DRG-07

Tactics and Tactical Intent — Initial Incident Command

4 h

Situation assessment, tactical intent, adapting plans and crew withdrawal.

Training enquiries

Training content

  • Strategy and criteria for defensive operations.
  • Flow-path management and crew accountability.
  • Tabletop scenarios.
  • Communicating intent, tasking and changes.

Skills-development module. It does not replace a full qualification course or confer the authorisations associated with it.

Who we train

Volunteer fire-service crew and section leaders, chiefs and personnel preparing for leadership roles.

How we train

Situation analysis, decision-making exercises and debriefing.

Settings and connections

Classroom decision-making and analytical exercises.

Complementary skills

DRG-018 h

Compartment Fire Behaviour

Understanding compartment fire development and the effect of air supply through demonstrations and discussion.

DRG-024 h

B-SAHF Fire Size-up

Interpreting fire indicators and predicting development before making operational decisions.

These links indicate complementary topics. Participation requirements are described under Prerequisites.