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NORTHERN COCHISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Incident Response Guide: Wildland Fire
Mission
- To ensure a safe environment for staff, patients, visitors, and the hospital when a wildland fire may or may not impact the safety and structural integrity of the hospital or availability of services; and to provide the safe continuation of care for patients, visitors, and those seeking care when a wildland fire is in the area.
Directions
- Read this entire response guide and review the Hospital Incident Management Team Activation chart.
- Use this response guide as an aid in reviewing hospital plans for wildland fire response.
Objectives
- Ensure the continued safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
- Ensure the continuation of patient care services during and after a wildland fire event including patient and staff evacuation if required.
- Protect the physical environment when a wildland fire threatens the hospital and the local region.
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