Fire Ground Factors

Question 1

Building (Factors)

B.A.R.F.O.O.L.

Answer 1

1. Building construction type
2. Roof type
3. Building size/condition
4. Exterior access

Question 2

Arrangement (Factors)

B.A.R.F.O.O.L.

Answer 2

1. Distance to exterior exposures
2. Condition of interior exposures
3. Fires effect in int/ext exposures
4. Value of exposures

Question 3

Resource (Factors)

B.A.R.F.O.O.L.

Answer 3

1. Personnel and equipment on scene
2. Personnel and equipment responding
3. Effectiveness of command
4. Availability of hydrants
5. Adequacy of water supply

Question 4

Fire (Factors)

B.A.R.F.O.O.L.

Answer 4

1. Stage of the fire (incipient, free burning, flashover)
2. Size of fire
3. Location of fire
4. Direction of fire travel

Question 5

Occupancy (Factors)

B.A.R.F.O.O.L.

Answer 5

1. Occupancy type
2. Fire load
3. Hazards associated with the occupancy
4. Loss control profile of occupancy

Question 6

Other (Factors)

B.A.R.F.O.O.L.

Answer 6

1. Time of day
2. Day of the week
3. Weather
4. Special hazards related to holiday seans

Question 7

Life (Factors)

B.A.R.F.O.O.L.

Answer 7

1. Number of occupants
2. Location of occupants in the structure
3. Condition of occupants
4. Fire control required for search and rescue
5. EMS needs