You will find that P2 for SES means that there is no fire truck going but still a lights and sirens job. P1 means a fire truck is responded too.
Matty
This is a quote from the "Ammusing pager messages" thread, in reference to the SES responding lights and sirens to a tree down with the CFS.
Am I to understand from this that the SES has Priority 1 when responding with the fire service, and 2 when they aren't? Presumably P3 is responding without lights and siren?
I will need to confirm, but I understand that P1 is 'life threat' or 'potential life threat'. If this is allocated, then other emergency services are responded to provide the fastest response.
Depending on the response area arrangements between MFS and CFS, the most appropriate resource will be responded. For example in the metropolitan area, this is MFS, if country CFS.
A tree on a major road can be deemed a risk in causing a motor vehicle accident. Thus P1 can be allocated for at least traffic control. SAPOL will also be notified.
A piece of roofing iron with potential to fall into a busy street could also be deemed 'potential life threat'. Other P1's can included 'industrial accidents', land search, etc.
The complete CRD rules between MFS and SES have been published in the lastest SASESVA Frontline magazine, but it is not on the website yet. I will try and scan the page for you.
The new SES priorities range in P1, P2, P3, P4 and NIL response. I have not seen the official SES documentation, so the above is my understanding.
