Scope

1. This guideline applies to all emergency agencies operating within Burlington County that have a need to request the marine resources.  Whether it be Fire, EMS, or Police, when multiple units are required, the strike team will be the appropriate dispatch based on grid assignments in the CENTRAL computer.
   
   
2. It is the intent of this guideline to ensure compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).  Standard terminology, strike team components, and other resources are identified using NIMS guidelines.

Details

1. First alarm assignments for marine units should follow grid assignments as listed for the jurisdiction involved.  The incident commander can specifically call one or two additional units.
   
   
2. Additional units requested, beyond the initial alarm, will be dispatched based on second alarm grids, which will consist of the appropriate strike team as designated on the attachments.
   
   
3. Upon confirmation of a water rescue or recovery operation, CENTRAL shall notify both an EMS Coordinator and a Fire Coordinator.
   
   
4. Dispatch shall consist of the following information: Marine Strike Team name being activated and the location of the base or staging area.  A sample follows:
   
   “Marine Strike Team A-Alpha, in Delanco, Union and Delaware Avenues a water rescue assignment.”
   
   
5. Agencies responding shall utilize the hotline (7777) or telephone (609-265-7157) to advise Central of their status.  The Incident Commander and CENTRAL will determine primary radio response channel for the operation.  Switch to this channel when responding.  An Operations channel will also be assigned for on-scene communications.
   
   
6. The first strike team officer responding shall become the Strike Team Leader (STL).  All communications for the strike team shall be through the STL.
   
   
7. Report to the staging officer upon arrival for FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATIONS.  Minimize radio traffic.  Upon your arrival, if no staging officer has been established, the Strike Team Leader shall assign one and advise the IC accordingly.  Only ONE individual is required for this position.
   
   
8. The Staging Area Manager is responsible to accurately perform Check-In duties as defined in ICS Form 211.  Information collected is forwarded to the Operations Officer, if assigned, or the Incident Commander.
   
   
9. If more than one strike team is required, the second team should come from another division.  For example, if an incident in Delanco requires two strike teams, and strike team A is on location; the second strike team should be C or D.  This will leave a team available for the immediate area should another incident occur.
   
   
10. On prolonged incidents, a relief strike team should be brought in at the 6-hour mark.  The strike teams should be rotated every 4-6 hours thereafter.
    
    
11. The use of Fire and EMS Coordinators can facilitate the rotation of relief crews and help manage the resources.

Maintenance of Plan

1. The EMS and Fire Coordinators jointly have the responsibility to maintain this document and keep the team members up to date on changes. 
   
   
2. Any permanent changes (i.e. addition or deletion of equipment) to marine resources by an individual agency should be forwarded to the Chief Fire Coordinator and Chief EMS Coordinator to keep resource lists up to date.

Closing

1. All fire and EMS departments in Burlington County shall receive a copy of this plan.  All Chief Officers shall become familiar with this plan.
   
   
2. Any plan previously published that is in conflict with this plan is hereby rescinded.

Attachment A

Marine Resources Division 1

10 - Maple Shade
11 - Delanco
20 - Cinnaminson
23 - Delran
24 - Riverton
31 - Moorestown
70 - Riverside
80 - Palmyra

The Dive Team for this Division will be Endeavor Station 909.

Marine Strike Team – A  (River Rescue)

Marine Strike Team – B  (Non-River Rescue)

Marine Resources Division 2

12 - Beverly
14 - Edgewater Park
16 - Willingboro Twp
21 - Springfield Twp
26 - Chesterfield Twp
30 - Burlington Twp
32 - Bordentown Twp
40 - Florence Twp
60 - Bordentown City
90 - Burlington City

The Dive Team for this Division will be Endeavor Station 909.

Marine Strike Team – C  (River Rescue)

 Marine Strike Team – D  (Non - River Rescue)

Marine Resources Division 3

13 - Lumberton
27 - Westampton
34 - Eastampton
36 - Mt. Laurel
38 - Cookstown
39 - Hainesport
41 - Wrightstown
50 - Mt. Holly
68 - Ft. Dix

The Dive Team for this Division will be Endeavor Station 909.

Marine Strike Team – E  (Non-River Rescue)

Marine Strike Team – F  (Non-River Rescue)

Marine Resources Division 4

17 – Southampton Twp
18 – Pemberton Twp
19 – Pemberton Boro
22 – Evesham Twp
25 – Medford Twp
28 – Shamong Twp
29 – Woodland Twp
37 – Medford Lakes Boro
42 – Bass River Twp
43 – Tabernacle Twp
45 – Washington Twp

The Dive Team for this Division will be Endeavor Station 909.

Marine Strike Team – G  (Non-River Rescue)

Marine Strike Team – H (Non-River Rescue)

Attachment B

MARINE SPECIAL OPERATIONS

United States Coast Guard - Philadelphia Group                                                                    

NJ Marine Police - Burlington Station             

Marine Strike Team – I (Cold Water / Ice Rescue)

Marine Strike Team – I (Marine Firefighting)

Attachment C

SHORELINE ACCESS POINTS (For Casualty Collection Only)

The following locations have been identified by the USCG to be off-loading points for casualties in the Delaware River:

Yapewi and Bordentown Yacht Club

Florence Yacht Club

Burlington City Boat Ramp

Red Dragon Canoe Club

Riverton Yacht Club