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West Thurston Fire
IMS/ Accountability
Objectives
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Review and Practice the Incident Command System
(ICS/IMS).
Understand the accountability management process
designed to control and direct all resources that are
committed to the incident.
Understand Roles, Responsibility & Expectations
Review Policy
Discuss Fireground Strategy & Tactics
Review Fire Conditions
Ask Questions now
There was No Life Hazard…. Until
the Fire Department Arrived
Firefighter Expectations
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IF YOU ARE CAUGHT FREELANCING YOU
WILL BE PLACED ON PROBATION UNTIL
YOU CAN BE RETRAINED.
DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD
TO DO SO.
TAKE ORDERS FROM ONLY ONE LEADER
IF SAFETY or IC tell you to ABANDON the
Structure, should you?
All Firefighter(s)/Companies will arrive
at Temporary Staging Combat Ready
Passport with all Company
members and matching
helmet shields.
 Full PPE
NO EXCEPTIONS
 SCBA in Standby Mode
 Hand tools Axe, Hallogan,
Pike pole, Saw.
 You should’nt have an open
hand.
 All other requested tools/
equipment.
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Elements of a Team/ Company
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How many firefighters minimum required to be
a Team/ Co.
Maintain- Visual, Audible, Physical Means,
Safety Guide Rope
Sight, Sound, Touch
Passport/ Helmet shields
Common Definitions
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Strategic mode: Transitional, Offensive, Defensive
Initiate (has), Establish, Assume, Terminate Command
Fire Attack, Standby Team, Back-up Team, Ventilation, Search Team,
Rescue Team.
Temporary Staging: Is a Firefighter Ready area, and area for SCBA/air,
hose, tools & equipment, rehab, gross decontamination located at
command post.
Incident Time Line: Dispatch maintains an incident time line in 10 minute
increments starting with the initial time of call and reports each increment
back to the IC.
Base: Is a parking lot for Apparatus generally on Large scale incidents
Rehab:is a location established for firefighter to Rest,re-hydrate, and
obtain medical evaluation.
Common Instructions/Orders?
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If Command arrives first, then the first arriving Engine
proceed to the scene.
If you are Offensive how many Engines do you need?
“E1-1 from Command” Park your Apparatus away from
the scene (1-2 blocks) and standby.
“E1-1 from Command” Park you Apparatus and report
to (bring manpower forward to) Temporary Staging.
Avoid “Command from E1-1” approaching where would
you like me.
If you receive no orders what do you do?
Passport Accountability System
E1-1
E1-1
OFFICER
E. Smith
FIREFIGHTER
M. Bennett
FIREFIGHTER
A. Stallard
OPERATOR
RIDGEWAY
Passport TM
RADIO DESIGNATOR
Passport TM
E1-1 OFFICER
Firefighters
E1-1 OPERATOR or
APPARATUS
Passport- Up at the Beginning of
each Shift and Remove at End
Primary w/ Company
E1-1
E1-1
Backup in Apparatus
E1-1
OFFICER
BETTS
OFFICER
FIREFIGHTER
BENNETT
FIREFIGHTER
FIREFIGHTER
R. SMITH
FIREFIGHTER
FIREFIGHTER
DEVERT
OPERATOR
FIREFIGHTER
OPERATOR
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2
3
4
5
6
Reserve (Station)
Passport TM
Passport TM
Note: Maximum of 6 tags per Passport
Passport TM
Piggybacking and Makeup
(phantom)Teams
E1-2
BENNETT
POV Personnel
TEAM A
RIDGEWAY
STALLARD
R.STONE
SPRINT14
BARROWS
WILBURN
BARROWS
BURNS
Passport TM
Passport TM
Passport TM
Helmet Shields
White =
Company/Team
Officer
Orange = Firefighter
IMS Roles and Responsibilities
Incident
Commander
Strategy
Resources
Risk Management
Accountability
Risk Management
Safety
Division Supervisor
(Geographical)
Tactics
Accountability
Risk Management
Safety
Company Officer
(Team Leader)
*One per team
Task
Implementation
Accountability
Risk Management
Safety
WHO am I…….
