Commanding From The Sidelines:

“The 1st Alarm” 

Engine, Truck, Squad, & Chief

This program will cover fireground size-up and what to look for based on the resources assigned to the alarm. Understanding time delayed tactics, learn how you can make the most of the first arriving companies before all hands arrive. It is critical to be realistic with what your assigned resources can and cannot do based on each company's actual capabilities based on apparatus, training, and experience. A three-person ladder with a step-up officer, new driver, and rookie assigned cannot do what a four-person seasoned crew can do. It is important that the fireground commander use the size-up and understanding of time delayed tactics to properly assign crews to get the most out of your bench to mitigate the incident. 

This class will cover Size-Up from First Arriving to the Chief Commanding the Incident. 

Students will have the opportunity to complete many repetitions of simulated Size Ups and Commanding Fires. This repetition creates proficiency which gives students the ability to share their knowledge when returning to their department.