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Kitsap Co. invoked Phase 3 of their dispatch plan, yesterday. Don't think I've ever heard them get that high. For a while it was a new fire every few minutes.
here's the description for the three phases"

• The phase one activation is an alert phase identifying when a major storm is approaching that requiring notification of fire agencies to start preparing. During this phase, a ramp up of resources and call activity may be seen resulting in the need for coordination between the Duty Chiefs and the dispatch center. All power line down calls not deemed to be a hazard by the 911 call receiver, are directed to contact the electrical utility. If there is a hazard, a priority is assigned to the event and it is dispatched. All other phases handle the no hazard wires down calls in the same manner.

• Phase two is initiated when the demand for resources exceeds the resources available with multiple fire agencies being affected. Area Commands are set up by all fire agencies within Kitsap County and an enhanced operation is initiated. Priority 1 and 2 events are still dispatched while lower priority events are sent to the Area Command. Lower priority events are assigned to companies by the Area Command when units are available. If a higher priority event is dispatched, the units divert to the more imminent alarm. The Duty Officer for KCDEM and the Designated Kitsap County Fire Chief report to dispatch to assist with prioritization and logistical needs.

• Phase three is implemented during major catastrophic events that exceed local governments’ ability to respond effectively. All 911 calls are processed and sent to the Department Area Commands for prioritization, assignment, and tracking.

SNOPAC & SNOCOM did a real good job yesterday! It's nice that they have TAC 7 & 8 to use when needed.

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