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Size up, RECEO, SPADRA Flashcards

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Size up is a term used amongst fire brigades to describe an _____ of a _____

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Size up is a term used amongst fire brigades to describe an APPRECIATION of a SITUATION

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Size up is the term used for a ____ appreciation as applied on the fire ground in relation to the ____ and ____ of current and ____ events

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Size up is the term used for a MENTAL appreciation as applied on the fire ground in relation to the SIGNIFICANCE and MAGNITUDE of current and PREDICTED events

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Size up of a situation will enable you to ___ your ___ and determine a course of ___ to bring the fire/incident to a safe conclusion
Success will depend to a major degree upon your ability to perform this process in a ___ and ___ manner often under ___ ___

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Size up of a situation will enable you to SET your OBJECTIVE and determine a course of ACTION to bring the fire/incident to a safe conclusion
Success will depend to a major degree upon your ability to perform this process in a CLEAR and METHODICAL manner often under ADVERSE CONDITIONS

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5 considerations of Size up

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Facts
Probabilities
Own situation
Decisions
Plan of operation
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_____ – time, location, nature of emergency, life hazard, weather, temp, wind

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FACTS – time, location, nature of emergency, life hazard, weather, temp, wind

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________ – Life hazard, Fire/Incident extension, Can I prevent, will fire spread to adjoining room/structure/roof cavity, what additional risks will this create.

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PROBABILITIES – Life hazard, Fire/Incident extension, Can I prevent, will fire spread to adjoining room/structure/roof cavity, what additional risks will this create.

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_____ ________ – What is my own situation in relation to this situation, review and estimate what can be achieved by the available resources on scene and available in reserve – personnel, appliances, equipment, additional assistance, water supply

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OWN SITUATON – What is my own situation in relation to this situation, review and estimate what can be achieved by the available resources on scene and available in reserve – personnel, appliances, equipment, additional assistance, water supply

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______ – should present a clear and concise outline of the action to be taken and the objectives to be achieved

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DECISION – should present a clear and concise outline of the action to be taken and the objectives to be achieved

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___ OF ______ - SMART

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PLAN OF OPERATION - SMART

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S.M.A.R.T stands for?

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Specific
measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time framed
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Size up is a ____ mental operation requiring constant ____ of all the ____. Remember that fire is always _____. Having considered the changing situation, make decisions to deal with new developments.

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Size up is a CONTINUOUS mental operation requiring constant REVIEW of all the FACTORS. Remember that fire is always DYNAMIC. Having considered the changing situation, make decisions to deal with new developments.

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What points should plan of operation include?

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Objective
Strategy
Tactics
Task

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To be dynamic in size up in 4 words describe the continual process

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PLAN DO CHECK ADJUST

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What is SPADRA

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SAFE PERSON APPROACH – DYNAMIC RISK ASSESSMENT

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With regards to SPADRA We should; Be _____, be an effective _______ of a team, be self _______ to work within teachings, ______ to changing circumstances, _______ for our own safety and safety of others, able to recognise own ______

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We should; Be COMPETENT, be an effective MEMBER of a team, be self DISCIPLINED to work within teachings, ADAPTABLE to changing circumstances, VIGILANT for our own safety and safety of others, able to recognise own LIMITATIONS

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Dynamic risk _____ – risk vs _____.
Hazards are identified and _____ made as to whether the _____ posed by hazards are high or low, _____ or _____, in proportion to the _____.
Should be followed before, during, after the _____. It is not only acceptable but _____ to make safety issues known by all members in the team.

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Dynamic risk ASSESSMENT – risk vs REWARD.
Hazards are identified and JUDGEMENTS made as to whether the RISK posed by hazards are high or low, ACCEPTABLE or UNACCEPTABLE, in proportion to the BENIFITS.
Should be followed before, during, after the INCIDENT. It is not only acceptable but REQUIRED to make safety issues known by all members in the team.

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SPADRA formula

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LIKELIHOOD vs CONSEQUENCES = RISK

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In SPADRA, 4 levels of likelihood

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Certain - will happen
Very likely - will probably happen
UnLikely - could happen
Rare - could only happen under exceptional circumstances

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CONSEQUENCES
• ________ = death; multiple/extensive injuries; severe loss of operational capability
• _______ = loss of consciousness; injuries requiring time off work; loss of significant equipment (time lost)
• _______ = Injuries requiring first aid and follow up; repair to equipment required (lost time)
• _________ = Minor injuries requiring first aid on scene; minor equipment damage/no time lost.

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CONSEQUENCES
• CATASTROPHIC = death; multiple/extensive injuries; severe loss of operational capability
• MAJOR = loss of consciousness; injuries requiring time off work; loss of significant equipment (time lost)
• MODERATE = Injuries requiring first aid and follow up; repair to equipment required (lost time)
• INSIGNIFICANT = Minor injuries requiring first aid on scene; minor equipment damage/no time lost.

