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Special Event Matrix – Fire Permits

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Public Safety Standby Matrix Table for Special Events Fire Permit

Minimum Requirements

Event Type: Concert/Music Festival and similar event

Crowd Size (Anticipated)CPR & 911 Access1st Aid Station w/EMT1st Aid Station w/Paramedic1st Aid Station w/PhysicianAdvanced Life Support / BLS AmbulanceMobile TeamsFire Crew
<2,500RequiredRequiredSuggested    
2500 -15,500Required Required Basic Life SupportSuggestedRequired
15,500 -50,000Required RequiredSuggestedAdvanced Life Support m*RequiredRequired m*
50,000   RequiredAdvanced Life Support m*RequiredRequired m*

Event Type: Athletic/sporting Event and similar events

Crowd Size (Anticipated)CPR & 911 Access1st Aid Station w/EMT1st Aid Station w/Paramedic1st Aid Station w/PhysicianAdvanced Life Support / BLS AmbulanceMobile TeamsFire Crew
<2,500RequiredRequiredSuggested    
2500 -15,500 Required  RequiredSuggestedAdvanced Life Support Required Required
15,500 -50,000 Required   RequiredAdvanced Life Support m* RequiredRequired m*
> 50,000    RequiredAdvanced Life Support m* RequiredRequired m*

Event Type: Parade, Street fair, Bicycle ride, and Similar Outside Venues

Crowd Size (Anticipated)CPR & 911 Access1st Aid Station w/EMT1st Aid Station w/Paramedic1st Aid Station w/PhysicianAdvanced Life Support / BLS AmbulanceMobile TeamsFire Crew
<2,500RequiredSuggested   SuggestedSuggested
2500 -15,500 Required RequiredSuggested Basic Life Support Required Required
15,500 -50,000 Required  RequiredSuggestedAdvanced Life Support m RequiredRequired m*
> 50,000    RequiredAdvanced Life Support mRequiredRequired m*

Event Type: Conference, Trade Show, Convention and similar

Crowd Size (Anticipated)CPR & 911 Access1st Aid Station w/EMT1st Aid Station w/Paramedic1st Aid Station w/PhysicianAdvanced Life Support / BLS AmbulanceMobile TeamsFire Crew
<2,500RequiredSuggested     
2500 -15,500 RequiredRequiredSuggested Basic Life SupportSuggestedRequired
15,500 -50,000Required RequiredSuggestedAdvanced Life Support mRequiredRequired m*
50,000Required  RequiredAdvanced Life Support mRequiredRequired m*

*m- Multiple Units May be Required

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