MP 202.04 Fireground Safety

Question 1

Define Offensive Strategy

Answer 1

Interior attack and related support directed toward quickly conducting a search for victims and bringing the fire under control

Question 2

Define Defensive Strategy

Answer 2

Exterior attack directed to first reduce fire extension and then bring the fire under control

Question 3

What is strategy decision based on?

Answer 3

The risk management profile

Question 4

Describe the basic offensive plan

Answer 4

1. Take command
2. Identify critical fireground factors
3. Address 2 in/2 out decision prior to entry
4. First line- fast, aggressive interior attack
5. Provide support activities (vent, force entry)
6. Do primary search
7. Second line- back up first/cover opposite side
8. Pumped water
9. Quickly evaluate success and react

Question 5

Describe the basic defensive plan

Answer 5

1. Take command
2. Evaluate fire spread/write-off lost property
3. Identify critical fireground factors
4. Prioritize fire streams (provide big, well placed streams)
5. Pumped water
6. Quick determination on additional resource needs
7. Surround and drown