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Officer X has been assigned Division “A” and
given an interior assignment as back-up.
He/she was given helmet shields and Passport
that say Team “A” however he arrived on E1-1.
What is his/her Radio Designator?
Who does he/she report changing fire
conditions to?
Role/ Responsibility
Strategy/ Tactics/ Tasks
Incident Commander
Strategy/ G&O
Resources
Risk Assessment
Accountability
Safety
Size-up
360
Conditions/ Location
/Time
Establishes/ Assumes
Command
Offensive fire
attack
From side C
“Offensive from
side C charlie”
Division/ Group
Supervisor
Tactics/ G&O
Risk Management
Accountability
Safety
Size-up
Conditions/ Location/
Time
Status
Apposing hose lines
E1-1
Extend 2-21/2”
Lines through the
rear loading doors
Company Officer
Task Implementation
Risk Management
Accountability
Safety
Size-up
Conditions/Location/
Time
Locate seat of fire
attack
Extends 2- 200’
21/2” lines, orders
company to take
forcible entry
tool/saw
Safety Officers Role
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The Role and responsibility of the Incident Safety
Officer (ISO) or “Safety” is on-scene firefighter safety.
(not commanding tactics)
ISO has ultimate authority for FF Safety and can stop
unsafe acts, call for abandonment, withdraw. (must
notify IC)
The ISO has ultimate authority when it comes to FF
Safety.
Can ISO enter an IDLH environment?
Can you establish more than one ISO?
The Five Tactical Priorities
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Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation/ Salvage
Environmental Considerations
Personnel Safety, Welfare, and Accountability
Divisions and Groups
Division
PPE, Radio,
Vest,Status Board,
Passports, Name
Tags
Geographical: side of a building, floor of a
high-rise, large area such as brush fire.
Group
PPE, Radio,
Vest,Status Board,
Passports, Name
Tags
Assigned by Function: Search,
Ventilation,Salvage, Overhaul, Extrication
Groups and Divisions are NEVER assigned one under the other they are both assigned Supervisors and
are on the same level in the command structure.
Identifying Divisions around
buildings
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Procedure: Side A,B,C,D (Alpha, Bravo,
Charlie, Delta)
A side is Address, Front or Main entrance
Sides identified clockwise
Can a Division Supervisor be assigned the
responsibility of more than just the front side?
Can IC designate Side E,F,G?
How do we describe Divisions
around buildings?
Side C
(Charlie)
Side B
(Bravo)
Side D
(Delta)
Side A (Alpha)
View 4 Sides…. Consider 7 areas
Lucky Number 7
4+3=7
Four sides PLUS three that KILL
The Three That Kill
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Structure Fire Above
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Hostile Smoke/Fire Event
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Failure to recognize and factor danger of working
below a structure fire.
Failure to recognize and factor danger of
deteriorating or escalating fire conditions.
Structure fire Below
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Failure to recognize and factor danger of working
above a fire (contents or structure).
Odd shapes, Multiple Floors
Sub-floors/Basement
Roof Division
C
Division 3
D
Division 2
B
Division 1
E
Ground Level
Division 0-1
A
Division 0-2
Division Supervisors:
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Where are Division Supervisors generally
located?
Full PPE, Radio, Vest, Status Board
Do Division Supervisors enter an IDLH
environment?
SIZE UP (Four Box Progression)
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BOX 1- ARRIVAL REPORT
BOX 2- BIG SIX SIZE-UP
BOX 3- SIZE UP REPORT
BOX 4- COMMAND POST
Size-Up (Four Box Progression)
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BOX 1 ARRIVAL REPORT
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SITUATION SNAPSHOT\
DECLARE SIDE A
WATER SUPPLY
INITIATE COMMAND
INVESTIGATION MODE
“Engine 1-2 arrived,
HOUSE FIRE;
Side A is Street side;
First Tender Water
supply; E1-2 HAS
Command;
Investigating.”
