Who is this new section? 

– Combined Police and Fire Special Operations 
– Positioned under the auspices of the City Manager's Office and under the direction of the Police and Fire Chiefs 

Why were we created? 
– To oversee, coordinate and provide support resources and personnel during a major incident in the City, County, or State 
– Identify and provide training appropriate to the roles employees will play when responding and participating in an incident 
– Educate employees and implement the use of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in the day to day operations of the City when an incident occurs. 
– Administer Urban Area Security Initiative and Metropolitan Medical Response System jurisdictions and programs.

Below is a network diagram representing how we function in an emergency. 


ABBREVIATIONS DEFINED:

ACTIC – Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center 
TLO – Terrorism Liaison Officer 
TUASI – Tucson Urban Area Security Initiative 
EMS – Emergency Medical Services 
Special Ops – Rapid Response Team, Tactical Rescue Team, Hazardous Materials, Explosive Ordinance Disposal and SWAT Divisions of Tucson Fire and Police 
SNS – Strategic National Stockpile 
NDMS – National Disaster Management System 
ITAG – Intra-Agency Threat Assessment Group 
MMRS – Metropolitan Medical Response System