During a response operation for a fire in a department store in
Allmänsta, work has been continuing for some time. Control has not yet
been gained, partially due to the complexity of the building. Firefighters
have reported that the fire has spread up through the building and that it
is difficult to get within range of it. In addition a visit by the fire chief has
resulted in an enquiry as to whether the goal of the operation is achievable.
Several neighbouring properties are threatened and a contingency plan is
now being contemplated. On the basis of what is known about the building,
plans are now being made for, among other things, new limitation lines and
firefighting methods, as well as a redistribution of resources. The decision
domain operational command reaches an agreement on this with system
command, which is already planning the acquisition of additional resources
from a neighbouring municipality.
When the revised plan is to be implemented, the incident commander
gathers the sector commanders together to inform them of the new
arrangement. They also discuss how personnel will receive the news.
The revised plan is being initiated because it is felt that the present goal of
the operation will perhaps not be achieved.
It soon become apparent that, thanks to the revised plan, much of the
building could now be saved.
Example 35