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Size-up is all about gathering and evaluating information in order to make good fire ground decisions. In part 1 of this series I wrote about the size-up basics. At the scene of a fire we gather and evaluate information at a very rapid pace. This can create gaps in the decision...

The fire ground decision making process happens very differently than the process we use in everyday life. There isn’t time to evaluate and slowly process information to consider your options or consult others and ask for their advice. Fire ground decisions have to be made in...