BOX 2- BIG SIX SIZE-UP
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Get Team Going
Value/Time/Size
F-S-VO-PO-E-A
Identify Hazards
Draft Initial Plan
Pre-Connect Side A
Walk Around
1. Fire
2. Smoke
3. Verified Occupants
4. Potential Occupants
5. Exposures
6. Access
Power Lines
BOX 3 SIZE UP REPORT
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Occupancy Snapshot
Big Six Report
Call the Play (TRPOD)
Summon Resources
Team Leader or CP
Large two story wood framed
house, smoke venting from
side A on Floor 2; fire and
smoke venting from side C on
floor 2; floor 1 clear;
Occupants out; No
Exposures; Access from Side
A
Big SIX Report
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F- Fire
S- Smoke
VO- Verified Occupants
PO- Potential Occupants
E- Exposures
A- Access
Call The Play (Operational Mode)
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TRIPOD
T- Transitional
R- Rescue
I- Investigating
P- Preparing
O- Offensive
D- Defensive
“ E1-2 will be transitional from
side A on floor 2.”
“R1-2 will be in Rescue Mode
from side A on Floor 1.”
“E1-1 Investigate side C and
report”
“E1-3 Prepare for Offensive
from Side A on Floor 2.”
“E1-4 Defensive”
Summon Resources
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“Engine 1-3 lay driveway supply”
“All other apparatus Base on Sargent Road 1
block north of scene.”
“All personnel report to Temporary Staging at
the command post.”
BOX 4- Command Post
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Establish Command
Capture Resources
Provide Support
Coordinate Objectives
Manage Span of Control
Command Modes
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“HAS COMMAND”
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Informal and Mobile
Retain your designator (E1-2)
“Establish Command”
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Manage from command post
Name and locate command post
Command Modes
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“Assume Command”
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Transfer of formal command
Perhaps relocate command post
“Terminate Command”
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Command post not necessary
Demobilize
Size-up, Conditions, Strategic Mode
Size-up, Conditions, Strategic Mode
Size-up, Conditions, Strategic Mode
Size-up, Conditions, Strategic Mode
Size-up, Conditions, Strategic Mode
Scene setup
Command Post
Flank of Fire
Stay on the windward side
Corner of Structure
Away from hose &
apparatus evolutions
 Temporary Staging
Located at or near CP until
formal staging is
established.
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Can you designate more
than one staging area?
If so do you need a
staging area manager
for each?
Scene Set-up/ Flow of Personnel
Base
CP
Temp Staging
Air
Tools
Rehab
Fireground Progression
First Company Arrival
Fire
Attack
NO
IDLH
Atmosphere
NO KNOWN RESCUE
ENTRY !
Pump
Operator
Wearing
SCBA & Radio
Fireground Progression
If Command Officer Arrives Second
Fire
Attack
IDLH
Atmosphere
Command
Officer &
Pump
Operator
Wearing
SCBA
Fireground Progression
Second Company Arrival
Fire
Attack
IDLH
Atmosphere
Standby
Team
Fireground Progression
Third Company Arrival
IDLH
Atmosphere
Fire
Attack
Back-up
Team
RIT
Team
A Structure on FIRE….
is a Structure under
active DEMOLISHION
Fight Fire Safely & Aggressively
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Know Your Limitations
If you don’t feel
comfortable with a task
SAY SO.
Fight Fire SAFELY&
AGGRESSIVELY
Trust Your GUT
Everyone on the
Scene/Fireground is
responsible for SAFETY
But No Stupidity
“Black Fire Conditions”
Avoid Confusion, Understand
Limitations, Be Alert for Failure
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The IC must leave the tactical and task assignments to
Division Supervisors and Company Officers. If IC gets
involved after establishing Strategy/Tactical Goals and
Objectives with Division Supervisors. The entire
incident scene runs the risk of total confusion.
If you question the capabilities of a Company STOPmatch task to Companies capabilities.
If you don’t understand orders ask questions until it’s
clear.
If you don’t understand strategy, tactic, or task ask
questions until you do (face-to-face)
Communication: Exchange of
personnel/Relief Teams.
Relief Team/Company:A Company
assigned to relieve an operational
Company.
Example:
“93rd Command from Division A (Adam)”
“Division A from Command Go ahead”
“Division A Requesting a relief Team of
four (4) for Back-up to relieve E11-1”.
