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What are the 3 Tactical Priorities in any structure fire?

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Rescue
Fire Control
Loss Control

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What is the communication that needs to be stated for each tactical priority?

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Rescue - All Clear
Fire Control - Fire Under Control
Loss Control - Loss Stopped

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As BC On Scene, what are your benchmarks that should be completed?

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Arrival Report / Size UP
Assume Command
Call Second Alarm If Needed
Staging/Staging Officer & Location
Declare A Working Incident
Establish Rehab/Decon & Location - Call Early - Safety Officer
Secure Utilities & Contact FPL
Determine Fire Attack / Strategy - Rescue (Make Priority)

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Size Up
Assume Command
Second Alarm
Staging & Location
Working Incident
Rehab & Devon
Utilities

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What are the responsibilities of IC during an emergency traffic situation?

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“Emergency Traffic All Personnel Evacuate The Building” x2
Direct An Apparatus To Sound Evacuation Signal – 1 Prolonged Blast
Initiate Par – Confirm All Clear

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What will a 2nd Alarm Give You?

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Give 3 Engines / Request What You Need

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What are some surprises that can occur during a residential structure fire?

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Fire Spread
Water Supply Issues
Resources (Personnel, Equipment, Apparatus)
Crew Exhaustion
Ventilation Issues (Poor Coordination)
Collapse
Compromised Utilities
Difficult Access
MAYDAY

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What is the best way to stop spread of fire?

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Water on fire, coordinated attack & Ventilation

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What are some water supplies issues on a structure fire? And how can you fix the problem?

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Hydrant Malfunction - Dispatch Tenders / Nurse Engines in Meantime / Find Alternate water source

No hydrant area - Dispatch Tenders / If you need two tenders, you need three

Broken/Ruptured Hose - Substitute attack engine until replaced

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How do you fix exhausted or missing resources in a structure fire operation?

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More Resources - Request an additional Alarm
Crew exhaustion - Rehab & Medic Units / PAR Checks

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As an IC, how do you prevent structural collapse from happening?

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Assigning a safety officer & continually assess the structure integrity of structure

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If there are compromised utilities, how do we fix the issue?

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Ensure a company secured utilizes / Contact FPL

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During a extended operation, what are some things you should be thinking about as an BC?

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Coordination- Assign Groups and Supervisors - Divisions As Well - Tablet Command
District Resources - Backfilling stations
Crew Safety - RIT & Rehab

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As BC for commercial structure fires, what should the 1st arriving EN be assigned to? (Generally)

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Size Up / Victim Profile / Strategy
Rescue / Fire Attack
Preferred initial attack hose line is 2 ½” for interior commercial firefighting depending on CAN report

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As BC for commercial structure fires, what should the 2nd arriving EN be assigned to? (Generally)

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Complete water supply for first arriving engine if necessary
Assume command if passed by first company

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As BC for commercial structure fires, what should the 3rd arriving EN be assigned to? (Generally)

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Assist with completion of water supply if necessary / Assist with Attack

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As BC for commercial structure fires, what should the 4th arriving EN be assigned to? (Generally)

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If offensive strategy, establish RIC

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As BC for commercial structure fires, what should the 1st arriving LA be assigned to? (Generally)

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Assist with access and internal fireground operations / Consider roof recon

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As BC for commercial structure fires, what should the 2nd arriving LA be assigned to? (Generally)

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Consider reporting to the rear of the structure (if accessible) and give a report on conditions

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What are the high rise tactical operations? SOFHP

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Secure & maintain Viable Exit Stairwell
Rescue Any Immediate Threatened Occupants
Stop The Production Of Life Threatening Heat and Smoke By Fire Extinguishment
Manage The Spread Of Existing Heat & Smoke – Controlling HVAC
Start Property Conservation

Stairwell
Occupants (Rescue)
Fire (Stop Fire Spread)
HVAC (Take Control)
Property - Conservation

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What are the High Rise Tactical Priorities?

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Establishing Lobby Command
Water Supply
Support Sprinkler System
Identify Fire Floor
Life Safety Concerns
Obtaining Keys
Controlling Elevators
Stair Access
Safety Of Firefighters

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In High Rise, what is the responsibility of the 1st EN & Location?

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Fire Attack – Fire Floor

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In High Rise, what is the responsibility of the 2nd Engineer & Location?

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FDC – Water Supply

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In High Rise, what is the responsibility of the 2nd EN & Location?

