This standard contains requirements on the structure and
operations of fire emergency service organizations (FESOs). 1.2*
Purpose. This standard is intended for the use and guidance of
persons charged with providing emergency services to protect lives,
property, critical infrastructure, and the environment from the
effects of hazards (e.g., fire, medical emergency, hazardous
materials, natural disaster, community infrastructure
disruption).
Application. This standard addresses the structure of fire
emergency service systems and organizations involved with the
delivery of fire and emergency services that serve a defined area
and are generally under the auspices of a governing
authority.
Equivalency. Nothing in this standard is intended to prevent the
use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior
quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and
safety over those prescribed by this standard.
Technical documentation shall be submitted to the authority
having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency.
The system, method, or device shall be approved for the intended
purpose by the authority having jurisdiction.
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