CFA
LACES stands for
Lookout, Awareness, Communication, Escape routes, Safety zone
WATCHOUT stands for
Weather, Actions, Try out, Communicate, Hazards, Observe, Understand, Think
6 steps of a Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA)
Evaluate, Select, Assess, Decide, Modify, Proceed
SMEACS stands for
Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration & Logistics, Command & Communications, Safety
Not yet under control means
Potential to spread/increase, appliances in attendance and en route are insufficient. Oncoming appliances upgraded to code 1.
Under control means
Resources in attendance and en route are sufficient. Does not stop incident controller from requesting additional resources. Oncoming appliances continue, no more turn out.
Stop means
On scene appliances are sufficient. oncoming appliances return. Uncommitted appliances are available for other jobs.
Non-structure fire (NOST) is a:
Car, truck, motorcycle, fence, trailer
Structure fire (STRU) is a:
Building/structure including contents, non-habitable buildings, house, shop, shed, garage, pier and carport.
Incident (INCI) may be:
Rescue (RESC), HAZMAT, Salvage
Fire sizes
Spot: <0.5ha
Small: 0.5-5ha
Medium: 5-50ha
Large: >50ha
Fire status
Going: Fire spreading on perimeter.
Contained: Fire not spreading but requires work to bring under control.
Controlled: Fire only requires patrol.
Safe: Fire can be left without patrol.
Distance to minimise radient heat exposure
4 times flame height