We also need to understand fire growth because based on the fire intensity, it can have major impact on the structure. Size-up needs to be fluid and constantly ongoing.

One of the most critical tasks to be conducted at an early stage of a structure fire is the performance of a 360-degree walk around. For safety, a 360 assessment, which is part of a quick size-up ...

One of the most stressful roles in the fire service is being an officer of the first-arriving fire company at a structure fire. Having to transmit an arrival report; assume command of the incident ...

Too many times, departments respond to a fire, size up the structure/building and the extent and location of fire and then just make do with the initial assignment of staffing.