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Battalion - SUV that is operated by the Shift Commander. Responds to incidents in which the Incident Command System is needed or any response that additional supervisory personnel could be implemented
Engine - Firetruck that carries personnel and equipment needed for fire suppression, auto accidents, and first-responder EMS services
Medic - Ambulance that carries personnel and equipment needed for EMS services and transportation of patients to the hospital
Automatic Aid - An agreement with neighboring fire departments that provide coverage for one another when needed. This allows for the next closest and most appropriate apparatus to be dispatched on the call to provide the fastest response
Incidents without Madison Apparatus - Responses in which Madison Township apparatus was on other calls or unable to respond and outside agencies responded