1.) This appears to be a daytime situation, no cars in the driveway, what are you thinking? Empty? Stay at home mom with babysitting service in basement area? Elderly couple home alone? Hoarding?
2.) What is the fire load in a residential garage? Does your department have an SOP for a mandatory "big line" or 2 1/2" line for attack in this situation?
3.) In your department where does the first line go?
4.) Estimate how long you will be on scene, and how much manpower this fire will take? Then do it by benchmarks.....how long for primary search and how many personnel needed? How long until knockdown and how many personnel? How long until loss stopped and overhaul and how many personnel needed?
5.) based upon the little you can see and the photo.....is the "real" or lightweight construction?
These questions are just designed to get you thinking a little. Come up with your own and drill your crew at the coffee table!
Pete Lamb @ Copyright 2012
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