Fire chiefs, sheriff disagree on who should trigger tornado sirens after delayed alerts
An Ada-area assistant fire chief told commissioners spotters and local fire chiefs should be empowered to sound tornado whistles when radar indicates rotation; the commission asked staff to coordinate policy with dispatch and the sheriff's office after mixed Everbridge reception and late siren activation.
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Local first responders told the commission they received inconsistent warnings during a recent severe-weather episode and that delays left residents uncertain whether to shelter. Rich Bocek, assistant fire chief in Ada, said spotters and local fire chiefs should have clear authority to trigger sirens when they observe rotation or receive radar guidance.
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