# Fire Ground Command and Size-Up Training Presentation
> Learn effective emergency management with this training guide on fire ground size-up, incident priorities (RECEO-VS), and defensive tactical strategies.

Tags: firefighting, incident-command, emergency-management, size-up, fire-safety, tactical-training, first-responders
## Response & Size-Up
* Presentation by Nick Hess, Howell Area Fire Department.
* Focuses on the importance of early decisions and command structure.

## Training Objectives
* Assessing the purpose of response and size-up.
* Transitioning from initial report to command decisions using a commercial fire scenario.

## The Scenario
* Location: Grand River & Burkhart Roads.
* Dispatch Time: 21:15 Hours.
* Conditions: 12°F (-6° Wind Chill) with ice on roads.
* Incident: Large commercial structure with heavy fire through the roof.

## Initial Size-Up & Strategy
* **Facts:** Fully involved roof, nighttime, extreme cold, limited access.
* **Probabilities:** Imminent roof collapse, extension to exposures due to wind, frozen water supply issues.
* **Decision:** Defensive Strategy.

## Incident Priorities (RECEO-VS)
* **Rescue:** None (Survivability Profile Zero).
* **Exposures:** Protect surrounding properties (Priority #1).
* **Confinement:** Master streams (Ladder 20).
* **Extinguishment:** High volume flow (~100k gallons).
* **Overhaul:** Extensive.
* **Vent/Salvage:** Not applicable for defensive operations.

## Tactical Frameworks
* **S.L.I.C.E.-R.S.:** Size-Up, Locate fire, Identify flow path, Cool from safe location, Extinguish, Rescue, Salvage.
* **Safety Message:** Maintain collapse zones (1.5x building height), rotate crews in cold weather, and prioritize accountability.

## Command & Reporting
* Establishing a clear, concise, and calm command tone.
* Transfer of command protocols and incident organization expansion (IC, Safety, Operations, Liaison).
* Importance of incident reporting for legal records and funding justification.
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