Apartment Fire Incident

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WHAT IS THE APARTMENT FIRE INCIDENT?
The MPS approach to testing fireground command skills is the premier model in use today. In designing our various fireground scenarios, our goal was to develop realistic simulations in a way that would ensure highly standardized, fair, objective scoring of candidate responses. The Apartment Fire consists of two parts, which correspond to two phases of the incident. Candidates for first-level supervisory positions take Phase I only; candidates for higher level jobs take both. Pictures and diagrams are provided, along with a listing of all on scene equipment and personnel. Candidates play the role of the Incident Commander. During each phase, the time at which various events take place, including incoming reports by fire fighters or officers, is listed. Candidates must review the available information and determine the actions they would take, including all orders they would give.

POSITIONS USED FOR?
The Apartment Fire consists of two phases. Use Phase I for first-level supervisors (i.e. fire lieutenant or captain). Use both phases for battalion chiefs or higher ranks.

APARTMENT FIRE USED FOR:
>>>>• Fire Lieutenant or Captain (Phase I only)
>>>>• Fire Battalion Chief (Phases I & II)
>>>>• Fire Assistant Chief (Phases I& II)

TEST FORMAT
The Apartment Fire is a written simulation exercise. It consists of two parts, which correspond to two phases of the incident. In Phase I, assessees are told they are the Incident Commander and arrive along with first alarm companies (or shortly thereafter). In Phase II, assessees are told to assume that someone else was in charge during Phase I, and that they arrive at a later point and are the highest ranking officer on the scene. In each phase, pictures are provided showing the fire and smoke, diagrams of the area are given, and the resources on scene are listed. Assessees are then given reports of on-scene fire fighting activities and observations by company officers, just as they would receive them during an actual fire. Assessees must specify their strategy and tactics, and detail all actions they would take. Assessees are given 80 minutes to complete Phase I, and 100 minutes to complete Phase II. Versions for different types of apartment buildings (i.e. wood, brick, etc.) are available. Please inquire.

SCORING AND REPORTING OF RESULTS
MPS does all of the scoring for you. Results are reported in the form of a rank-ordered list of the candidates. In addition, individual feedback reports, identifying percentile standing relative to others who have taken the test, as well as Developmental Assessment Scores that pinpoint improvement areas, are provided.