BFS 4631

Description

Provides a management-oriented focus that progresses from pre-incident preparation to systematically managing an incident. Applies the concepts involved in the development and deployment of an on-scene strategic or tactical plan.

Objectives

1. Design, test, and implement a pre-incident fire flow plan with a review of the affected facility personnel.
2. Discuss the duties and responsibilities of command personnel and describe the four characteristics of command presence.
3. Discuss command and control as it relates to an emergency scene incident management system, and identify the positions of command found in the incident management system.
4. Contrast cue-based and classical decision making models.
5. Identify and discuss engine company duties, hose line placement considerations, and truck company duties.
6. Identify and discuss the five basic types of building construction according to the National Fire Protection Association categories.
7. Identify and describe building collapse indicators, and develop a plan to ensure the safe removal of any victims.
8. Discuss how to recognize the 13 points of size-up that pertain to special situations and occupancies, and discuss strategic considerations for these special occupancies.
9. Present a comprehensive assessment of a suspected hazardous materials or terrorism incident, and discuss the differences between evacuation and protecting in place.
10. Discuss the need for incident scene review and identify the signs and symptoms of incident related stress.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu