Emergency Response is a Branch of Central Command whose mission is to provide highly trained emergency and disaster response units capable of being deployed anywhere to provide emergency response operations and support during all phases of of all hazards incidents; and to help make communities more resilient and prepared.
Training is of utmost importance to ensure we are most effective in carrying out emergency response operations. To that end, we have developed a tiered approach that unifies all C.A.A. Emergency Response focused personnel into one uniform training standard. Known as Responder Levels, this system defines the minimum standards of training required for each level. Depending on their specific role, personnel must meet and maintain qualification at a certain minimum level, but are also able (and encouraged) to continue their training to receive qualification at higher levels. The specific level of qualification is displayed on Role Patches worn on the shoulders of Emergency Response uniforms.
Emergency Response primarily wears uniforms in Navy Blue (Color Type 1, with red T-shirts), but also wears Coyote (Color Type 2) for hot weather and wilderness-focused units. Uniforms commonly worn by Emergency Response include:
Service Dress Uniform Class A
Service Dress Uniform Class B
Responder Garrison Uniform Class C
Responder Utility Uniform Class C
Administrative Uniform with Red Polo and Tan Pants Class C
Field Basic Service Uniform Class E (When participating in Community Service activities)
Physical Training Uniforms Class E
Because Emergency Response units are deployable, they typically require Type 4 or greater hygiene and appearance requirements when in full uniform.