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MODEL FOR DYNAMIC RISK ASSESSMENT – 5 steps

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MODEL FOR DYNAMIC RISK ASSESSMENT – 5 steps

  1. What is going on and what are risks
  2. What do you plan to do
  3. What are the risks of what I want to do
  4. What can I do to make it safer
  5. Continually monitor and review
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What does RECEO stand for

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Rescue
Exposures
Contain
Extinguish
Overhaul
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RESCUE
• ___ _____ occupants still in building
• _____ are they likely to be
• ______ should be rescued FIRST
• Are there _____ _______ to perform rescue
• Will fire _____ assist rescue operations
• Will ________ assist rescue operations

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RESCUE
• HOW MANY occupants still in building
• WHERE are they likely to be
• WHO should be rescued FIRST
• Are there SUFFICIENT RESOURCES to perform rescue
• Will fire ATTACK assist rescue operations
• Will VENTILATION assist rescue operations

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EXPOSURES
• Are any _______ structures or properties not directly involved in fire but at ______ of being damaged
• ______ exposures
• ______ buildings – shed, bungalow, garage, neighbouring
• ______ bottles
• ______

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EXPOSURES
• Are any ADJOINING structures or properties not directly involved in fire but at RISK of being damaged
• INTERNAL exposures
• ADJACENT buildings – shed, bungalow, garage, neighbouring
• GAS bottles
• VEHICLES

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EXPOSURE CONSIDERATIONS
• \_\_\_\_\_ direction
• Fire \_\_\_\_\_\_
• \_\_\_\_\_ between structures
• \_\_\_\_\_\_ to the adjacent structures; eg fences, brick walls, fire walls
• \_\_\_\_\_\_ of exposed structure
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EXPOSURE CONSIDERATIONS
• WIND direction
• Fire INTENSITY
• SPACE between structures
• SHIELDING to the adjacent structures; eg fences, brick walls, fire walls
• HEIGHT of exposed structure
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CONTAINMENT
• Includes any operations required to _____ a fire from ______ to uninvolved parts of the structure
• Consider fire _____; eg walls, floor and roof cavities
• ______ and _______ fire extension

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CONTAINMENT
• Includes any operations required to PREVENT a fire from SPREADING to uninvolved parts of the structure
• Consider fire EXTENSION; eg walls, floor and roof cavities
• HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL fire extension

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EXTINGUISHMENT
• Consider what _____ is burning
• Decide the _____ agent
• Decide where to _____ extinguishment
• _____ of extinguishment
• ______ of fuel involved
• Quantity, quality and availability of the required _____ agent
• ______/_____ of the fire and availability of equipment
• The ______, eg rural, urban, topography, weather, residential, industrial, commercial
• ______ to the affected area
• Firefighting ______ to be used – eg ______ or ________

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EXTINGUISHMENT
• Consider what FUEL is burning
• Decide the EXTINGUISHING agent
• Decide where to START extinguishment
• METHOD of extinguishment
• QUANTITY of fuel involved
• Quantity, quality and availability of the required EXTINGUISHING agent
• INTENSITY/EXTENT of the fire and availability of equipment
• The ENVIRONMENT, eg rural, urban, topography, weather, residential, industrial, commercial
• ACCESS to the affected area
• Firefighting STRATEGY to be used – eg OFFENSIVE or DEFENSIVE

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OVERHAUL
• Ensure fire is completely \_\_\_\_\_\_
• Consider fire \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and the area being a possible \_\_\_\_\_\_ scene
• Make the fire scene \_\_\_\_\_\_
• \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the fire
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OVERHAUL
• Ensure fire is completely EXTINGUISHED
• Consider fire INVESTIGATION and the area being a possible CRIME scene
• Make the fire scene SAFE
• INVESTIGATE the CAUSE of the fire
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VENTILATION
At the earliest possible stage of the firefight
• Assists _____
• Assists fire ________
• Removes ____ and ____; reducing possible of ______ and ______
• Prevents or reduces property ______

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VENTILATION
At the earliest possible stage of the firefight
• Assists RESCUE
• Assists fire EXTINGUISHMENT
• Removes SMOKE and HEAT; reducing possible of FLASHOVER and BACKDRAFT
• Prevents or reduces property DAMAGE

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SALVAGE
Those operations which are required to ______ ______ and ______ from ______ damage due to ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____ both _____ and _____ the fire operation.
• Covering goods with ____ _____
• Using _____ efficiently and effectively
• Close _____ to unaffected rooms
• Careful use of ____-____
• ____-_____ and/or leave crews until _____ are present

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SALVAGE
Those operations which are required to PROTECT STRUCTURES and CONTENTS from PREVENTABLE damage due to SMOKE, WATER, HEAT, STEAM, BREAKAGE, THEFT both DURING and AFTER the fire operation.
• Covering goods with SALVAGE SHEETS
• Using WATER efficiently and effectively
• Close DOORS to unaffected rooms
• Careful use of HOSE-LINES
• TAPE-OFF and/or leave crews until POLICE are present

Assessment 5 (5 decks)

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