Common use of Initial Attack Clause in Contracts

Initial Attack. The closest available helicopter with crew will be mobilized, regardless of the agency requesting the helicopter or ownership of said aircraft. Occasionally, an agency may augment its initial attack capability by bringing in additional aviation resources. All efforts should be made to include these aircraft into local dispatch run cards to assist in the closest available resources concept, regardless of helicopter type. In the event the requested aircraft type is unavailable or a different type is closer to the incident, the dispatch office shall notify the requesting unit of the closest resources of varying type. A helicopter without crew may be mobilized if requested. The request will be placed through established dispatch channels to the agency administering the helicopter base.