Residential Fire Tactical Decision Game
This residential fire tactical decision game challenges IC #2, the chief officer, to assume command after initial operations have started. This 10-Minute Training TDG places you at 59 Balsam Road in Levittown, Pennsylvania. Engine 1 reports fire on the Charlie/Delta corner. IC #1 assigns Ladder 1 to primary search and vertical ventilation. IC #1 assigns Engine 2 to back up Engine 1.
The incident presents a common command problem. Initial companies have started fire attack, search, and ventilation. However, fire control remains slow. Engine 1 reports heat, smoke to the floor, and a need for additional ventilation. Engine 1’s apparatus operator then reports a patient with smoke inhalation near the apparatus.
Decision Focus
IC #2 must complete command transfer, confirm position and function, and request a CAN report. The decision focus includes ventilation coordination, fire control support, medical assignment, resource placement, tactical supervision, and accountability.
Incident Video
This residential fire tactical decision game uses incident video to support realistic decision-making. Watch the assigned video segments and examine the conditions on your arrival. Then decide what you would communicate and assign as command.
Important Lessons
Command transfer requires more than taking command. IC #2 must determine whether the current plan is working and what the incident needs next. In this incident, fire control, ventilation, search, and patient care compete for attention.
The additional learning segment uses incident video to examine accountability, movement with purpose, tactical choices, and situation awareness. It also supports discussion about exterior water application, ventilation impact, crew integrity, and continuous PASS activation on the fireground.
What Does Good Look Like
ood performance includes calm radio communication, a structured command transfer, and assignments that support fire control, search, ventilation, and patient care. IC #2 should build an incident organization that provides tactical supervision and maintains accountability under changing conditions.
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