Multi-Family Fire Scenario

For this Assignment, research a multi-family fire.

• Describe at least four fire control principles that were applied to this incident
• Describe the incident command system that was applied to this incident
• What fire control principle would you have applied to this type of fire? [You should include hose line selection, resources needed (deployment of personnel and equipment, the incident command system), and strategy and tactics]
• Discuss any additional items
• References: 3 [One of the references should be a link to your incident (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face201414.pdf).]

Additional Resources: Miller, D. (2014). Lightweight Apartment Building Fires: Heavyweight Realities. Fire Engineering, 167(6), 49-64. (attached as pdf)

PowerPoint for book resource attached also.

http://www.bocofire.org/rt130/wfstrg/1-FIRE%20SUPP…

https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/icsresource/as…

Note: This Assignment will require outside research. Use at least two credible sources beyond the text material and assigned Reading. Also, discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used. You may consult the Online Library, the Internet, other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.

Paper Format

The paper is to be completed in APA format.

Page length is 3–4 pages of text.

Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions.

• Did you research a multi-family fire?
• Did you describe the four fire control principles and the incident command system that were applied to the incident?
• Did you explain what fire control principles would you have applied this type of fire, being sure to include hose line selection, resources needed (deployment of personnel and equipment the incident command system), and strategy and tactics?

Quality:

• Is your content complete enough to address the topic and questions?
• Is there a logical flow to your ideas?
• Did you present the material in a clear and concise manner to provide easy readability?

You should also make sure to:

• Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English
• Use examples to support your discussion
• Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format