N.J. Admin. Code § 5:75-2.3

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 5:75-2.3 - Geographical identification of the incident scene

(a) To provide for uniform identification of locations and operational forces within an incident scene, the scene shall be divided geographically into smaller parts which shall be designated as divisions. Specific areas of the incident scene shall be designated as follows:

1. Sides of incident scenes designated as divisions shall be further identified by the addition of a letter of the alphabet beginning with the letter "A."

i. The side of the incident scene that bears the postal address of the location shall be designated as division "A" by the incident commander. Where the incident scene has no postal address, the incident commander shall select any side to designate division "A".

ii. Continuing in a clockwise rotation, the side adjacent to the division "A" side shall be designated as division "B."

iii. Continuing in a clockwise rotation, the side adjacent to the division "B" side shall be designated as division "C."

iv. Continuing in a clockwise rotation, the side adjacent to the division "C" side shall be designated as division "D."

2. When operating at an incident containing more than one level, each level shall be designated as a division and shall be further identified by the addition of an Arabic numeral beginning with the number "1."

i. The ground level of the incident scene shall be designated as division "1."

ii. The next level above the ground level shall be designated as division "2."

iii. Subsequent levels above division "2" shall be assigned division numbers in progressing order in this manner.

3. Additional areas of the incident scene shall be designated through the use of terms common to the fire department including, but not limited to, basement, roof, interior, etc.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:75-2.3