Which of the following describes a system that uses a number of agencies, responder levels, and delivery vehicles?

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A tiered system is one that utilizes different levels of responders and delivery vehicles to provide emergency services. This system may be coordinated by multiple agencies but is characterized by its tiered structure. A multiple agency system may refer to any system involving multiple agencies, but does not necessarily imply a tiered structure. An alarm system is a device that alerts people to danger or an emergency, but does not involve multiple agencies or responders. A multijurisdictional response system involves multiple jurisdictions or geographic areas coordinating a response, but does not necessarily imply a tiered structure.

Which of the Following Describes a System That Uses a Number