OG 5.26 Occupancy Based Tactical Guidelines

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Occupancy Based Tactical Guidelines from Portland Fire & Rescue.

Occupancy

Refers to how people use a building; e.g., house, apartment, restaurant, or store.

Incident Commander

The individual responsible for managing the response to an incident.

Tactical Guidelines

Operational instructions designed to assist in the coordination of firefighting efforts.

Common Occupancy Types

Categories of buildings that require similar tactical approaches, such as houses, commercial spaces, etc.

Tactics

Strategies developed from the combined experiences of firefighters to address fire incidents.

Fire Ground

The area where firefighting and rescue operations are taking place.

Center Hallway Apartment

A type of occupancy where units are arranged around a central hallway.

Garden Style Apartment

A type of occupancy characterized by multi-family units typically arranged in buildings surrounded by landscaping.

Small Commercial

A type of occupancy that includes small businesses requiring specific firefighting tactics.

Large Commercial

A type of occupancy involving larger business establishments, often requiring different tactics than small commercial.

Taxpayer

A type of building often found at street level, accommodating retail businesses under residential units.

Tactical Plans

Specific strategies outlined for addressing incidents based on the type of occupancy.

Attachments

Supplementary materials that provide additional information or strategic plans for specific occupancy types.

Fire Location

The specific site within a structure where a fire has initiated, which influences tactical decisions.

First Alarm Companies

Initial fire service units dispatched to an incident for response and control.