SOG 3-24 - Structure fires Flashcards
What are the three tactical priorities at a fire?
Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Prevention of further loss and preservation of property
What are the three corresponding benchmarks to the tactical priorities?
All Clear
Under Control
Loss Stopped
When does size-up begin?
Enroute to the call
What should Captains be cognisant of when arriving on scene?
Placement of apparatus to allow for supplementary vehicles and aerial operations
What is required of first arriving apparatus’ officer?
Provide initial report of scene to Control and responding apparatus
Perform initial Size-up and gather info
Begin to develop incident plan
Assign duties to apparatus personnel
Relay any other pertinent info to Control and incoming apparatus
What is in the initial report?
On-Scene
Location
Type of structure
Size of structure
Building construction, if known
Designation of Alpha side
Brief report of conditions
Captain is assuming command
What is the purpose of the 360?
Better formulate an IAP
Locate hazards
Attempt to assess floors above and below fire
Attempt to determine if content or structure involved fire
What info can be gathered from homeowners?
Everyone’s status from the structure
If some one is still inside:
- Where they think they are
- How many
- How old
- Where last seen
Fire location
What’s burning
How to get to it
What pertinent information shall be relayed to Fire Control and incoming apparatus?
Operational mode (offensive, defensive)
Tactics being employed
Status of occupants
Location of Fire
Request for additional resources
Downgrade other apparatus when required
Any other information
When entering the hot zone, what shall the first arriving officer notify Fire Control of?
If they are going mobile command
What considerations should be taken for continuing offensive strategies?
Smoke and Fire conditions
Are FF gaining control of fire
Is structure being threatened by fire
Are interior FFs close to an exit
Is good control and comms being maintained with interior crews?
