Command manual
The Metro Way (Mission Driven Values)
#1 Service delivery High Trust State Strong Communications Adaptable Individual Initiative Continues Improvement
Control objectives should be communicated in order of priority and follow the _____ prinicple
(SMART) Specific Measurable Action-Oriented: objective containing action-verb Realistic-attainable with present resources Time Sensitive-
Examples of incidents that may require division/groups .....
1. Advanced apartment and commercial fires 2. Large wildland urban interface fires 3. Large scale hazmat incidents
What happens to the crew when their officer is made a Division supervisor
1. Assist at ICP 2. attached to another crew for accountability! 3. use them to collect incident information
The 7 critical Fire Ground Factors
1. Building 2. Fire 3. Occupancy, 4. Life Hazard, 5. Arrangements, 6. Resources 7. Special circumstances
5 steps in descending order of controling hazards. Reliance on subordinate controls indicate that higher levels of control have failed to keep members safe
1. Elimination 2. Substitution 3. Engineering Controls 4. Administrative controls 5. Personal Protective Equipment
6 Steps to perform Risk Assessment
1. Evaluate the situation, tasks, and persons at risk 2. Select tactics to reduce risk 3. Assess the chosen Tactics and residual risk 4. Introduce additional controls to mitigate resid-risk 5. Re-assess tactics and effectiveness of control measure 6. Calculate the Risk
8 Command Philosophy Functions (GDP- DEEER)
1. Gain situational awareness - size up 2. Determine Incident Complexity 3. Perform Risk Assessment 4. Define Decision Points 5. Establish Management and Control Objectives 6. Ensure Appropriate Resources Are Requested to meet Objectives 7. Ensure appropriate resources are assigned appropriate tactics 8. Re-evaluate
Fill in the blank The Incident Support Team assembles and operates at the ICP, as quickly as possible and is made up of (5) five standard positions _______ ,______ , _______, _______, __________.
1. Incident Commander (IC)- Shift Commander 2. Operations section Chief (OSC)-1st BC in command 3. Safety Officer (SOF)_BC from following alarm 4. Support Officer (SUP)-Special Ops Chief 5. Public Information Officer (PIO)-- On duty PIO
What are the 5 Factors Identified by NIOSH that that are common in incidents with LODD
1. Lack or Risk Assessment (IC no 360, burn time clock, construction knowledge, no rescue profile/ survival probability of fires area ) 2. Lack of Communications (excessive and poor discipline, no strategy/priority announced) 3. Lack of Accountability ( self assign, lost span of control, lack of discipline to initiate tactical action) 4. Lack of Incident Command (poor size up, non organized FA, failure to redirect self assigned, unaware of changing conditions, loss of span of control) 5. Failure to Follow SROGs/SOPs (Self assigned, uncoordinated FA/vent, residential tactic on commer fires)
Incident Priorities
1. Life safety 2. incident stabilization, 3. property conservation 4. environmental protection 5. customer stabilization
2nd Engine INCIDENT COMMAND REPORT (7 steps) Page 47...CM
1. Unit who is establishing command 2. incident Name and location of CP 3. Confirmation of building/area description and obvious problem 4. Incident priority (life, incident stabilization/ property conservation/ environmental protection) 5. Strategy 6. Actions taken (as needed) 7. Initial objectives (rescue of victims, contain/extinguish fire to room of origin 8. Any immediate safety concerns or resource issues (as needed)
What are the 4 points of Proper Risk Refusal checklist
1. Violation of safe work practices 2. Environmental conditions make the work unsafe 3. Lack of qualifications or experience 4. Defective equipment is used
3 Rules of engagement
1. We Risk a lot for Savable lives. 2. We Risk our lives a little for Savable property 3. We Dont Risk our lives for already lost lives/buildings
Strategic complexities, that we must consider
1. political 2. social 3. economic 4. security 5. infrastructure, 6. information aspects (media)
_____ ______ _____ ______ ensure constant Incident Alignment with real time conditions, also support an offensive posture, through heightened situational awareness, tactical agility and decisive communications and directions.
