Command Post = “Size-Up Post”
Last month, we discussed the four major ways that size-up information is gathered, exchanged, and managed on the fireground. Those methods include (1) previous experience, (2) visual information, (3) reported/reconnaissance information, and (4) preincident planning and familiarity. These four methods closely relate to the position and perspective of the people, places, and things involved in the evaluation and management of what has, what is, and what will happen on the fireground. Each method has its own set of capabilities and limitations, so they must be mixed and matched to gain a complete picture of the incident.