Air Alert 3 Off Airport (Aircraft crash outside the Centennial Airport fence line) includes which dispatch?

• A. Red 1 & Red 2 OR Red 3, 1 Aerial, 2 Engines, 2 Medics, 2 Battalions, 1 Safety, PIO
• B. Red 1, Red 2, OR Red 3, 1 Aerial, 2 Engines, 2 Medics, 2 Battalions, 1 Safety
• C. Red 1 & Red 2 OR Red 3, 1 Aerial, 2 Engines, 2 Medics, 1 Battalion, 1 Safety, PIO
• D. Red 1 & Red 2 OR Red 3, 1 Aerial, 2 Engines, 2 Medics, 2 Battalions, 1 Safety, PIO

Answer: (D)

Air Alert 3 Off Airport is designed for a crash outside the fence line and requires a large, multi-resource response with clear leadership, medical care, safety oversight, and communications. The dispatch includes two Red units (either Red 1 & Red 2 or Red 3) to provide robust incident command and operations. An aerial asset is included to give a panoramic view of the scene, locate hazards, and guide ground units. Two engines arrive to support fire suppression and rescue tasks, while two medics ensure rapid medical assessment and treatment on scene. Two battalions expand operational capacity so multiple tasks—search and rescue, extrication, patient care, and perimeter management—can run in parallel. A Safety Officer oversees on-scene hazards, and a Public Information Officer handles communications with the public and media. This combination provides the leadership, resources, safety, and communications necessary for a large off-airport crash.