10 Standard Fire Orders
IC should utilize timers or request a _____-_________ ________ _________ to maintain awareness of elapsed time, fire progression and assessment of the incident
10-minute incident clock
Fill in the blank cases where _____ or more companies are assigned to work together in the same operational area, the ___________ value of the officer may be greater than their tactical value in complex incidents, and the use of sthis officer as a _____ _______ shoub be considered.
3 or more Strategic (division/group supervisor) Division Supervisor
The accuracy of IAR is facilitated by obtaining a ____ of the incident as soon as possible
360
Define Risk
A Measure of the probability and severity of adverse effects that result from exposure to a hazard
what are the 7 Critical Fire Ground Factors
Building Fire Life hazard Occupancy Arrangement Resources Special circumstances
As the incident command structure is expanded, the ability to obtain more frequent and accurate ____ report allows the IC to confirm and evaluate conditions and ______ incident _______and tactics as necessary.
CAN incident objectives
Identify the consequence of the hazard
Catastrofic: death, multiple injuries severe operational inability. Major: LOC, Time of work due to injury, equipment loss Moderate: First aid injury and follow op, damage equipment. Minor: first aid on scene only, minor equipment damage
The _____ ______ incorporates 10 Standard Fire orders into the risk managements plan, as well as in the identification of Decision Points and Control Objectives
Command Philosophy
_______________Is the process of establishing and organizing effective incident assignments information gathering and tactical feedback
Communications
Two Out should be staffed by an engine with a _____ ______ to provide adequate supervision and situational awareness when deploying due to the occurrence of high risk situations.
Company Officer
__________ __________ are the specific goals that must be met to reach the management objectives.
Control objectives
Fire attack and rescue operations can be positively affected by appropriate and _________ ______ _________ when water is applied to the fire.
Coordinated vertical vent
Company officers must be ____________, yet __________ and __________, in order to effect appropriate tactical decisions, with the expectation that they will inform their leadership of necessary deviations from the initial plan, results and their respective support needs.
Decisive Disciplined Discerning
Levels of engagement can be Defined by D.R.A.W-D
Defend; Reinforce Advance Withdraw Delay
in a ______ strategy, operations are conducted at a safe distance from a structure (outside the collapse zone) and may focus on containing the fire instead of extinguishing it
Defensive
As complexity increases, or expands the IC can assign Company/Chief officers to __________ as needed
Divisions
Fill in the blank Our command __________places a high value on the ______ of civilians threatened by fire, and the importance of an _____ _____ to support ______ ______ operations for a Life Priority
Doctrine lives offensive attack fast search
_________ ___________ _______________ changing environments and circumstances, in which all members are expected to rapidly and effectively identify hazards, assess risks, and decide on appropriate action or control measures
Dynamic Risk Assessment
The _____ arriving CO is responsible for rapidly identifying the _______ of the incident, most importantly if any ______ are ________
FIRST Priorities Lives Threatened
When search is identified as the highest tactical priority, along with ______ _______ , a life priority with an offensive strategy should be clearly _____________ by the IC, with appropriate supporting tactics assigned
Fast water announced
In the commercial fire setting it is critical to recognize that often times is the _________ that present the most life risk.
Firefighters
The ______ company officer to establish _______ creates the foundation that sets the stage for operational success.
First command
Our Vision
Forged from a long line of tradition, we are Metro Fire- working together to serve our community with honor integrity and selfless devotion to duty
Define safety
Freedom from risk that is avoidable
Two-Out should be staffed as soon as possible and remain in place until "Incident is under control and the _____ is eliminated"
IDLH
Define IST
Incident Support Team : assists the IC with managing assisting and cooperation agencies, SRFECC communications, political stakeholders and monitoring the safety of tactical operations.
Fill in the blank __________ also provides the resources and strategic support to develop an IAP, when it is recognized the incident will continue for an extended period of time.
Incident Support Team (IST)
The _____ ______ must make a determination that an offensive strategy can be conducted without exceeding a reasonable degree of risk to firefighters and must be prepared to ______ to defensive strategy if the risk evaluation _________ during the operation
Incident commander transition changes
Define; Harm
Injury or damage to the health, damage of property or environment
Core Values
Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork, Service before self.
