OG 6.1#9 High-Rise Firefighting Specialized Operations: Base

Flashcards focused on key terms and concepts related to Base operations in high-rise firefighting.

Base

Location where apparatus, equipment, and personnel are positioned prior to assignment on the fireground.

Incident Commander

The individual responsible for determining the location of Base and ensuring it is a safe distance from the fire.

Base Manager

The officer of the first arriving 2nd alarm engine company at Base who oversees Base operations.

Logistics Functions

Primary operations coordinated and administered at Base.

Safe Distance

Normally 200 feet or more from the fire building, where Base should be located.

Second Alarm Assignment

A command that escalates resources and personnel in response to a fire incident.

Equipment Caches

Storage locations established by the Base Manager for equipment.

Command

The authority figure responsible for overseeing the operation and transmitting location information.

Police Security

Law enforcement personnel utilized to ensure the safety and security of Base.

Apparatus Placement

Guidelines for positioning fire apparatus in the Base area.

Communications Monitor

Role of the Base Officer to oversee the designated talk group for Base operations.

Check-in Procedure

Required process for company officers upon arrival at Base.

Movement Coordination

The responsibility of the Base to manage the movement of equipment into the fire building.

Two Company Rule

When only two fire companies remain at Base, the Base Manager must notify Command.

Support Branch

A component of the Incident Command System involved in resource management.