Preconference
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| September 28, 2010 | |
| 1:00 PM |  PRE 15: 5 Point Size-Up: The Size-Up for First Arriving Officers and FirefightersRobert Pressler, Lieutenant (ret.), FDNY CATEGORY: SIZE-UP 4 HOUR CLASS: Based on the theory that the commonly used 13 point size-up is too difficult for the first arriving companies to deal with while initiating an attack, this 5 point size-up is geared to the first arriving officers and companies. This size-up uses the acronym "BELOW" as an easy to remember reference to the 5 individual points. The size up addresses Building construction, Extent and location of the fire by reading fire and smoke conditions, Ladder Company operations focusing on life, Occupancy of the fire building and lastly Water supply and Engine Company operations. By using this size-up, company officers lay the foundation for a smoother running operation by identifying and prioritizing the initial operations on the fireground. |
