Blue card function #3: Size up questions
with complete solutions 2025.
What all does the size up involve - ANSWER: The systematic and deliberate
consideration of all the critical factors
What are the 4 basic information management forms - ANSWER: Previous experience
Visual information
Reported information from crew reconnaissance
Pre incident planning and familiarity
What are critical incident factors - ANSWER: List of all the items the IC must consider
when evaluating tactical situations
What questions should pre incident plans answer - ANSWER: What factors are present
What does the IC need to know to be effective
What factors can be seen from the command post
What serious problems can be caused by unseen factors
How many critical factors can IC #1 address - ANSWER: 2 - 3
What are some examples of red flags - ANSWER: Heavy fire in the attic
Operating above the fire
Zero visibility
Finding high heat
Can't find the fire
Fire control stated but not evidenced on the exterior
Wind driven fire
Smoke or fire from cracks in exterior walls
What does a strategic decision making model consist of - ANSWER: Critical fireground
factors
Risk management plan
Strategy
with complete solutions 2025.
What all does the size up involve - ANSWER: The systematic and deliberate
consideration of all the critical factors
What are the 4 basic information management forms - ANSWER: Previous experience
Visual information
Reported information from crew reconnaissance
Pre incident planning and familiarity
What are critical incident factors - ANSWER: List of all the items the IC must consider
when evaluating tactical situations
What questions should pre incident plans answer - ANSWER: What factors are present
What does the IC need to know to be effective
What factors can be seen from the command post
What serious problems can be caused by unseen factors
How many critical factors can IC #1 address - ANSWER: 2 - 3
What are some examples of red flags - ANSWER: Heavy fire in the attic
Operating above the fire
Zero visibility
Finding high heat
Can't find the fire
Fire control stated but not evidenced on the exterior
Wind driven fire
Smoke or fire from cracks in exterior walls
What does a strategic decision making model consist of - ANSWER: Critical fireground
factors
Risk management plan
Strategy
