NFPA 1201: Standard for Providing Emergency Services to the Public, 2004 Edition

Re-titled for 2004, NFPA 1201: Standard for Providing Emergency Services to the Public provides recommendations for the structure and operation of organizations that provide public fire protection:

• Municipal and private fire services dealing with financial, personnel, and emergency management
• Prevention activity including public education, code enforcement, and fire investigation
• Communications
• Equipment and facilities

NFPA 1201 also outlines the roles and responsibilities regarding fire service response capabilities to fire suppression, emergency medical services, and special operations, including hazardous material response. The document provides guidance on mutual aid, and fire department mandates relating to emergency management. (Softbound, 17 pp., 2004)