FAST SEARCH When the Command Philosophy identifies that we are in a _____ ______, we develop an IAP that prioritizes a fast attack and simultaneous _____ ____ .
Life Priority Fast search
The objective of the secondary attack line is to assist with _______, ________, and extinguishing the fire as needed or it can be utilized like a sunsequint hoseline.
Locating confining
Define LCES
Lookouts Communications Escape Routes Safety Zones
What addresses the risks to firefighter safety; political, social, fiscal, and environmental values?
Management objectives
Fill in the blank The IC must correctly _______ divisions and groups, and provide them with relevant ________ and _________ .
Name boundaries and Objectives
An ________ strategy normally includes operations that take the attack to the fire, aimed at extinguishing he fire and preventing extension
Offensive
What is the most effective strategy to accomplish a quick search for savable lives?
Offensive
All ___________ strategy IAPs should be supported by an uninterrupted, _________ ________, adequate and coordinated ventilation, lighting and utility control, accountability of resources and then _____ _____ and RIC as soon as resources become available and the _________ _________ has been addressed,
Offensive Water Supply Two Out Life Priority
Define PACE
Primary Alternate Contingency Emergency
Contingency Planning defined by P.A.C.E
Primary Alternative Contingency Emergency
However, as soon as resources are available to complete an effective ______ ________, the IC should assign "Two Out" in order to protect members from rapid fire progression and ensure their egress routes do not become compromised.
Primary Search
Incident Alignment For Structure Fires
Priority: Life, Incident stab, Environment/Property Strategy: Offensive, Defensive, Combination Tactics: Fire Attack, Ventilation, Rescue Tasks: pull hose, VEIS, Egress, throw Ladders (All Levels Must Be Aligned)
Define Risk Evaluation
Procedure based on the risk analysis to determine whether tolerable risk has been exceeded.
_______ water also provides a better opportunity to perform a _____ ______
Quick Quick search
Metro Fire has provided every Truck, Rescue, Hazmat, and ___ engine companies, with full RIC company inventory to ensure that multiple compliments are in the hand of members at fires
RIC
We require members assigned to ___ to be proactive and demonstrate initiative by using good judgement to soften the structure as the results of their size-up.
RIC
As soon as possible, the ___ officer should complete their own ___ focused ___ to formulate a RIC plan that addresses possible contingencies based on the specific building, collapse profile, and observed fire behavior.
RIC RIC 360
Service Before Self
Recognizing and placing the needs of others before our own.
Define Residual Risk
Remaining risk after mitigation was implemented
Truck companies will put emphasis on 1. _____ _______ trapped by fire, 2. limiting ______ extension and 3. _________ contents, overhauling the fire area and searching for hidden fires.
Rescuing occupants horizontal salvaging
what is SRFECC
Sacramento Regional Fire Emergency Command Center
What are the Incident Command Post considerations
Safe location Good Comms with tactical resources Room to assemble consistent with forecasted progression Provides goo incident perspective and visibility
Truck Companies will simultaneously will initiate ________ operations and __________ as dictated by the incident and in ________ with the IAP.
Search Ventilation alignment
TCR (Transfer of command Report should include
Situation and actions taken Objectives and organization Coms plan Resource status (assigned, responding, on order and needed) Priorities Concerns and hazards Complexity
___________ is defined as, The general plan or directions selected to accomplish incident objectives.
Strategy
_______ ________ are prioritized work assignments given to single resources, units, companies, strike teams, task forces, or divisions/groups to address one or more of an incidents control objectives
Tactical objectives
Define Risk management
The Process of planning, organizing, directing and controlling resources and activities in order to minimize detrimental effects to our organization and our members.
Command Culture
The collective values standards, practices, and beliefs that govern how Incident Command is established and implemented.
Define Risk identification
The process of recognizing and describing the risks that may prevent an organization from achieving its objectives.
