Command Show: The Senior Nose
Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush talk with Brett Loomis about size-up strategies and risk management in fireground command.
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The Command Post: Size-Up and the 360
Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss size-up and the 360. They discuss the critical observations made and the important results that come from performing these…
Size-Up Considerations for the First-Due Engine
A good size-up is concise, paints an accurate picture of the incident, identifies key hazards, and declares the initial strategy and tactics to other companies.
Podcast: The Size-Up Process
Join host Christopher Naum for insights and a discussion about building performance and the size-up process.
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Hooks & Hoses: Size-Up
How can we be better at size-up to ensure that we paint an effective picture for other firefighting crews?
Know Before You Go: New Eyes
Sometimes, getting "new eyes" on new construction in your response areas can better help fire companies prepare for future incidents.
Generation Engine: Size-Up
Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards talk about size-up, specifically those first few vital minutes on the fireground.
Rapid Intervention Size-Up
The Mayday is an incident within an incident, and RIT members must be prepared to respond by conducting a continuous rapid intervention size-up.
Brain and Fire: Thinking Under Pressure
Marc Coenen considers some of the ways fireground stress can impact firefighter decision making—for better and for worse.
Controlled Tactical Aggression
Individuals must effectively lead themselves before they can effectively lead others. Mike Norris on how firefighters can mitigate the effects of stress on decision making.
A Philosophy of Science for the Fire Service
After a fatal fire, Marc Coenen sought to better understand how mental shortcuts can impact firefighters' decision-making process.
Operating in the Flow Path
Ryan Tripp emphasizes the need for firefighters at all levels to have a solid understanding of flow path to accomplish the mission.
