This standard establishes the minimum criteria for effective and efficient volunteer fire department operations. It addresses the organization and deployment of fire suppression, emergency medical services, and special operations to ensure the protection of citizens within a jurisdiction, as detailed on page 4.

This standard is intended for use by volunteer fire departments to ensure they meet essential operational benchmarks. It provides a framework for organizing and deploying resources across fire suppression, emergency medical services, and special operations. The document focuses on establishing minimum criteria to guarantee effective and efficient service delivery to the public.