DIVISION 3 TRAINING TIP 4/25/06
During a review of the fire in Battalion 10 the other day (see below) Division 3 "B" Platoon Commander Rick Garcia passed along this training tip...
"Anytime you have a reported fire in a large Apartment Complex like this "Oakwood" style building the first company to the roof can help out the I.C. in locating the fire. In many cases that company can spot the smoke and locate the fire quicker because there are fewer obstructions and better visibility of the complex from the roof".
"In communicating that info to the I.C. be sure to make it clear and understandable...for example: "Your fire is midway down the "B" side with smoke showing from the inside court 3rd floor balcony". This will really help the I.C. place companies".
Based on the fact that often times the first arriving companies can have a significant fire in these types of occupancies without any visible signs from ground level this tip can be invaluable in achieving a succesful outcome.
"Anytime you have a reported fire in a large Apartment Complex like this "Oakwood" style building the first company to the roof can help out the I.C. in locating the fire. In many cases that company can spot the smoke and locate the fire quicker because there are fewer obstructions and better visibility of the complex from the roof".
"In communicating that info to the I.C. be sure to make it clear and understandable...for example: "Your fire is midway down the "B" side with smoke showing from the inside court 3rd floor balcony". This will really help the I.C. place companies".
Based on the fact that often times the first arriving companies can have a significant fire in these types of occupancies without any visible signs from ground level this tip can be invaluable in achieving a succesful outcome.
