Lakeview Fire District
Created: October 1st, 2025
Revised: October 23rd, 2025
Last Updated: March 14th, 2026
This Handbook was created by:
GerdGenesis, Commissioner
With assistance from:
LeoDoesYT_alt, Fire Chief
Kingsmen0087, former Battalion Chief (Emergency Medical)
"Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid."
President Ronald Reagan
ALL LKFD MEMBERS, FIREFIGHTER+, ARE HELD TO A 1 HOUR WEEKLY INGAME QUOTA.
Core Values
Permissions
Priorities
Bay Assignments
Callsigns
Policies
Promotions
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Scene Command
Major Events
Mass Casualties
Major Emergencies
MAYDAY
Dispatching
Response Times
Dispatching
INTEGRITY
Every member of Lakeview Fire District acts with honesty, accountability, and transparency, both on and off duty. We follow policy, report misconduct, and make decisions based on truth, not personal gain or favoritism.
SERVICE
The Fire District is a service organization, and every member of the District will respond to emergencies, treat injuries, and provide necessary services to any person, regardless of race, sex, racial affiliation, criminal status, or any other factor. Services will be provided based on necessity established through triage.
PROFESSIONALISM
The Fire District will act with professionalism at all times when representing the district while on- or off-duty. Members of the Fire District will act with respect towards superiors, members of the public, and colleagues.
Fire Chief
Leads the entire District, sets policy, and has final authority over all operations and personnel.
Deputy Chief
The Deputy Chief manages the daily operations of the District and ensures all sectors stay active and follow policy. They approve major actions, promotions, and policies from the Assistant Chiefs and maintain full oversight of District activity.
Assistant Chief
Assistant Chiefs lead their assigned sector and make sure it completes its duties efficiently. They oversee large areas of responsibility and often manage events or operations for the entire District.
Battalion Chief
Battalion Chiefs lead large units that may include several companies. They make sure their Battalion completes all assigned goals and maintains activity.
Captain
Captains command smaller companies and supervise Lieutenants. They are active field leaders who should drive or ride with their team on calls.
Lieutenant
Lieutenants lead their assigned firefighters during calls and training. They manage daily field operations and report to their Captain.
Specialist
An experienced firefighter certified in multiple areas who assists with advanced tasks and mentors newer members.
Senior Firefighter
A proven and reliable member trusted to take initiative, guide Firefighters, and act as informal scene leaders when officers are unavailable.
Firefighter
A trained and active responder who handles firefighting, rescue, and medical duties as the core of the District’s operations.
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Safety of Uninvolved Citizens
Uninvolved, or otherwise innocent, citizens of the county (including emergency responders) are the top priority of our district at all times.
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Involved citizens, including emergency responders, are the 2nd priority of the district.
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Property is the third priority of the District, and the district should take all actions to protect property once all lives have been secured.
All firefighters must, at all times, use an in-game uniform from the lockers of a fire station, other than the ERLC defaults. If the firefighter has an approved custom version of the in-game or LKFD official uniform, they may wear that from their inventory.
When on a scene that is primarily related to a Fire, all personnel on FD teams must wear Bunker Gear and SCBA helmets.
On any scene that could present a hazard to responders, all responders must wear an SCBA helmet.
Custom uniforms must be approved by the Chief via a support ticket.
LKFD-Dispatchers must utilize LKFD uniforms, ECC uniforms, or a red polo shirt with or without dispatch-related markings, with Khakis or Slacks.
White - Chiefs
Red - Trial Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain
Yellow - Firefighter, Senior Firefighter, Specialist
Black - Unranked/Probationary
Blue - Active Ranked Medical (M-11, M-12, M-21, M-22)
Green - Special Operations (Hotshots, Hazmat) (
You are permitted natural hair colors. Small and tasteful streaks or highlights are permitted. Tattoos are permitted on the arms, provided they are not offensive or distracting.
Vests are permitted in red with visible “FIRE”, “MEDIC”, or “RESCUE” markings on the front and back.
Non-distracting hats are permitted in colors that match the color of the helmet you should be wearing.
You are not permitted to have large or bulky accessories anywhere that would restrict range-of-motion.
