Fire Company Tactical Objectives

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What is the primary purpose of size-up in Engine Company Tactical Objectives?

To evacuate occupants

To determine the probable location and type of fire (correct)

To assign tasks to other units

To establish a water supply

What role does the second arriving Chief Officer typically assume?

Safety Officer

ISO function

Accountability Officer (correct)

What is the main goal of confining a fire in Engine Company Tactical Objectives?

To extinguish the fire immediately

To delay water application until the hoseline is in place

To place a hoseline between the fire and known occupants or possible occupants (correct)

To protect exposures from fire extension

What is included in the task of protecting exposures in Engine Company Tactical Objectives?

Both interior and exterior areas affected by the fire, including life safety and fire spread Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of fire suppression operations?

To save lives and reduce suffering of people endangered by fire Signup and view all the answers

What does the IC do after assuming command?

Develops an overall strategy and incident action plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Engineer in establishing a water supply in Engine Company Tactical Objectives?

To advise Command on the water supply Signup and view all the answers

What is part of the situation evaluation performed by the IC?

Risk assessment and operational safety Signup and view all the answers

What does RIT stand for in Engine Company Tactical Objectives?

Readiness to deal with a situation requiring rapid rescue of firefighting personnel Signup and view all the answers

What does the third arriving Chief Officer do after assuming the role of Safety Officer?

Don PPE and conducts a Chief Officer 360° Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of risk management in incident response?

To save as many lives as possible, while minimizing risk to members Signup and view all the answers

When is it acceptable to take significant risks to the safety of members?

When there is a high potential to save endangered human lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating geographical and/or functional area supervisors?

To maintain direct supervision over the entire incident Signup and view all the answers

When should Company Officers and IC review, evaluate, and revise the operational plan?

As required, and communicate any deviation from the normally expected Company actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of risk management when there is no possibility to save lives or property?

Risk nothing to save nothing Signup and view all the answers

What should drive the deployment of hoseline, ventilation, and searches in an offensive fire attack situation?

Fire location/conditions Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to rapid deterioration of interior conditions and structural failure if not addressed in an attic fire?

Unextinguished fire in the attic Signup and view all the answers

Why should the number of openings above the fire be limited in an attic fire?

To control fire growth and development Signup and view all the answers

What should be the initial suppression effort if the fire entered the attic from the exterior?

Extinguish the source fire first Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for attacking an attic fire from below?

Operating directly into the attic space with a standard flow hoseline Signup and view all the answers

What is achallenge in commercial buildings during a fire?

Long distances to reach an exterior door Signup and view all the answers

When not operating on a hoseline, what should be considered for a safe means of egress?

A rope Signup and view all the answers

What is essential when using 2.5” hoselines to knock down a large volume of fire?

Cooling the area Signup and view all the answers

How many companies are required to advance and maneuver a 2.5” hoseline in a large commercial structure?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What is key in assisting advancing hoselines in commercial buildings?

Both horizontal and vertical ventilation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tactical Objectives

Engine Company Tactical Objectives include:
- Size-up the situation and locate the fire
- Confine the fire
- Extinguish the fire
- Protect exposures
- Provide a water supply
- RIT (Readiness to deal with a situation requiring rapid rescue of firefighting personnel)

Company Officer Roles

The second arriving Chief Officer will report to the IC and serve as the Accountability Officer
The third arriving Chief Officer will assume the role of Safety Officer and report to the IC

Risk Management

The goals of fire suppression operations are to save lives, reduce suffering, control and extinguish fires, and minimize property damage
Officers shall make tactical and strategic decisions based on their training, experience, and sound judgment
Risk management principles shall be integrated into incident command and the Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Incident Command

The IC shall assume and confirm command, take an effective fixed physical command position, and state the mode/strategy
The IC shall perform a 360° size-up, develop an overall strategy and incident action plan, and request additional resources as required
The IC shall evaluate the risk to members and take necessary steps to determine whether human life may be endangered

Hoseline Deployment

Hoseline deployment, ventilation, and searches should be driven by fire location and conditions
These functions should be carried out regardless of time of day in an offensive fire attack situation

Attic Fires

Attic fires are usually ventilation limited, and limiting the number of openings above the fire will control fire growth and development
Suppression efforts in the attic are most effective if the attic remains ventilation limited
Aggressive salvage should be a high priority, and utilities should be secured early

Attic Fire Plays

Fire attack is best conducted from below with a standard flow hoseline operating directly into the attic space
Attack positions can be from below or through the soffit or bird block
Changes in building construction can create concealed spaces, multiple ceilings, and other challenges

Commercial Buildings

The importance of locating, confining, and extinguishing the fire remains the same in commercial buildings as in residential structures
Commercial buildings may have limited access to windows and long distances to reach an exterior door
The potential to get lost or disoriented is very real, and unknown type storage and high fire loads may limit the capability of the sprinkler system

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Quiz on company tactical objectives, including size-up, locating fires, smoke conditions, access, ventilation, and more.