Fire Tactics

Question 1

All ___________ during the initial stages of the incident are devoted to accomplishing the first priority.

Answer 1

Task level activity

Question 2

Examples of first priority tasks:

Answer 2

Primary search.
Ventilation.
Using handline to protect searchers.

putting fire out = NOT a first priority task

Question 3

______________ allows a quicker and more effective primary search.

Answer 3

Briefly suspending the fire attack during the primary search

Question 4

There may be some ______________________ available to CAFS companies where carefully coordinated fire extinguishment is appropriate during “____________” mode.

Answer 4

Acceptable tactical options.

Primary Search

Question 5

All actions that take place before the “all clear” is given should be ______________.

Answer 5

In support of the “primary search”.

Question 6

Engine companies developed a habit of going straight into _________ mode while assigning the primary to a __________. This _________with our tactical priorities.

Answer 6

Fire control.
Later arriving truck.
Is NOT in line.

Question 7

Fire Tactics POLICY

IC’s tactical priorities are (4)

Answer 7

Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured.
Stabilize the incident.
Conserve property.
Provide for safety, accountability, and welfare of all personnel.