What does ongoing evaluation of an incident refer to in firefighting?

Ongoing evaluation of an incident refers to the size-up process. This is a critical function during the various phases of an incident, where the incident commander and other personnel continuously assess the situation to gather important information. Size-up involves evaluating fire conditions, possible structural integrity, hazards, and resource needs. This continuous assessment allows incident commanders to make informed decisions and adapt strategies in real-time as the incident evolves.

In contrast, incident report documentation captures details once an incident has concluded, and post-incident analysis occurs after the event to review performance and outcomes. Reassessment of resource allocation is part of the overall operational process but doesn't encompass the broader, continuous evaluation that size-up entails during the incident itself.