Officers make critical decisions during all aspects of a fireground operation, none more important than the proper and safe assessment of the type of building that the fire is in. Reading the building construction allows the officer to make the safe fire attack decisions needed to manage the incident. Case studies and building type fire attack strategies will be used to improve safety.
SIZE-UP SKILLS WORKSHOP
This class covers methods of conducting incident scene size-up. A simple communications model will be used to help officers effectively communicate incident scene factors and begin developing an incident action plan. Simulations will allow the student to practice size-up and initial radio reporting in a variety of incident types.
TACTICAL DECISION MAKING
Making tactical decisions is based on a sound process of critical thinking and matching standard conditions with standard actions during size-up and then continually during the incident. Officers must be able to rapidly assess fireground conditions to make tactical decisions that support the overall incident strategy. This class will give the officer tabletop and simulator experience in making the right tactical decisions for a safe and effective fireground
LEADERSHIP AT THE COMPANY LEVEL
Leadership at the company level creates a culture of excellence and is the formation for high level performance. Using a case based approach of common leadership challenges that an officer will face, the student will learn the importance of problem solving, coaching, and communicating expectations at the company level.
SUBURBAN HIGH RISE OPERATIONS (Standpipe Ops)
Working in a suburban high-rise (a standpiped building +/- 10 stories) is a low frequency event for most departments. This class will look at all of the job performance requirements necessary for crews to size-up, supply water to a standpipe, advance hose, and make safe and effective fire attack from a standpipe connection. A case driven approach using low-rise hotels and apartment buildings will help understand the complex nature of these operations
