This video size-up discussion comes from a scene in Paterson, NJ

For the discussion try not to critique the actions in the video but instead offer what you and your company and department would do.

The initial call is on a weekday afternoon reporting a house fire. Police are on the scene reporting fire showing from the second floor.

What would be your initial alarm assignment and staffing?

Would the report from the police lead to additional companies? Is so, what companies?

This is your approach as the first-arriving engine company. Here is one of your hydrants, at the intersection,

The other is approximately five houses past the fire address.

Here is the view from street address and the view from above,

What will be your initial size-up report?

What instructions will be given, if any, to the additional companies responding?

A civilian runs up and tells you of an occupant inside in a rear second-floor bedroom.

Given your staffing and assignments, what would your crew do?

What additional actions will you assign to other companies?