You are not permitted to wear any camo patterns.
You are permitted badges, microphones, radios, belts, and other fire department or medical accessories provided they are not faddish, distracting, or would restrict range-of-motion.
Tactical accessories are for active deployed members of TEMS only.
You are not permitted to use markings of units or ranks that do not apply to you.
Ability to use Falcon Advance 600 Pumper as Engine
Ability to use custom uniforms (w/ approval through a support ticket).
Ability to recommend a change, promotion, or demotion directly to the chief.
Can have one disciplinary warning (if older than 1 week) removed.
(IF WILDLAND FIRE) Able to use Chevlon L/15 Brush Truck
Terminology:
Clearing an Intersection - The action of slowing down and sounding your siren at every intersection when responding to an emergency.
Apparatus - An emergency vehicle assigned to the Fire District.
Blocking - Positioning the apparatus to protect the scene and personnel from oncoming traffic.
Due Regard - The legal responsibility to drive safely and not recklessly, even when responding under emergency conditions.
Traffic Advisor (TA) - An amber light bar on the rear of the vehicle meant to identify potential traffic hazards.
If pulled over by Law Enforcement:
Continue to the scene of emergency, unless doing so would be unsafe. If not enroute to an emergency, pull over immediately.
Inform a Fire Officer on scene that LEO will be arriving with you
Upon arrival to the scene, secure your vehicle and go to your Fire Officer.
Present all requested documentation to the Law Enforcement Officer
Follow the orders of Law Enforcement and Fire Officers
Safe Driving Practices
Remain at a safe distance: Remaining at a 4-6 second follow distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Clear intersections: You must slow down and clear intersections before continuing.
Overtaking: You may only overtake another emergency vehicle if the vehicle is failing to meet the speeds required or is causing endangerment due to their driving. This must be called out over the radio.
Right of Way: When attaching to the response you must allow any unit who is currently attached to go ahead of you if attaching would cause them to crash and or put other(s) at risk.
Offroading: Fire vehicles may offroad if going offroad is the best, safest, and most efficient route to the emergency. Emergency vehicles may cut corners and cross grass at turns and intersections.
Opposite Lanes of Traffic: LKFD vehicles may drive on opposite lanes of traffic to reach an emergency, provided they go at least 15 mph under the speed limit.
Golden Rule: You cannot save lives if you die before you arrive!
When Driving Outside the Station:
Follow all traffic laws, rear traffic advisor MUST be on at all times. Command cars and vehicles without Traffic Advisors are exempt.
When Driving Inside the Station:
Full emergency lights must be on at all times if a vehice is moving inside the station. Honk your horn multiple times before entering any blind areas (specifically when entering a bay)
Chiefs and Officers
When using command cars or FP vehicles, Chiefs and Officers will use their assigned badge numbers.
Designations
"-R" at the end of a callsign designates a Ridealong
"-O" at the end of a callsign designates an Officer
Stations
Station 1, in the city, uses -11 and -12 apparatuses.
Station 2, in Springfield, use -21 and-22 apparatuses
The Firewatch Tower uses -31 and -32 apparatuses.
Fire & Rescue
E-11 = Engine 11
R-11 = Rescue 11
T-11 = Tanker 11
L-11 = Ladder 11
TW-11 = Tower 11
S-11 = Squad 11
B-11 = Brush 11
HR-11 = Heavy Rescue 11
SO-11 = Special Operations 11
EM-11 = Emergency Management 11
WE-11 = Wildland Fire Engine 11
WB-11 = Wildland Fire Brush 11
WT-11 = Wildland Fire Tanker 11
Medical
EMS-11 = Medic 11
MC11 = Medic Car 11
BUS11 = Medic Bus 11
All vehicles will be spawned in this order. If any vehicle leaves or is otherwise no longer in-game, the person lowest in the priority list should switch to fill the gap. This priority list applies to all ranks, including command members, except for the Commissioner.
The highest ranking online officer has discretion to modify the order of apparatuses *AFTER* the first 4 are filled.
One Fire Marshal vehicle may spawn at any time provided that the first 3 vehicles in the priority list are active and online. A second FM vehicle may only be spawned if the first 6 vehicles in the priority list are active and online.
