This 6-hour lecture program will cover fire ground size-up and what to look for based on the resources assigned to the alarm. Understanding time delayed tactics, Chief Isakson will show how you can make the most of the first arriving companies before all hands arrive. It is critical to be realistic with what your assigned resources can and cannot do based on each company’s actual capabilities based on apparatus, training, and experience – a three person ladder with a step up officer, new driver, and rookie assigned cannot do what a four person, seasoned crew can do. It is important that the fire ground commander use the size-up and understanding of time delayed tactics to properly assign crews to get the most out of your bench to mitigate the incident.

Topics Covered:

• Fire Ground Command Psychology
• Command Presence “How to Build It”
• Time Compressed Decision Making
• Understanding Tactical Ability
• Size Up Based on Capabilities of the Box
• Strategic vs. Tactical Command
• Critical Incident Factors & Fire Ground Risk Management
• 1st Alarm Command and Residential Fires
• Making Sure the Bread and Butter is Standardized
• Residential Mindset for Residential Fires
• Residential LODD
• “Command Safety for Aggressiveness on the Fire Ground”
• Depth on the Bench
• Radios, Rosters, Riding Assignments and RIT