possible
• Keep your report simple and direct
• Provide your phone number to the dispatcher in case more information is requested
• Remember to: Print Out The List of Emergency Numbers from the ACT site
  • Place copies in you home, ham shack and the glove box of each of your vehicles