Our Mission
To provide professional and compassionate protection, education and service to our community
Like "___ ____" _____ may not be immediately staffed when the incident priority is identified, however, as soon as resources become available, and/or when the incident priority transitions to an incident stabilization or property conservation priority, the IC should consider assigning RIC
Two Out RIC
Operating indepent from "____ _____", the _____focuses on enhancing the safety of members b rescuing injured, lost, or trapped firefighters when a "_________ " is declared
Two Out RIC Mayday
The International Association of FIre Chiefs (IAFC) classifies the occupancy status of buildings as Occupied, _________ evacuated, vacant or ___________, and describes the current use, condition, and inherent value.
Unoccupied Abandont
Teamwork
a Partnership of coordinated effort based on trust empowerment, support and communication
proffesionalism
a personal commitment to exceed expectations of our profession in our attitude, ability and appearance
Ventilation performed in ________ of interior hoseline positioning or readiness can cause a rapid fire ________ and increased risk to occupants and firefighters
advance progression
If we vertically ventilate, we must be actively _____ ______ to the fire until complete ________ is verified
applying water extinguishment
The Primary objective for the first hosline is to be placed _________ _____ and those potentially threatened with the Second objective of __________
between fire extinquishment
The Greatest value of the 1st arriving officer provides a _____ and ____ ____ _____ _____ that accurately communicates the finding of the size-up
clear and concise Initial Arrival Report (IAR)
The foundation for effective __________ is established by the IAR usually provided by the first officer
communication
A progressive fire attack will be supported by assigning ________ _________ objectives that are provided with supporting resources in a timely manner
effective tactical
Fill in the blank IC should create both geographic and _________ assignments based on how the incident area is laid out and likely progression.
functional division/groups
Control objectives
identify "The Box" Commonly as east/west/north/south Keep fire in room/unit/floor/or building of origin Triage, treat, transport all patients Ensure evacuations are completed downwind one mile
Two Out is __________ from RIC, however the company assigned to Two Out may ________ RIC if needed
independent Assist
Our doctrine provides that when the size-up identifies a LIFE Priority with high probability of trapped occupants requiring rescue, the greatest value our members can provide to victims and themselfs is to _____ ______ ______ to immediately stop the growth and spread of the fire.
initiate fire attack
Situational awareness cycle
life hazards, location and extent of fire, construction, water supply, weather wind, resources needed for objectives, location of resources under your command.
Define Discerning
mentally quick and observant; having insight
Fill in the blank To support the commitment to those threatened by fire the Command Philosophy provides the foundation for the ability to 1. assess the hazards presented by ________ ______ _______ 2. proactively and ________ reduce risk to an acceptable level, 3. maintain a _____ , effective, and _______ offensive posture whenever reasonable.
modern fire dynamics aggressively safe, efficient
Subsequent hoselines are positions based on ______ and _______ to protect the interior stairways, egress, exposure, fulfill ____ _____ requirements, or address areas of _______.
need and risk Two out extention
As part of he re-evaluation function, the Incident Commander should continuously validate completeness of the Command Philosophy Functions in _______ and repeat
order
When Life Priority is announced in a burning building, CCR title 8 Sections 5144(g)(4) states that "nothing is meant to ________ Firefighters from performing emergency rescue activities before an entire ream (______ ____) has assembled."
preclude Two-Out
FAST WATER If the stream can be _____ _______ with rapid results observed, this can provide significant positive impact and increase the probability of survivability of trapped occupants and also assist members searching opposite the hoseline and or employing _____ ___ ____ ____ tactics.
quickly applied VEIS
Define; Acceptable Risk
risk that is tolerable in a given situation based on current values of society and our organization
Define Hazard
source of harm
For Incidents moving beyond the initial attack phase, It is imperative that the IC ensures that the fire attack plan is _______
sustained
Define Risk analysis
systemic process of using available information to identify hazards and estimate the risk
Command principles
to effectively, efficiently and safely resolve incidents that threaten lives, property and environment
Metro Fire Command dictates that during the arrival of the first alarm resources, the Priority for companies is to quickly place _________ on the fire to allow for ____________ tactics in alignment with the Risk Management process
water lifesaving
Initial size-up must identify the _____, _______, ________
what, where, when
integrity
with honesty as our foundation we will strive to always do what is right.
