For a first alarm boat fire response, how many engines are needed if land only?

For a first alarm boat fire response using land resources only, the standard requirement is to dispatch one engine. This is based on the assumption that the fire's immediate threat can be managed with the resources available on that single engine, particularly if the vessel is close to shore and accessible by land.

This single engine would typically be responsible for establishing an initial attack, assessing the situation, and determining if additional resources are necessary based on the fire's size and the conditions at the scene. The protocols tend to emphasize rapid response and the principle of "one to one," where one engine is deployed for each primary hazard until it is determined that more resources are needed.

While additional units could support the incident if it escalates or if specialized equipment is required (such as additional engines for water supply or support from a fireboat if available), the immediate requirement for an initial response on land is to have one engine.