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FIRE GROUND OPERATIONS – Size-Up (12 HOURS) IS

PURPOSE: The Fire Ground Operations – Size-up course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required
for Officers in Charge during the initial employment of resources at an emergency incident. The student will spend
the majority of the class performing size-up and deployment tactics.
CONTENT: Day one consists of obtaining basic information, proper incident size-up, placement of resources,
strategic objectives, utilization of Brief Initial Reports, assigning of tasks, along with the requesting of additional
resources and the Transfer of Command. Also included is the Officer’s responsibility for scene safety and the use of
a Rapid Intervention Team. Day two consists of table-top evolutions. Each student will “command” incidents
requiring size up, apparatus placement and assignments.
AUDIENCE: This course is designed for line officers and firefighters who will be making size-up decisions.
PREREQUISITES: 16 years of age, Pro-Board Firefighter I or the State of Delaware Equivalent
CLASS LIMIT: 40 students
TUITION PER STUDENT: $50 In-State Fire Companies; $100 Out-of-State Fire Companies

FIRE GROUND OPERATIONS – High Rise (12 HOURS) IS

PURPOSE: The Fire Ground Operations – High Rise course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills
required for Officers in Charge when responding to a high-rise emergency. Fires in High Rise buildings have the
potential to be one of the most challenging incidents we respond to.
CONTENT: Day one consists of discussing High Rise Considerations, Tactical Considerations, Lobby Control,
Staging, Ventilation, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems and Incident Command systems.
Day two will consist of tabletop exercises to practice the skills learned.
AUDIENCE: Persons who serve as an Officer at a high-rise incident.
PREREQUISITES: 16 year of age, Pro-Board Firefighter I or the State of Delaware Equivalent
CLASS LIMIT: 40 students
TUITION PER STUDENT: $50 In-State Fire Companies; $100 Out-of-State Fire Companies

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