Daily Company Operations Briefing

Question 1

Why was the Daily Company Officer Briefing sheet developed?

Answer 1

To provide guidance and direction when working with mixed or unfamiliar crews

Question 2

The Daily Operational Briefing is an EIGHT-point briefing and should be reviewed by Company Officers in order to:

Answer 2

-REDUCE potential for CONFUSION
-ENHANCE firefighter SAFETY
-INCREASE operational EFFICIENCY
-REINFORCE basic OPERATIONS

Question 3

The Daily Operational 8 point briefing is intended to REINFORCE BASIC OPERATIONS and should take place no later than ______ hours each shift.

Answer 3

0800

Question 4

The Eight by Eight:

Answer 4

1. Mission Validation, Priorities, Expectations, Leader’s Intent
2. Safety Briefing and PPE
3. Company Unity, Discipline, SOG’s, SOP’s
4. Experience of Crew - Certs, Special Skills, Acting Experience
5. Apparatus Knowledge - Operation of Assigned Equipment and Apparatus
6. Communications - Radio Discipline, Emergency Traffic, Mayday
7. Special Hazards - District, Weather, State of the LAFD
8. Uniforms, Professional Appearance, and Conduct

(This briefing is designed to provide situational awareness, leaders’ intent, and clarity with the goal of enhancing FF safety)

Question 5

The Daily Operational Briefing should be reviewed by Company Officers and their crews at _______.

Answer 5

Line up

Question 6

Reviewing the 8 points by 0800 hours (“Eight by Eight”) and communicating your expectations as an Officer is intended to ensure each member:

Answer 6

-knows, understands and will be capable of performing their assigned duties and responsibilities in a safe and effective manner