BY ERIC G. BACHMAN
的challenges of preplanning are many. Limited time and staffing constraints coupled with a seemingly insurmountable ability to catch up with a growing community influences concentrated efforts on this important fire department function. Many times, preplanning efforts are rushed not because of the factors above but because of the time availability of facility personnel.
A common preplanning practice is recording facility information using checklists and data forms. Typically in generic format, these media enable noting basic criteria. When using data collection forms, keep in mind that one size does not fit all venues. The structural makeup, the occupants, the internal processes, and the site-specific hazards vary among occupancies. Noting specific challenges outside the "data collection form box" is necessary. Most likely, the condition, feature, or facet omitted in a preplan form will create an operational setback, develop into an unanticipated issue, or cause the incident to worsen. Certainly, facilities have many common elements, such as construction and utilities. We can't take things for granted in preplanning.
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