Residential Fire Tactical Decision Game
This residential fire tactical decision game presents a working duplex fire with multiple companies operating, designed to develop fireground decision-making. You are the arriving chief officer assuming command of an evolving incident. This TDG requires rapid assessment of ongoing operations and effective coordination under pressure.
Decision Focus
In this scenario, you must:
- Confirm or adjust strategy based on current conditions
- Transfer command from IC #1
- Coordinate multiple companies operating on scene
- Manage resource assignments and staging
- Maintain clear and controlled communications
Incident Video
Watch the incident video to understand how conditions evolve and how companies are operating. The incident video provides visual context for fire behavior and tactical positioning.
Important Lessons
This residential fire tactical decision game develops command presence and highlights the importance of clear and concise communication. You must interpret reports from IC #1, confirm conditions, and manage emerging problems such as extension into concealed spaces. The additional learning section reinforces decision-making through both incident video and incident audio, emphasizing communication, coordination, and leadership under pressure.
What Does Good Look Like?
Effective performance includes establishing a clear command presence, confirming strategy, and maintaining control through communication and coordination. Decisions should reflect situational awareness and anticipation of incident progression. This Tactical Decision Game is part of the Command Competence 10-Minute Training system.
Learn more about how to use 10-Minute Training and find additional tactical decision games in the 10-Minute Training Library.
