1. Slide 3-1 DEVELOPING AN ACTION PLAN

2. Slide 3-2 OBJECTIVES Given a structural fire scenario, demonstrate the ability to develop a strategy using the command sequence. What is an Action Plan? Identifying a Strategy Module 3 Overview

3. Slide 3-3 OBJECTIVES Using the command sequence, demonstrate the ability to select tactics that will achieve a well-defined strategy. Selecting Tactics The Action Plan Module 3 Overview

4. Slide 3-4 WHAT IS AN ACTION PLAN?

5. Slide 3-5 Action Plan Definition: an organized course of action that addresses all phases of incident control within a specified time.Definition: an organized course of action that addresses all phases of incident control within a specified time. Based on problems identified in size-up.Based on problems identified in size-up.

6. Slide 3-6 Action Plan The IC's solution to those problems.The IC's solution to those problems. When fully developed and implemented, will address:When fully developed and implemented, will address: – What needs to be done. – How it is to be accomplished.

7. Slide 3-7 Action Plan Comprised of strategy and tactics.Comprised of strategy and tactics. Personnel safety should be an integral part.Personnel safety should be an integral part. Should include organizational structure.Should include organizational structure.

8. Slide 3-8 IDENTIFYING A STRATEGY

9. Slide 3-9 Strategy: Broad goals. Overall plan to control the incident.

10. Slide 3-10 Strategy Broad in nature.Broad in nature. Defines "what" must be done.Defines "what" must be done. Basis of action planning.Basis of action planning.

11. Slide 3-11 ACTION PLAN PROVIDES DIRECTION RUBBLE SUCCESS SUCCESS

12. Slide 3-12 Strategy may have multiple components. IC must prioritize the order in which those components are accomplished.IC must prioritize the order in which those components are accomplished. New or additional components may become a part of the strategy.New or additional components may become a part of the strategy. If conditions change, strategy must be reassessed.If conditions change, strategy must be reassessed.

13. Slide 3-13 Lloyd Layman's Seven Factors (RECEO VS) Rescue ExposuresVentilation ConfinementSalvage Extinguishment Overhaul

14. Slide 3-14 A well-defined strategy gives personnel an understanding of the IC's plan and helps them accomplish it.

15. Slide 3-15 Conditions: Alarm at 0245 hours. Fire on floor 1 of a 2-story single- family dwelling of wood-frame construction, victim reported on 2nd floor.

16. Slide 3-16 Problems: Rescue of possible victim(s), fire on 1st floor, and spread of heat, smoke, and fire to 2nd floor, additional damage to structure.

17. Slide 3-17 Initial Strategy for the Incident Rescue victim on 2nd floor and conduct primary search. Perform ventilation. Confine fire to area of origin.

18. Slide 3-18 Strategy Begin to formulate an action plan.Begin to formulate an action plan. Provides a broad plan.Provides a broad plan.

19. Slide 3-19 Having a strategy indicates that: Information has been gathered and assessed.Information has been gathered and assessed. Problems have been identified.Problems have been identified. Planning has begun.Planning has begun.

20. Slide 3-20 Small Group Activity 3.1 Identifying a Strategy

21. Slide 3-21 EASEL PADS ProblemsRescue Confine Perform Protect Victims Fire Vent Exposure Victims Fire Vent Exposure1.2.3.4.

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23. Slide 3-23 Example Problem Identification Fire and possible extension to 2nd floor.Fire and possible extension to 2nd floor. Possible extension to exposures.Possible extension to exposures. Persons possibly trapped.Persons possibly trapped. Smoke throughout structure.Smoke throughout structure.

24. Slide 3-24 Suggested Answers: Example strategy identifications: Rescue of possible victims. Confine fire to area of origin. Protect exposures. Perform ventilation.

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30. Slide 3-30 SELECTING TACTICS

31. Slide 3-31 Tactics Specific measurable objectives that are necessary for the achievement of the strategies.

32. Slide 3-32 SUCCESS RUBBLESUCCESSSUCCESS 1 Mile TACTICS ARE SIGNPOSTS LEADING TO GOALS SUCCESS 3 Miles SUCCESS 2 Miles

33. Slide 3-33 Tactics are measurable and can be completed within a reasonable timeframe How long it will take for tactics to be started.How long it will take for tactics to be started. How long they will take to be completed.How long they will take to be completed. Important for coordinating efforts.Important for coordinating efforts.

34. Slide 3-34 Example: Selecting Tactics Confine fire to room of origin. Protect stairway. Conduct primary search. Provide horizontal ventilation. Check for extension to 2nd floor.

35. Slide 3-35 Small Group Activity 3.2 Selecting Tactics

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37. Slide 3-37 Conditions: Fire on floor 1 of a two-story single-family dwelling of wood-frame construction, victim reported on second floor.

38. Slide 3-38 Problems: Rescue of possible victim(s), fire on first floor, and spread of heat, smoke, and fire to second floor, additional damage to structure.

39. Slide 3-39 Rescue Possible Victims Primary search entire dwelling.Primary search entire dwelling. Evacuate occupants.Evacuate occupants. Protect means of egress for 2nd floor.Protect means of egress for 2nd floor. Ventilate 2nd floor horizontally.Ventilate 2nd floor horizontally.

40. Slide 3-40 Confine To Area Of Origin Confine fire to first floor and extinguish in area of origin.Confine fire to first floor and extinguish in area of origin. Ventilate 1st floor horizontally.Ventilate 1st floor horizontally.

41. Slide 3-41 Protect Exposures Check for extension of fire in attached dwellings.Check for extension of fire in attached dwellings. Evacuate occupants.Evacuate occupants.

42. Slide 3-42 Perform Ventilation Ventilation tactics have been done in support of the other strategies.

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48. Slide 3-48 THE ACTION PLAN

49. Slide 3-49 The Action Plan Having developed the strategy and tactics that address the problems identified, the major components of the plan are in place.

50. Slide 3-50 The Action Plan What and how questions have been answered.What and how questions have been answered. Priorities have been established.Priorities have been established. Planning has been done prior to actions being taken.Planning has been done prior to actions being taken. The initial IC is operating in a proactive mode.The initial IC is operating in a proactive mode.

51. Slide 3-51 COMMAND SEQUENCE INCIDENTPRIORITIES(mission) THINK SIZEUPSTRATEGY/TACTICSPLANIMPLEMENTATIONACT PROBLEMID TASKS ACTIONPLAN

52. Slide 3-52 Summary Strategy tells where you want to go.Strategy tells where you want to go. Tactics tell you how to get there.Tactics tell you how to get there. Developing strategy and tactics is the plan phase of the command sequence.

53. Slide 3-53 Summary Strategy and tactics need to be constantly evaluated to determine their effectiveness.