OP 5000 Structure Fire Doctrine

Question 1

What are all decisions based on at a structure fire?

Answer 1

Risk vs. Gain analysis

Question 2

What are the strategic priorities at a structure?

Answer 2

• Life Safety: Rescue
• Fire Control: Exposures, Containment, Extinguishment
• Property: Salvage, Overhaul

Question 3

Strategic modes at a structure fire

Answer 3

Offensive (default) and defensive

Question 4

Define defensive mode

Answer 4

Fighting the fire, attempting to prevent fire spread from outside of area of involvement

Question 5

Tactical Elements at Structure Fire (basic and complex)

Answer 5

• Command, Fire Attack, Support, RIC

- Command, DIVS/GRPS, RIC/rescue

Question 6

What are we ultimately analyzing in a size up of a structure fire?

Answer 6

How we will engage the fire based on the risk vs. gain analysis

Question 7

What is the overall objective when in the offensive mode at a structure fire?

Answer 7

Protect life and extinguish the fire

Question 8

What is the overall objective when in the defensive mode at a structure fire?

Answer 8

Prevent fire spread from an area outside of the involved area