When First Responders initially arrive on an emergency scene, they assess the site and summon various tactical teams/ specialized equipment as needed for any multifaceted assistance. California's nearly 38 million residents are located within our state's approximately 156 million square miles of extremely diverse terrain; Los Angeles County occupies over 2300 square miles with a population of over 4 million inhabitants. Emergency response covers a phenomenal variety of specialization in unique California locales - from mountains to desert to ocean, from agriculture to skyscrapers, from air ambulances to water rescue, our public servants comprise an astonishing highly-trained group of special forces, dedicated to providing the best, fastest, most successful outcomes that are humanly possible. Often these team members put themselves in harm's way as they perform their rescue duties. Their selfless dedication to their craft saves lives and public/ private property faithfully, maintaining and restoring public safety and peace every single day - and night. We count on them to protect us. Rescue us. Save our endangered lives when we cannot. Cal OES (California Office of Emergency Preparedness) facilitates assignments of special response units, police officers, sheriff deputies, CHP state police, K-9 teams, Mounted Enforcement, DWR, SHSP, CA National Guard, SWAT, Homeland Security, ATF, FBI, CIA, NSA, et cetera, addressing all-hazards activation, 24/7/365.
