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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