1. MODULE 2 READNESS

2. OBJECTIVES Prioritize personal values and describe their relationship to incident management and firefighter safety Company Officer’s Personal Readiness Module 2 Overview

3. OBJECTIVES Describe the five elements of company readiness and explain the importance of each element. Company Officer’s Personal Readiness, Company Readiness Knowledge of Departmental Operations Knowledge of District and Community Knowledge of available resources Module 2 Overview

4. OBJECTIVES Develop a personal plan for improving company readiness Personal Plan for Company Improvement Module 2 Overview

5. READINESS - AN INTRODUCTION

6. Definition The fire company is ready when its members have the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to carry out the tactical operations required to meet the goals and objectives of the Incident Commander (IC).

7. Elements of Company Readiness The CO personally The company Knowledge of departmental operations Knowledge of district and community knowledge of resources available to company and department

8. COMPANY OFFICER’S PERSONAL READINESS

9. The CO must develop a body of knowledge that will provide for effective, safe company operations.

10. The CO must recognize that his/her major role is to direct the efforts of others.

11. The personal characteristics that effect the ability to direct and perform are based upon:

12. Training and experience Knowledge of operations Leadership and management ability Desire and motivation Physical condition The influence of personal values

13. Small Group Activity 2.1 Values and Priorities

14. General Background Knowledge Safety considerations Building construction Fire behavior Communication Skills

15. General Background Knowledge Strategy, tactics, and tasks Analysis of company’s performance Understanding of liability issues

16. Individual Activity 2.2 Personal Plan, Part 1 Self-Improvement

17. COMPANY READINESS

18. Before the alarm…. Readiness of personnel Readiness of assigned resources

19. During the alarm…. The Company must: Work as a tactical unit Function as a single company at minor incidents Function with other companies

20. Response to Nonfire Incidents - Are you prepared? EMS First Responder Rescue

21. Returning to Service Personnel Apparatus Equipment - personal and firefighting Prepare required reports Conduct informal post-incident analysis

22. Individual Activity 2.2 (cont’d) Personal Plan, Part 2: Company Improvement

23. KNOWLEDGE OF DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS

24. Organizational Structure Organizational Chart Specific department organizational structure Relationship between line and staff personnel Who CO reports to Who reports to CO

25. Standard Operating Procedures Provide guidelines for operations Provide anticipated strategies Formal and department-wide Consistent with ICS

26. Command and Control Organizational Chart Be thoroughly familiar with the structure of the departmental ICS Understand the various roles within the ICS

27. Individual Activity 2.2 (cont’d) Personal Plan, Part 3: Knowledge of Departmental Operations

28. KNOWLEDGE OF DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY

29. Two Levels

30. Community Risk Assessment Life Risk Property Risk Community consequences

31. Life Risk Affected by: Number of people at risk Degree of risk Ability of occupants to provide for their own safety

32. Property Risk Affected by: Construction factors Condition of structure Exposures Occupancy Water Supply

33. Community Consequences Potential Impact Direct life loss and property damage Indirect losses Loss of pride Environmental impact

34. Small Group Activity 2.2 Defining the Fire Problem

35. General Knowledge of Fire District

36. Characteristics of District

37. ACCESS WITHIN DISTRICT INSERT PHOTO OF STREET WITH TRAFFIC

38. OCCUPANCY OF THE DISTRICT INSERT PHOTO OF COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

39. STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS IN DISTRICT INSERT PHOTO OF TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION IN DISTRICT

40. CONTENTS AND PROCESSES IN DISTRICT INSERT PHOTO OF TYPES OF MANUFACTURING IN DISTRICT

41. WATER SUPPLY IN DISTRICT INSERT PHOTO OF WATER TOWER IN DISTRICT

42. Individual Activity 2.2 (cont’d) Knowledge of District and Community

43. KNOWLEDGE OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES

44. Resource Inventory Special apparatus Personnel Other local government agencies Outside agencies

45. Balancing Incident Needs with Resources Adequate resources Additional resources Regional basis

46. Part of the readiness process for the CO is to plan for the organization and management of resources

47. Effect of Environment on Resources Effect on personnel Effect on apparatus and equipment

48. Individual Activity 2.2 (cont’d) Personal Plan, Part 5 Knowledge of Available Resources

49. Summary Five Elements of Company Readiness The CO personally The company Departmental operations District and community Resources available

50. Summary The Personal Plan provides a tool for the student to apply the concepts presented in the module to his.her situation, and it is most useful if it is reviewed and modified periodically.