“Command copy Relief Team of 4, I’ll be
sending “Team 1113”.
“Division A copy sending Team 1113.”
Command from Division A, Command go
ahead Division A. Team 1113 has
arrived”
“Command copy Team 1113 arrived at
Division A”
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When relieved who does E111 report to?
Who Does Team 1113 Report
to?
Who is designated Staging
Manager if not assigned?
If formal staging is
established who does
Division A request relief
teams from?
When staging established
who does Division A request
additional teams/recourses
from?
Radio Communications:
When do you need to talk on Radio:
 When a Safety issue arises
 When you have completed your task
 When you cannot complete your task.
 When you need additional resources
 When you need to request/pass on important
information.
Radio Communication:
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Never answer radio “Go
Ahead”
The radio is always
answered with you
designator first.
To contact E-1
apparatus driver?
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You are a Division
Supervisor and you want
to exchange teams (a
staging area manager
has been established.
Who do you contact?
Communicating Benchmarks &
Strategy:
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IC shall announce over
the radio to dispatch and
scene, the overall
strategy
Any changes in strategy
and assignments of RIT,
Safety Officer, Divisions
& Groups.
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Division/Group
Supervisors shall
acknowledge arrival of
companies from
Command/Staging.
Roll Call or PAR
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Capitol and all units at 93rd Ave Incident clear the air
for an emergency roll call.
Division A from Command “Roll Call” Command from
Division “A” Alpha All personnel accounted for ”.
The Division/Group Supervisor must match name tags
to faces.
Capitol from 93rd Command Roll Call Complete all
personnel accounted for. Normal traffic may resume.
Size-Up, Conditions, Strategy
Size-Up, Conditions, Strategy
Size-Up, Conditions, Strategy
Size-Up, Conditions, Strategy
Size-Up, Conditions, Strategy
Size-Up, Conditions, Strategy
Emergency Fireground Signals
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Abandon: To immediately exit the structure or hazardous area due tyo
safety concerns for emergency personnel, without regard for removing
hoselines or any other equipment.
Withdraw: To exit the structure or hazardous area, removing hoselines
and emergency equipment due only to change in strategy.
Evacuate: To remove occupants of a structure or hazardous area in an
organized manner.
Emergency Traffic Tone: A high/low tone generated over a primary
operational frequency which indicates emergency radio traffic is to follow
(WIP)
“Abandonment” Procedure
When in the opinion of any personnel operating on the scene, the
ABANDONMENT of the structure or hazardous area becomes necessary,
he/she shall immediately notify the Incident Commander (IC) of Incident
Safety Officer (ISO) of the need to ABANDON.
When in the opinion of the (IC) or (ISO) a structure or area must be
ABANDONED, the following shall occur:
The (IC) shall:
 Announce “All units operating at XXX incident, ABANDON the
building/area”.Activate the emercency traffic tone and sound the air
horn for 10 seconds if so equipped and then repeat the message.
 Notify CAPCOM of the ABANDOMENT procedure and request the
frequency be restricted to “Emergency Traffic Only”.
Abandonment Signal- continued
All emergency vehicle operators at the scene shall respond by
sounding the apparatus air horn for a continuous ten 10 second
blast (10 seconds only).
 All Personnel shall immediately ABANDON the structure or
hazardous area. Hose lines and emergency equipment shall be left
behind, unless it is needed to facilitate a safe retreat. All crews will
report to their Division Supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
Following the ABANDONMENT procedure, the (IC) shall:
 Institute a PAR or Roll-Call, Division Supervisors must match FF’s
with name-tags face to face.
 Notify CAPCOM “ABANDONMENT is complete, we have a PAR,
normal radio traffic may resume.
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Staging/ Rehab Standard
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When FF’s are sent back to staging for Air the
Staging Manager/IC. Should look at and talk to
FF’s, check their SCBA and PASS.
FF’s should re-hydrate with 8oz. of water each
tank. After two tanks the FF’s should report to
Rehab for rest, re-hydration, and medical eval.
No more than Three bottles
Assume/Passing Command
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Ranking Officers will determine if they assume
Command. If adequate manpower exists
ranking officers, may be IC Aide, or other.