Available April 2000. This standard provides recommendations for municipal and private fire services dealing with financial, personnel, and emergency management; and prevention activity including public education, code enforcement, and fire investigation; communications; and equipment and facilities. In addition it outlines the roles and responsibilities regarding fire service response capabilities to fire suppression, emergency medical services, and special operations, including hazardous material response. The document provides guidance on mutual aid, and fire department mandates relating to emergency management.