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Lobby Command – Lobby

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In High Rise, what is the responsibility of the 1st LA & Location?
Support Attack – Fire Floor
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In High Rise, what is the responsibility of the 1st Rescue & Location?
Search and Rescue – Fire Floor
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In High Rise, what is the responsibility of the 3rd EN & Location?
Fire Attack – Fire Floor
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In High Rise, what is the responsibility of the 4th EN & Location?
Back Up Line – Fire Floor
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In High Rise, what is the responsibility of the 5th EN & Location?
RIT – Floor Below Fire
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In High Rise, what is the responsibility of the 2nd LA & 6th EN &Location?
Extension – Floor Above Fire
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In High Rise Fires, what are the benchmarks for IC? (Other than primary benchmarks)
Establish Command From Exterior Position - Make a Lobby Division Request Additional Alarms & Staging Secure Stairwells Rescue Immediately Threatened Occupants Fire Control FF Safety
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In High Rise, What divisions should be created?
Divisions = Floor Numbers (Geographical) Groups - Functions Fire Floor Floor Above Floor Below Lobby Staging Medical RIT Group Evacuation Group Rehab Group
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In high rise, what is a tactical consideration for water supply?
Establish reliable water supply to standpipes.
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In high rise, what is a tactical consideration to help with access control?
Use elevators with ANSI Phase II “fire feature” only if safe. Identify and designate attack and evacuation stairwells. Use large fans to pressurize stairwells.
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In high rise, what is a tactical consideration to help with search & Rescue?
Focus on immediate danger areas. Limit unnecessary occupant movement to avoid interference with operations. Assign crews to systematic searches of fire floors and above.
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In high rise, what is the general responsibilities for LOBBY division?
Control elevators, distribute keys, manage occupants
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In high rise, what is the general responsibilities for FIRE FLOOR division?
Lead fire attack, manage hoseline deployment
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In high rise, what is the general responsibilities for FLOOR ABOVE division?
Check for fire extension, evacuate occupants
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In high rise, what is the general responsibilities for FLOOR BELOW division?
Initiate property conservation / Evacuation
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In High Rise, What will help with communication and radio traffic?
Establish separate radio channels for branches and logistics to reduce congestion.
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In High Rise, Fire can spread vertically via shafts (e.g., stairwells, elevators, HVAC ducts). How do we mitigate that?
Establish clear fire attack and ventilation strategies, focusing on isolating vertical spread. Deploy crews to floors above and below the fire to check for extension. Use sprinkler systems to slow fire growth when functional.
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In high rise, evacuation challenges arise when there are Large numbers of occupants, many of whom may be disabled or unaware of fire alarms and Congestion in stairwells impeding both evacuation and firefighter access. How do we mitigate that?
Coordinate phased evacuations to prioritize immediate fire zones. Work with building management to ensure evacuation plans are known and practiced. Assign crews to assist with evacuation and clear stairwells.
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In high rises, challenges will arise with standpipes that may be damaged, inaccessible, or insufficiently pressurized. How do we mitigate that?
Supplement water supply with pumpers at ground level; use high-rise hose packs to connect to standpipes. Assign a crew to monitor and manage water supply.
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In high rises, challenges will arise with overextension of crews Extended distances from ground-level staging to upper floors reduce effectiveness and increase fatigue. How do we mitigate that?
Establish staging areas two floors below the fire floor. Rotate crews regularly and use rehab teams to address fatigue.
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RIT - MAYDAY Benchmarks
Announce the Report of a Missing Firefighter Announce New Tac Channel Contact Dispatch For All tone Change the Strategy and Plan to a High Priority Rescue Effort- Create Rescue Group Immediately Request Additional Alarms – Include Medic Unit In Addition  / Select Central Staging Area – And Staging Officer Commit the RIT Team and Withdraw any crews from affected area Request A Par DO NOT ABANDON Firefighting Efforts Assign Chief Officer to Rescue Group Assign Safety Officer 
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What are the daily responsibilities of a BC regarding brush fires?
Daily Weather Updates: Ensure all personnel review the Florida Forest Service’s daily forecast email for fire spread potential. Fire Condition Alerts: Relay high, very high, or extreme fire danger ratings and wind forecasts to all stations.
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When fire conditions are at a high rating for brush fires, what should your standard brush assignment be?
1 engine, 2 brush trucks
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Brush fires consuming over 50 acres are declared a _____________
Wildland Fire
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What are the 3 factors for regarding brush fires?
Weather, Fuel, Topography
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During brush fires, what tactical considerations should be used for your initial attack?
Prioritize stopping the fire's forward progress aggressively. Protect exposed structures if immediate control is unachievable.
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During brush fires, what tactical considerations should be used for exposure protection?
Use apparatus to shield structures from the fire when direct attack is not possible. If Gets To A Home – PRIMARY SEARCH COMPLETE Important
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During Brush Fires, what is a key consideration while responding to call?
Dispatching Forestry and Air One
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During brush fires, what are four key command tasks that should be considered?
Gather adequate resources early. (Strike Team) Establish Rehab & Staging Early / Safety Officer Develop clear strategies for offensive or defensive operations. Plan for long-term firefighting needs and support divisions effectively
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After a fire, what are four things to consider?
Crew Health (Injuries or Exposures) Significant Event Form (Command Post) Notification of State Warning Point & State Watch Office Creating a PIA
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PIAs must occur from the following: 5 Things
A. A serious injury or death of a firefighter occurs; B. An incident where “mayday” is called; C. An incident where PAR is conducted because of accountability concerns; D. Any incident that normally requires two-in, two-out safety practices and where the initial arriving company entered an IDLH environment without a back-up team; or E. At the discretion of the Battalion Chief, or higher ranking Chief Officer
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PIAs CAN Be Conducted For The Following: 5 Things
A. Any structural incident where a second alarm or greater was utilized; B. Any technical, water, confined space, or other special rescue requiring utilization of a full first alarm or greater assignment; C. Any MCI, second alarm, or greater medical incident or incidents involving a high loss of civilian lives; D. Any Haz-Mat response where the Haz-Mat team was contacted, responds, or is utilized; or E. Any other incident deemed necessary by the Incident Commander and/or a Chief Officer.
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What is the role of the BC for a PIA?
Facilitate communication and data gathering via email. Collaborate with: Chief Officers on-scene. Company Officers on-scene. Safety Officer. Fire Investigator. Others as needed
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What are questions you should consider when creating a PIA? 3 Things
What Went Well? What Went Poorly? Key Lessons Learned: Summary of improvements for future incidents
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What are some operations issues that should be considered when creating a PIA? 7 Things
Initial impressions Size-up accuracy Compliance with 2-in, 2-out protocol RIT deployment Safety practices Use of backup lines Benchmarks achieved

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