SIZE-UP: AN ONGOING PROCESS
TRAINING NOTEBOOK
Some texts suggest that the first officer to arrive at the fire scene is relieved of all size-up responsibility once a chief officer arrives on scene. Is this really the case? What about firefighters operating the line or making a search above the fire? Are they relieved of responsibility for sizing up the fire? Size-up is everyone’s responsibility, whether in command or not. The firefighter with two months on the job may have a piece of information (a piece of the puzzle) the chief officer stationed in front of the building may need to complete the puzzle.
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