This is to guide members on Sizing a scene for incoming units

• A brief description of the building
  • Construction Type (Woodframe, Brick & Mortar, Commercial, etc.)
  • Occupancy (house, apartment, strip mall, box store, high-rise, church, etc.)
  • Size (large, medium, small, or dimensions, i.e. 100'x150')
  • Height/Number of floors
• Incident Conditions
  • Nothing Showing
  • Smoke Showing (amount, location, color, pressure)
  • Fire Showing (amount and location)
  • Exposures
• Brief description of the action taken by officer and crew members
  • Select the option for Command (Offensive or Defensive)
  • Actions of Crew Members (See Example 1)
• Any Safety Hazards
• Identification and location of Incident Command
• Request required resources when necessary

Example 1

"Engine Eleven is on scene of a one-story, single-family structure. Flames are visible through the windows on the A side of the structure. The life safety status is unknown. Engine Eleven is deploying a hose line for an interior attack. The next engine on scene will be assigned water supply. Engine Eleven will be establishing 7th Street Incident Command.”

After initial size-up, perform 360 Assessment

• 360 Radio Report should include:
  • Report Findings
  • Search/Rescue Opportunities
  • Confirm Strategy (Offensive vs Defensive)
  • Credible information given by occupant or bystanders
  • Report on Exposures
  • Update on fire/smoke location and conditions
  • Flow Path (if determined)
  • Utilities secured during 360
  • Confirm assignments of deployed resources
  • Request additonal resources as needed
  • Any other pertinent information