What are TARGET hazards?

TARGET hazards refer to specific buildings or locations that are of high importance for various reasons, typically due to their occupancy, occupancy type, or the potential consequences of an incident occurring at that site. These include places like schools, churches, hospitals, and high-rise buildings, which may house large numbers of people.

In firefighting and emergency response planning, identifying TARGET hazards allows responders to focus their strategies, training, and preparedness efforts on locations that would have a significant impact on the community if an emergency were to occur there.

While high-risk emergency calls, hazardous materials locations, and areas prone to natural disasters are all important considerations in emergency management, they do not specifically address the category of high-priority buildings that need special attention due to their unique characteristics and the potential risk they pose during an emergency response.