Define the content and goals of pre-incident/preplanning surveys.
Definition of survey content (e.g., notes, data, maps, sketches) should include all attendant data for
- firefighter protection
- occupant protection and evacuation
- fire control
- property conservation
- completed department survey forms.
Definition of survey goals should include
- promotion of community risk reduction initiative
- increase in the safety of firefighters, should an incident occur.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why are pre-incident surveys conducted?
- What security issues might arise when conducting ground operations at a property?
- Why is it important for firefighters to know the location of high-value contents in a property?