SOP 624 Fire Incident Scene Size-up Report

Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department Standard Operating Procedure - Radio Incident Scene Size-up Report

• Purpose: Define critical information for responding units on arrival at structure fires, reported structure fires, unconfirmed structure fires, and fire alarms. Provides consistent information delivery.

• Size-up Report (625.1):

  • First arriving unit delivers the size-up information.
  • If the first arriving unit isn't an engine company, the first engine company will provide water supply/layout information to all units.

• Radio Size-up Report Information (625.2):

  • Correct address (if different from dispatched address)
  • Number of floors
  • Type of occupancy (e.g., single-family, apartment, commercial)
  • Conditions found (smoke, fire location, etc.)
  • Water supply/layout information
  • Current mode of attack (offensive, defensive, investigating)

• Correct Address (625.3):

  • Announce the correct address if the dispatched address is incorrect.
  • Enables adjustments to routes and tactical positions for all responding units.

• Number of Floors (625.4):

  • Announce the number of floors in the structure.
  • If unsure, state "multi-story high-rise" until confirmed.

• Type of Occupancy (625.5):

  • Describe the structure type (single-family, apartment, commercial, etc.)
  • Helps responding units determine tactics.

• Conditions Found (625.6):

  • Report conditions on arrival (smoke showing, fire showing, nothing showing).
  • Include any pertinent information affecting tactics (e.g., building construction).

• Water Supply/Layout (625.7):

  • Announce water supply information (hydrant, lay type).
  • Specify types like forward, reverse, or split lay.
  • Indicate if standpipe/sprinkler connections are covered.

• Mode of Attack (625.8):

  • Report the current mode of attack (offensive, defensive, investigating).
  • Changes in mode must be announced immediately.

• Radio Report Example (625.9):

  • Example: "Engine 51 is at 100 Main Street. Single-story residential with fire showing from two windows. Offensive mode."

• Other Incident Types (625.10):

  • Radio reports for other incidents (vehicle accidents, gas leaks, hazardous materials) are covered in a separate SOP (614).

This quiz covers the Standard Operating Procedures for radio size-up reports at fire incidents, specifically for the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department. It defines the critical information needed for responding units and the roles of the first arriving unit. Understanding this procedure enhances communication and effectiveness during emergencies.