MCO 11000.11A — Marine Corps Fire Protection And Emergency Services Program

MCO 11000.11A governs the Marine Corps Fire Protection and Emergency Services Program, including installation and expeditionary activities.

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  • Publication number: MCO 11000.11A
  • Title: MARINE CORPS FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM
  • Date: 16 Aug 2017
  • Proponent: 11000 Facilities & Activities Ashore
  • Status: Current

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It covers fire prevention, emergency response, aircraft rescue firefighting, staffing, physical resources, training, water supply, communications, and external support. It requires trained and certified personnel, hazard surveys, maintained fire protection systems, defined service levels, and mutual aid agreements where they enhance emergency response capabilities.

Topics covered

  • Fire risk assessment
  • Incident command systems
  • Aircraft rescue firefighting
  • Fire prevention and life safety
  • Emergency medical services
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Water supply
  • Mutual aid agreements

Questions and answers

What training is required for fire and emergency service personnel?

All fire and emergency service personnel shall be properly trained and certified for their assigned missions. (paragraph 2-11)

What must installation facilities be surveyed for?

All installation facilities shall be surveyed to identify and correct or control fire and life safety hazards. (paragraph 2-11)

How often must facilities be inspected for fire prevention?

All facilities shall be inspected at least annually with more frequent inspections authorized for higher hazard facilities and to ensure prompt correction of all life safety related deficiencies. (paragraph 1-5)

What must incident command procedures comply with?

Incident command procedures shall be developed and utilized for all emergency incidents to provide for planned and systematic utilization of resources and shall be compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), in accordance with reference (k), paragraph (18). (paragraph 1-1)

What are the requirements for emergency vehicle maintenance?

Emergency vehicles shall be maintained on a scheduled basis and repairs completed promptly to ensure they are reliable and ready for service. (paragraph 4)

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