Fire officers have many decisions to make when they approach a scene-decisions that could mean the difference between life and death. Pre-incident information gives fire officers the advantage of knowing what to expect when they arrive at a fire. In this definitive guide to fireground size-up, author Mike Terpak gives firefighters an in-depth and expanded review of 15 size-up points to help them make decisions that are efficient, effective, and safe.
Introduction
Chapter 1 : The Fifteen Points of Size-Up
Chapter 2 : Private Dwellings
Chapter 3 : Multiple Dwellings
Chapter 4 : Taxpayers/Strip Malls and Stores
Chapter 5 : Garden Apartments and Townhouses
Chapter 6 : Row Frames and Brownstones
Chapter 7 : Churches
Chapter 8 : Factories, Lofts, and Warehouses
Chapter 9 : High-Rises
Chapter 10 : Vacant Buildings
Index
