Initial Operations

Question 1

What is the initial priority for operations?

Answer 1

Life

Question 2

Additional Hoseline?

Answer 2

A second hoseline of equal or greater GPM than the first required to support the push or extinguishment efforts of the first hoseline (critical flow not met with 1st hoseline)

Question 3

Backup Hoseline?

Answer 3

A second “tactical” hoseline used to protect a working hoselines position and/or egress.

Question 4

What are the parts of the condition report?

Answer 4

Unit Designation: Apparatus type/identification

Building Description:Residential, Commercial, High-Rise, etc.

Conditions: What is burning? Where is the fire? Where is it going? Smoke density? Smoke pressure? Smoke color?

Exposures: Location? Distance? Occupied? Condition?

Establish & Name Command: “Establishing Shattuck IC”

Command Options: Command, Fast Attack, Investigation

Operational Strategy: Offensive, Defensive

Status of Water Supply: Secured, required and type (forward/reverse/shuttle)

Declare Working Fire

Assignments*: Group, Division, Tactical Assignments
Tactical Channel Assignment

Switch to designated TAC

“Engine 2 on scene of a working fire in a two story residential, heavy fire from 1st floor windows and front door on the Alpha side. Resident stating we have a rescue on the 2nd floor Alpha Delta corner. Engine 2 will be establishing Main Street IC and initiating offensive fire attack, Truck 2 you are rescue group. Engine 4 we need you to lay in a supply. Switching to TAC 51.”

Question 5

What are the actions of the companies?

Answer 5

1st Engine“Attack”	
•	Establish/pass command, initial condition report, identify and state command mode and strategy.
•	Control the door if open.
•	Complete a 360, if possible.
•	Initiate appropriate tactics.
•	May secure water supply (or delegate).

2nd Engine “Back-Up” • Should secure water supply (if not completed).
• Pump the hydrant for fires that require high GPM (>1000GPM).
• Complete a 360, if possible.
• Assist with advancement of first hoseline.
• Leaves members at the entrance and interior pinch points.
• Pull second hoseline as necessary (additional/backup).
• Primary search and rescue
• Consider exposures (six sides).
3rd Engine
“Interior or On Deck” • Consider opposing approach to fire.
• Locate secondary water supply for fires that require high GPM (>1000GPM).
• Complete a 360, if possible.
• Primary or secondary search and rescue
• Begin overhaul around fire – containment.
• Pull hoselines as necessary.
• Consider exposures (six sides).
4th Engine
“RIC” • Establish RIC operations/staging area.
• Complete a 360, if possible.
• Soften the building (ground ladders to roof, windows where personnel are operating, force alternate exits – but leave them closed, etc.)
• Control utilities.
1st Truck
• Complete a 360, if possible.
• Search & rescue
• Forcible entry
• Coordinated ventilation
1st Amb. • Request assignment through IC
• Prepare to assist with hoseline advancement, overhaul, or ventilation operations based on arrival.
• Prepare for treatment and transport when there is an imminent rescue occurring upon arrival.
1st Chief • Assume IC.
• R.E.C.E.O.V.S
2nd Chief • Complete 360 and report back to IC, and/or
• Assume Incident Command, or
• Establish Operations, or
• Assume Division of Group, or
• Assume Plans/Logistics, or
• Cover the City.