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FIRE GROUND OPERATIONS – Size-Up (12 HOURS) TC/RC/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: Basic Firefighting Skills CLASS LIMIT: 40 students

TUITION PER STUDENT: $50 In-State Fire Companies; $100 Out-of-State Fire Companies

FIRE GROUND OPERATIONS – Tactical (12 HOURS) TC

PURPOSE: The Fire Ground Operations - Tactical
course is designed to provide the knowledge and skill
required for Officers in Charge on apparatus
placement and crew assignments 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 reviewing proper

incident size-up, placement of resources, strategic
objectives, utilization of Brief Initial Reports, and
assigning of tasks. Also included is the Officer’s

responsibility for scene safety and the use of a Rapid

Intervention Team. Students will spend part of the day

performing crew leader evolutions. Day two consists

of drill ground evolutions. Each student will
“command” incidents requiring size-up, apparatus

placement and assignments.

AUDIENCE: Persons who serve as the Crew Leader on apparatus CLASS LIMIT: 40 students

PREREQUISITES: Crew Leader EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Full PPE refer to Page 11

TUITION PER STUDENT: $100 In-State Fire Companies; $200 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: Basic Firefighting Skills CLASS LIMIT: 40 students

TUITION PER STUDENT: $50 In-State Fire Companies; $100 Out-of-State Fire Companies

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