Drill of the Week: 360-Degree Size-Up

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When conducting a size-up, it is imperative that a complete 360-degree view of the building be taken whenever possible. Identification of walk-out basements or changes in building size may be indentified. These features may drastically change your tactical approach to the incident. Additionally, every door or window you see gives you escape options as well as helping with building landmark identification.

This week’s drill provides an opportunity to review department procedures for conducting a size-up.

The complete drill is located at FirefighterClose Calls.com

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