Size-Up and More is focused on improving the critical first actions of the first-arriving officer. From information gathered prior to arrival to the initial on-scene report, officers must deliver a clear, accurate size-up in a highly time-compressed environment. This course gives students the opportunity to practice size-ups across a variety of structures and emergency scenarios, with focused teaching points for each. Emphasis is placed on quick decision-making, effective communication, and command presence. The class also reinforces the importance of consistent, standardized language across all agency personnel to improve clarity, coordination, and fireground efficiency.
Presenter: Deputy Chief Walter Lewis
Walter Lewis is a Deputy Chief with Orlando International Airport Fire Rescue. He recently retired as an Assistant Chief from the Orlando Fire Department after 29 years of service, with his last assignment overseeing A Shift Operations. Since 1996, he has spent time on some of the busiest units, in the Training Division and on US&R Florida Task Force 4.
He has instructed in various fire service capacities, including FDIC, the Orlando Fire Conference, Firehouse Expo, Fire Department Safety Officer Association, and with Valencia State College since 1999.