The Emergency Mobilization Division is comprised of the following three basic units:

Terrorism Unit

Hazardous Materials Training Unit

Wildland Fire Mobilization Unit

General Information:

• Declaring a Mobilization
• Fire Service Resource Mobilization Plan
• Mobilization Fire Statistical Data
• Mobilization Forms
• Washington State Fire Defense Committee

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Declaring A Mobilization

A declaration of a State Mobilization may be requested when one of the following conditions occur:

• All local and mutual aid resources have been extended in attempting to stabilize and control an emergency incident, presenting a clear and present danger to life and property.
• A non-stabilized incident or simultaneous incident presenting a clear and present danger to life and property and requiring, in addition to local resources and mutual aid, the deployment of additional resources as established by the Region Fire Defense Plan approved by the State Fire Protection Policy Board.

Declaring a State Mobilization requires the following process:

1. When all local and mutual aid resources have been expended, the Incident Commander (IC) or Fire Chief of the jurisdiction where the fire is located fills out the proper form. Thereafter, they work in cooperation with the Regional Fire Resources Coordinator and/or Emergency Management Division (EMD) of the Washington Military Department (WMD).
2. When the Emergency Management Division receives the application from the local jurisdiction, the Adjutant General is notified and briefed. The Adjutant General will then render a decision.
3. If a mobilization is declared and signed by the Adjutant General, the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) becomes operational and the WSP FPB Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) staff responds to begin the resource ordering process. A Deputy State Fire Marshal is dispatched to the scene and works with the local Incident Commander (IC) to ensure a smooth transfer of delegated authority. That Deputy State Fire Marshal is also a liaison between the OSFM, the EOC operations, and the on-scene local and State Incident Commander(s).