Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Foundation

Definitions:

• Fire: Incidents involving fire, including structure fires, vehicle fires, and outdoor fires. This category captures details about the fire’s origin, cause, extent of fire spread, and the resources used to extinguish the fire.
• Rescue & Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Incident: Incidents that involve providing rescue services or emergency medical care. This encompasses a wide range of situations, including vehicle accidents requiring extrication, medical emergencies, and other scenarios where victims may need immediate assistance.
• Hazardous Condition: Incidents involving hazardous conditions without a fire. Examples include gas leaks, chemical spills, electrical hazards, or any situation that poses a significant risk but does not involve active flame.
• Good Intent Call: Calls where units respond with good intentions but find no incident upon arrival, or the incident was not as reported. This can include false alarms or calls where the situation was resolved before the fire department arrived.