Fire & Emergency Services NASSIG Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) is a committed with providing protection of the lives and property of Naval Air Station Sigonella community from the adverse effects of fires, hazardous conditions, and various other emergency situations and provides ARFF coverage for a Category 4 airfield. The assigned firefighters perform at the Fire Fighter, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Airport Firefighter levels. Firefighters respond to a variety of different incidents, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), structural fire operations, rescue operations, and hazardous materials incidents. All emergency operations are managed utilizing the National Incident Management System (NIMS). F&ES also provides non-emergency services such as a fire prevention program, a training program, and community/public education programs. F&ES operates from two fire stations servicing three separate geographical areas - NAS I (Support Site), NAS II (Operations Site) and Maranai (military housing site). Staffing for 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year consists of a combination of American civilians, Italian National civilians and U.S. Military personnel. All personnel are certified to National Standards for firefighting, emergency vehicle operations and control and command to ensure the highest level of protection is provided to the NASSIG community. NASSIG F&ES maintains strong working relationships with the Italian “Vigili del Fuoco” firefighters and NATO partners.
Emergency Management The Emergency Management Department of NAS Sigonella provides the community and installation with 911 emergency dispatch services, disaster preparedness training, CBRNE program management, and incident response and recovery coordination. The Emergency Operations Center is a key component in ensuring that your time at Sigonella is worry-free, and that Sig Citizens are well prepared to handle any natural or man-made hazards that may impact the community. The Emergency Dispatch Center staff is standing-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year to promptly dispatch NASSIG fire, security, and medical emergency services to our community. Italian local-nationals are among the Emergency Dispatch Center staff and can provide immediate assistance in translation. NASSIG emergency medical services can be dispatched to within 30 minutes of NAS Sigonella, and the Emergency Dispatch staff will assist in coordinating local-national medical response if you are further from base. Sicily boasts a dazzling and unique landscape and climate, but this allure comes at an expense in the form of natural hazards. In addition to the ever looming Mt.Etna, NAS Sigonella rests atop the fault line of two tectonic plates, placing us at risk for a
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NAS Sigonella’s Security Department administers random breathalyzer tests, inspects vehicles, and maintains force protection conditions. Photo by MC2 Ramon Go
devastating earthquake. Furthermore, the installation is situated in a particularly low-lying area that can be threatened by flooding during the rainy fall, winter, and spring months. NASSIG’s Emergency Management Department reminds you to be aware of all threats: natural or manmade, and be prepared to act in case of an emergency. The Emergency Operations Center and Dispatch Center are located in building 463 on NAS II, on the flight line. The Emergency Dispatch Center is also open for receiving non-emergency calls, such as reporting suspicious activity or public disturbances that would require assistance. We ask that you use rationality when determining emergencies. For emergency preparedness questions and information, contact the Community Preparedness Coordinator. Community Preparedness Coordinator: Monday to Friday 0800-1600 DSN 624-8283 • COMM +39-095-86-8283 Emergency Dispatch Center: : Emergency Line: : DSN 624-1911 • COMM +39-095-86-1911 Non-Emergencies: DSN 624-5225 • COMM +39-095-86-5225
Newcomer’s Guide to Sigonella - Base Services