203.01.16 Changing Strategy from Defensive to Offensive Flashcards
The integrity of a building can be compromised due to:
Heavy fire conditions, the weight of water from master stream application and the type of building construction involved (such as: lightweight truss etc.)
The Incident Commander has the ability to not implement this procedure when:
A quick attack/knock down occurs by first arriving Fire companies
The ________ and the ________ will develop a plan of action prior to companies entering the building.
Incident Commander… Safety Officer…
A meeting is required at the ________ with Fire Companies to identify hazards and review the plan of action.
Command Post
Full protective clothing including SCBA shall be worn at the scene of all structure fires until the ________ directs otherwise. However, members involved in exterior activities are not mandated to use respiratory protective equipment as long as they are in a clear atmosphere.
Incident Commander
An _______ and a _______ will be identified within the Incident Command Structure.
Accountability Officer… Safety Officer…
Which two officers will enter the structure to complete the building safety assessment?
Only 2 Officers, with one being the rank of District Chief or above
The ______, ______, and an _______ with a charged
line will be assembled in front of the building with all necessary equipment ready to be deployed.
RAT Team, Heavy Rescue and an Engine Company
The following Companies will be assembled in front of the building prior
to anyone entering the building:
a. The RAT Company with equipment ready to deploy
b. Heavy Rescue with structural collapse equipment
c. An Engine Company with a charged hose line
Two (2) building assessment Officers, (a D.C. and a Heavy Rescue Officer) shall enter the building to determine:
a. The structural integrity of the building
b. Hazards (holes in floors, stability of stairs, amount of residual
water on floors)
c. Identify the type of building construction
d. Risk/Benefit analysis (There is no point in committing to an
interior attack when the building will ultimately be torn down.
Who will the Incident Commander consult with the to decide whether to begin offensive operations or remain in defensive mode?
Building Assessment, Safety, RAT, Accountability Officers and any other designees to decide whether to begin offensive operations or remain in defensive mode.
(Strongly consider including a representative from the Building Department.)
Prior to Fire Companies entering the structure, a meeting of All Officers will be held at the Command Post and the following information communicated:
a. Identify the Companies that will be involved in the operation. (Limit the number of Companies to the minimum required to complete the task.)
b. Clearly outline their respective tasks along with any exclusion areas or special hazards noted by the Assessment Officers.
c. Areas that are deemed “off limits” to interior fire companies shall be delineated by red fire line barrier tape by the Assessment Officers prior to Fire Companies making entry.
The _________ shall continuously track the locations of companies and be kept informed of any changes in assignment.
Accountability Officer
Building Assessment Officers:
- District Chief:
a. Car 402 (Risk Management District Chief) if on scene
b. Car 302 (Special Operations Chief-SOC) if on scene
c. Another District Chief designated by the IC - Company Officer:
a. A regularly assigned Heavy Rescue Officer
b. Safety Captain (SO-2)
c. A Senior Company Officer designated by the IC - Consider consulting with a Building Specialist or a representative from the Building Department if available.
