This week the tactical problem puts a couple of members in a hazardous environment inside a place of assembly.

1.) How much time have you trained searching a complex environment with tables, chairs, tablecloths and other non symmetrical layouts?

2.) What is the likely square footage of this area? How long does it take two members to search an area like this on a standard air supply?

3.) What impact does the fuel and decorative materials have on expected operating time before a hostile fire event?

4.) Have you practiced stretching hose lines in this potentially entangling situation?

5.) Have you preplanned (tactically) these restaurants, barrooms, and banquet halls? (Use a rope to simulate hose line if you need to)

Pete Lamb
Copyright 2014

This week we are once again making you think and use your experience to help make decisions.

1.) Trailer fires burn quick. Based upon what you are seeing here, what stage is this fire? Is it survivable for victims and can you make a grab in time?

2.) Is this an occupant or a neighbor? Why did you come to that conclusion and what difference does it make to you and your information gathering?

3.) How do you divide your initial first 4 personnel on scene? Who does what?

4.) After life safety has been taken care of what other issues should you be considering?

5.) What impact does the construction of a trailer have on your “window of opportunity” for action?

Pete Lamb
Copyright 2014

This week we. Look at a very significant incident which could challenge a small department or a new incident commander.

1.) Give a sample CAN arrival report for this incident.

2.) How will you deploy the resources of the first due apparatus regardless if it is an engine or ladder?

3.) How long will it take you to reach either of the upstairs rooms? How much hose will you need?

4.) in your opinion how advanced is this fire?

5.) Which victim should be rescued first and why? Is it likely these are the only two victims?

Pete Lamb
Copyright 2014