FIP-FIP7403 - Strategy & Tactics

Course Description

This course is designed to help officers think at emergency scenes so that they can more readily and accurately contend with the two main questions frequently confronting them. What is the problem and how is the problem solved.

Course Outline

McGraw-Hill Firefighting Strategy

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this class the students will be able to:

Define the objective
Decide upon the activities essential to achieve the objective
Assess the effects of pertinent factors on the required activities
Assign activities according to the objective of the operation and the function of the units
Provide adequate supervision so that the principles governing the functions of units are properly applied
Take steps to ensure maximum use of personnel, apparatus, and equipment
Use good judgment to ensure activities are coordinated efficiently and effectively
Be alert to anticipate changes.

Notes

Method of Instruction: Lecture, PowerPoint and Case Studies

Evaluation: Written Exam (70% minimum score)