Working Structure Fire

OK, it's a Saturday night, you're here on the computer surfing away...
Let's do something productive...
Given the following scenario and images; Assume a key operational position and discuss what you would do. Anyone else taking a similar position, provide feedback or state what YOU would do. Think about strategy, tactics, logistics, operations, decision-making, risk managment, situational awareness, safety, command presence, etc. OK assume the position and let's see if we can put this one out.

Single Family Residential: Wood Frame
Occupied at time of alarm and dispatch
Saturday Evening; 19:30 hours
Resources: Per your Organization/Department

You develop the Incident Action Plan (IAP)
Assume a postion:
Incident Commander
Division(s)
Operations
Safety
PIO
Fire Attack
Search & Rescue
Ventilation
Utilities
RIT
Rehab
EMS
Firefighter
Etc. (You pick others..)

Company Officer, firefighter, team member or apparatus operator on a(n): Engine, Truck/Ladder; Rescue; Squad; Tender; etc- you select
You select: First Due, second due, third due, mutual aid etc.

What are you going to do, and why?
What are your priorities ?
What are your assumptions?
What are your needs?
What are your safety concerns?

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Permalink Reply by captnjak on September 5, 2013 at 8:10pm

I don't see the vehicles as a high priority. Moving them wastes time and manpower. Put the fire out and the cars will be fine.

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Permalink Reply by captnjak on September 7, 2013 at 5:17pm

A lot of guys seem to put a high priority on power and gas. Just like with most things, putting the fire out puts those concerns to bed unless there is direct involvement. With the limited staffing you described I wouldn't prioritize cutting garage roof. (Seeing all four sides of this building would make this exercise a lot easier.) Knock down fire on the exterior and then move quickly into house to protect searches. Interior conditions may make this less of a priority and focus could shift to opening up ceilings to access attic from interior.