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What is the primary purpose of the radio incident scene size-up report?
What is the primary purpose of the radio incident scene size-up report?
- To provide critical information upon arrival (correct)
- To determine the level of seriousness of the fire
- To organize the firefighting team
- To inform the public about the incident
Which of the following is NOT included in the required information to be announced in a size-up report?
Which of the following is NOT included in the required information to be announced in a size-up report?
- Current mode of attack
- The number of floors
- Type of occupancy
- Weather conditions (correct)
If the first arriving unit is not an engine company, what must the first arriving engine company announce?
If the first arriving unit is not an engine company, what must the first arriving engine company announce?
- The correct address of the incident
- The number of responding units
- Water supply/layout information (correct)
- Conditions found at the scene
What should be done if the correct address is different from the dispatched address?
What should be done if the correct address is different from the dispatched address?
Which of the following conditions should NOT be reported in the size-up report?
Which of the following conditions should NOT be reported in the size-up report?
When is a radio size-up report required to be delivered?
When is a radio size-up report required to be delivered?
What is one of the critical pieces of information that must be included regarding water supply?
What is one of the critical pieces of information that must be included regarding water supply?
Who approves the Standard Operating Procedures for Clearwater Fire & Rescue?
Who approves the Standard Operating Procedures for Clearwater Fire & Rescue?
What should be announced to inform responding units about the structural characteristics?
What should be announced to inform responding units about the structural characteristics?
Which type of occupancy should be announced upon arrival at a fire scene?
Which type of occupancy should be announced upon arrival at a fire scene?
What is the purpose of announcing conditions found upon arrival?
What is the purpose of announcing conditions found upon arrival?
What information should be communicated regarding the water supply during an incident?
What information should be communicated regarding the water supply during an incident?
What does the current mode of attack indicate during a fire incident?
What does the current mode of attack indicate during a fire incident?
When should a change in the mode of attack be communicated?
When should a change in the mode of attack be communicated?
What key information should be included in a radio report upon arrival?
What key information should be included in a radio report upon arrival?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of attack used by Clearwater Fire & Rescue?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of attack used by Clearwater Fire & Rescue?
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Size-up Report
Size-up Report
Critical information announced by the first arriving CFR unit at fire scenes.
First Arriving Unit
First Arriving Unit
The first Clearwater Fire & Rescue (CFR) unit to arrive at a fire scene.
Radio Size-up
Radio Size-up
A report of the situation given over the radio by the first arriving CFR unit.
Correct Address
Correct Address
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Number of Floors
Number of Floors
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Type of Occupancy
Type of Occupancy
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Water Supply/Layout
Water Supply/Layout
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Mode of Attack
Mode of Attack
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Number of floors report
Number of floors report
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Occupancy type report
Occupancy type report
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Conditions found report
Conditions found report
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Water supply report
Water supply report
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Mode of attack report
Mode of attack report
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Radio Report Example
Radio Report Example
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High-Rise Structure
High-Rise Structure
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Offensive, Defensive, Investigating
Offensive, Defensive, Investigating
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Study Notes
Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department Standard Operating Procedure - Radio Incident Scene Size-up Report
- Purpose: Define critical information needed for responding to structure fires, reported structure fires, unconfirmed structure fires, and fire alarms. Create a consistent and structured method for delivering initial incident information to all units.
- Size-up Report (625.1):
- First arriving unit provides radio size-up upon arrival at structure fires.
- If first arriving unit is not an engine company, the first engine company must announce water supply/layout information.
- 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).
- Site conditions and pertinent information (e.g., smoke showing, fire showing, nothing showing, etc.).
- Water supply/layout information (e.g., hydrant location, lay type).
- Current mode of attack (offensive, defensive, investigating).
- Correct Address (625.3):
- Announce the correct address if the initial dispatch address is incorrect.
- Announce Number of Floors (625.4):
- Report the number of floors in the building. If unsure, state it is a multi-story structure, until confirmed.
- Announce Type of Occupancy (625.5):
- Convey the type of building (e.g., single-family home, apartment complex).
- Announce Conditions/Pertinent Information (625.6):
- Describe current scene conditions (e.g., smoke direction, fire location). Include significant observations/details (e.g., construction type).
- Announce Water Supply/Layout (625.7):
- Describe water supply details, hydrant information, water lay type (forward, reverse, split).
- Announce Mode of Attack (625.8):
- Report if the mode of attack is Offensive, Defensive or Investigating.
- Radio Report Example (625.9):
- Example: "Engine 51 is at 100 Main Street. We have a single-story residential structure with fire showing from two windows on the alpha side. Engine 51 will be in the Offensive mode." Given Example.
- Other Size-Up Reports (625.10):
- Other incidents (vehicle accidents, gas leaks, hazardous materials) follow different procedures and are covered by SOP 614.
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This quiz covers the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department's Standard Operating Procedure for radio incident scene size-up reports. Learn about the critical information required for responding to various fire incidents and how to deliver initial information effectively. Test your knowledge on the protocol for communicating crucial details upon arrival at structure fires.