One Command Car vehicle may be spawned at any time provided that the first 3 vehicles in the priority list are active and online. A second command vehicle may only be spawned if the first 6 vehicles in the priority list are active and online.
Ridealongs may be used at any time provided that the first 3 vehicles in the priority list are active and online.
Primary
EMS 11 (Double-staff when possible)
Ladder/Tower 11 *Ladder acts as a Rescue. Ladder = Stick, Tower = Bucket
Engine 11 (Double-staff when possible)
EMS 21 (Double-staff when possible)
Secondary
Heavy Rescue 11 (ART only) or Ladder/Tower 21 or Rescue 21
Tanker 21
Tertiary
Rapid Response 21 (EMT-A+) or Squad 11
Engine 21
9+. Double Staff all rigs
What happens when an MCI is declared?
All medical assets are redirected to the MCI
Unless engaged with a critical patient
If engaged with a non-critical patient, medics will immediately transport the patient and then go to the MCI
The highest ranking officer immediately goes to the MCI
LLE is contacted for additional support
A Fire Officer can activate the Medical Bus
The Fire Officer in charge must submit a 1 page google doc summary of the MCI to the Battalion Chief of the Medical Battalion.
What qualifies as an MCI?
A "Qualified Medic" is a ranked member of the Fire District holding at least an EMR certification. Each qualified medic can handle 2 patients.
A Mass Casualty Incident is declared by a Fire Officer when both of the following conditions are met:
There are more patients than the number of online qualified medics, regardless of the medic's apparatus
There are more than 2 patients, and there is no EMT+ available
What happens when an ME is declared?
All assets are redirected to the ME
Unless engaged with a critical issue
If engaged with a non-critical patient, medics will immediately transport the patient and then go to the MCI
The highest ranking officer immediately goes to the ME
LLE is contacted for additional support
Fire Officers are permitted to assign all personnel to any apparatus based on need, not certifications
What qualifies as an ME?
Major Emergencies are events that are not going to be able to be resolved within 30 minutes, pose an extreme threat towards the city (and state as a whole), and are extremely dangerous for responders.
Major Emergencies can be declared by Battalion Chiefs and above.
If an ME is declared, the Chief directing it must ensure that a very large and comprehensive ME summary is created and submitted to the Department Chief. This is typically 2 paragraphs
To Firefighter Recruit
Pass the LKFD entry exam.
To Probationary Firefighter
Completion of an LKFD Orientation which contains both FF1 and EMR.
To Firefighter
Completion of 1, at least 30 minute long, supervised shift.
To Senior Firefighter
All of the below:
Completion of either FF2 or EMT
No current disciplinary action
And one of the below:
1 month of active service (no missed quotas)
Selected as FFotW
Internal Affairs investigator
Field Training instructor
To Specialist
All of the below:
Completion of either FF2 and EMTB
No current disciplinary action
And one of the below:
3 months of service
Selected as FFotW twice (as a SFF)
Internal Affairs investigator
Field Training instructor
To Fire Officer
All of the below:
Must be Firefighter+
Must hold at least EMTB and FF2 by the end of their LT Trial phase
Must have been in the top 3 in at least one activity review in the last 2 months. OR be a fully ranked internal affairs investigator or field training instructor, OR have 6 months of active service.
Must not have any current disciplinary notices or warnings
Must be recommended by a Chief through the /candidate command
After being recommended, the candidate will submit a cover letter, and be accepted or denied by the Chief or Deputy Chief.
“Mayday” is a call given for immediate danger. This is frequently used when someone is trapped, down, or the fire is about to explode or flashover. Anybody can call “mayday”, ignoring a mayday call will be punished. False mayday calls will result in criminal charges.
When you hear “MAYDAY”, RUN AWAY.
Immediately get behind cover to a point of safety, and await orders from scene command.
"Firefighter Down" is a call given when a firefighter, medic, or fire police officer is injured or downed. Incident command must IMMEDIATELY have all companies back up from the emergency and report to a safe place. Medics should IMMEDIATELY respond to the injured firefighter while ensuring that the scene is safe.
