Coordination System Locations

Synonyms

Coordination center; Emergency response center; Interagency dispatch center

Definition

Locations associated with large-scale coordination of firefighting efforts are situated at all organizations, including local, area, and national. They are usually permanent infrastructure and facilities that support fire operations through resource mobilization and demobilization, other logistical support, and coordination of large-scale activities.

Coordination System Locations

• Emergency Operations Center (EOC): An emergency operations center is usually a permanent facility, although it can be a temporary facility in some cases. Its purpose is to oversee emergency preparedness and emergency management functions at a high level during a wildfire emergency. It ensures the continuity of operations during the emergency.

The EOC operates strictly at a strategic level. It does not normally direct, command, or control field resources, but collects, gathers, and analyzes data; makes decisions to...