Firefighters Support Foundation
Initial Scene Size-Up
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Permission
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distribute this material so long as the
Firefighters Support Foundation is
credited as the source
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About FSF
The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501c3
non-profit organization whose primary
mission is to develop, produce and distribute
training programs to firefighters, EMTs, Search
& Rescue personnel, and Emergency
Management professionals. All of our
programs are distributed free of charge.
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Accompanying Video
This PowerPoint presentation accompanies the
video presentation of the same title.
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Presenter
Michael D. Finney is a 25-year veteran of the fire service, having served at all
ranks from Firefighter to Chief. He currently serves as the CEO for the
Open Fire Academy (www.openfireacademy.org) Mr. Finney serves as
faculty for American Military University, Grand Canyon University,
Fairleigh-Dickinson University, and Ivy Bridge College. He previously served
as the Director of Public Safety Services for Great Oaks Institute of
Technology and Career Development and the Fire Chief for the Village of
Glendale, Ohio. Michael is also an adjunct instructor with the National Fire
Academy for the "Fire Service Course Design" program. He has
authored/edited several books and magazines in leadership and training
for the fire service.
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What This Program Is
In this program we look at initial scene size up as
it relates to emergency response. We will
define initial scene size up and determine
when it should occur. In addition, we will
explain the components of a good size up and
explain the notification and communication
process.
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Objectives
Upon completion, you should be able to:
– Define Initial Scene Size Up
– Determine when a Initial Scene Size Up should
occur
– Explain the components of Initial Scene Size Up
– Explain the notification process.
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Why is it important?
Look at the
this fire from
this angle…
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Why is it important?
..and now
from this
angle
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Why is it important?
This looks like
a simple
single-story
home…
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Why is it important?
…but not from
the back.
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What is an Initial Scene Size Up?
A rapid mental evaluation of various factors
related to an emergency incident. This should
include ALL angles.
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What Does it Consist of?
An initial scene size up should include:
• Construction
• Occupancy
• Apparatus and Equipment
• Life Hazard
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Water Supply
Auxillary/Aids
Street Conditions
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Weather
Exposures
Area
Location/Extent
Time
Height
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Remember:
C-O-A-L
W-A-S
W-E-A-L-T-H
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Three Simple Basic Questions
• What do I have going on?
• How and where is it going?
• What do I need to control it?
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What’s in the initial transmission?
• IDENTIFY your unit arriving on scene
• DEFINE what you have (i.e., structure type,
situation, etc.)
• ESTABLISH command (use street name to
better identify)
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