Scenario: One-Person Drill – Solo Response to a House Fire. Category: Structure Fire | ||
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Introduction | ||
This drill is designed for a single firefighter to respond to a simulated house fire, taking on the roles of Officer in Charge (OIC), driver, and crew member simultaneously. The firefighter will drive the fire truck to the scene, assess the situation, pass an initial sitrep (Situation Report), deploy a hose line, start the pump, and simulate an offensive fire attack on a residential structure. The intent of this drill is to ensure the firefighter understands all the roles required during a house fire response and is capable of performing each of them independently. This exercise tests the ability to multi-task, maintain situational awareness, and execute an effective response under pressure. | ||
Objective(s) | ||
To train a single firefighter in handling all aspects of a house fire response, from driving, scene assessment, and command, to deploying hoses and managing fire suppression, ensuring comprehensive competence in each role. | ||
Learning Objectives | ||
Drive the fire truck to the scene safely, positioning it for effective deployment, simulating the responsibilities of a driver/operator. | ||
Dynamic Events | ||
Ceiling Collapse During interior fire attack operations, the ceiling of a room collapses without warning, trapping a firefighter under heavy debris. Crews must shift their focus from fire suppression to rescuing their trapped colleague, causing a delay in extinguishing the fire. Water Supply Depletion The water supply on a key firefighting appliance runs out unexpectedly due to heavy use, leaving the crew without immediate suppression capabilities. The crew must rapidly coordinate a refill or rely on other nearby resources to continue. | ||
Debrief | ||
Conduct a review at the end of the scenario. Discuss “What went well” and “What could be improved”. Be constructive and supportive – it’s not about blame, it’s about building people up and improving their skills. |

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