MODULE 1:INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVES

Explain the purpose and use of the Communication Model and the Quick Access Prefire Plan in tactical operations at fire incidents

Define the relationship between incident priorities, strategy, tactics, and implementation in the command sequence.

Module 1

Overview

Communication Review of Quick Access Prefire Plan (QAP)

Review of the Command Sequence

Risk/Benefit Evaluation

OBJECTIVES

Select the appropriate strategic mode, based upon consideration of risk/benefit and available resources.

Describe the six steps required to implement the Tactical Action Model

Module 1

Overview

Strategic Mode

Tactical Action Model

List the factors on which apparatus placement is based.

Apparatus Placement

Introduction

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MCTO: Preparation

Module 1: Roles and Responsibilities

Module 2: Readiness

Module 3: Communication

Module 4: Building Construction and

Fire Behavior Factors

Module 5: Preincident Preparation

MCTO: Decisionmaking

Module 1: The Command Sequence

Module 2: Sizeup

Module 3: Developing and Action Plan

Module 4: Implementing the Action

Plan

Module 5: Introduction to the Incident

Command System

MCTO: Tactics

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Ventilation and Rescue

Module 3: Fire Confinement and Extinguishment

Module 4: Water Supply and Exposure

Protection

Module 5: Salvage, Overhaul, and Support

Activities

Module 6: Private Dwelling Simulations

Course Goal

MCTO: Tactics is designed to develop the management skills needed by Company Officers to accomplish assigend tactics at structure fires.

Target Audience

• Company Officers– Specifically for newly appointed officers– Review for experienced officers

• Firefighters who may have acting Company Officer responsibilities

Activities and Scenarios

All activities and scenarios used in this course are based on structure fires in buildings of three stories or less

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COMMUNICATION

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QUICK ACCESSPREFIRE PLAN

(QAP)

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THE COMMANDSEQUENCE

Command Sequence--Incident Priorities

• Life safety

• Incident stabilization

• Property conservation

Command Sequence--Incident Priorities (cont’d)

• Define the mission of the fire department

• Basis of command sequence

Command Sequence

A three-phase decisionmaking process used to determine how incident priorities are achieved.

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RISK/BENEFITEVALUATION

Risk/Benefit Evaluation

• IC must determine if risks taken are worth the benefits gained

• COs must also make risk/benefit judgments

• COs must be sensitive to and communicate changing conditions to those potentially affected

STRATEGIC MODE

Strategic Mode

Choice based on:

• Risk/Benefit evaluation

• Assessment of required and available resources

Strategic Modes

• Offensive

• Defensive

• Transitional

Tactical ActionModel

Tactical Action Model

• Six-step process

• CO receives and implements a tactical or task order

Receive a Tactical or Task Order--(Step 1)

• Assignment of tactic

or

• Assignment of tasks

Conduct a Tactical Sizeup--(Step 2)

• Assign resources based on key tactical decisions and on available resources

• Sizeup provides information to make tactical decisions

• Sizeup affects tactical assignment

• Identify tactical problems

• Prioritize tactical problems

• Evaluate resources

Assign Tasks--(Step 3)

• The CO assigns tasks to firefighters

• Firefighters operate within plan established by CO

• Standard tactical evolutions simplify task assignments

• Communications must be clear and specific

Take Action--(Step 4)

• Complete the tactical assignment

• Maintain crew integrity

• Communicate to coordinate

Evaluate Tactical Operations--(Step 5)

• Is it working?

• Do I need more resources

• Can I release any resources

• Is there any hazard that prevents completion of my assignment?

Report to Supervisor--(Step 6)

• When tactical assignment cannot be completed

• When assignment is completed

• When additional resources are needed to complete assignment

Report to Supervisor(cont’d)

• When resources can be released

• When emergency or hazardous condition exists that affects tactical assignment

• On a periodic basis

Tactical Action Model Summary

Step 1: Receive tactical or task order

Step 2: Conduct a tactical sizeup

Step 3: Assign tasks

Step 4: Take action to complete tactical assignment

Step 5: Evaluate effectiveness of tactical operations

Step 6: Report to supervisor on effectiveness of tactical operations

APPARATUS PLACEMENT

Apparatus Placement

Based on five factors:

• Strategic mode

• SOPs for first-arriving companies

• Prearranged staging procedures

• Direct order from IC

• Decision made by CO upon arrival

Placement Considerations

• General considerations

• Critical operations factors

• General rules

• Tactical assignments that dictate placement

Summary

• Communication

• Review of Quick Access Prefire Plan (QAP)

• Review of command sequence

• Risk/Benefit evaluation

Summary (cont’d)

• Strategic mode

• Tactical Action Model

• Apparatus placement