The use of progress reporting assist in documenting the events of the fire as they take place. The purpose is to establish the time in which the three tactical priorities have been completed (Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, Property Conservation).

The Incident Commander should utilize and document through radio communications the following benchmarks of the fire:

"ALL CLEAR": indicates that a primary and/or secondary search has been completed.

"SUPPLY ESTABLISHED": indicates that a supply line has been established for the attack engine.

"FIRE UNDER CONTROL": indicates that progress of the fire has been stopped.

"FIRE OUT": indicates that the fire is a out and that salvage and overhaul has started.

During the incident, other requests or needs may arise such as the need for the utility companies, investigators, Police, EMS. other Fire Department apparatus. All requests should be directed to the Incident Commander.