OP 5200 Structure Defense

Question 1

3 Structure Defense Triage Categories

Answer 1

Non-Threatened
Threatened Defensible
Threatened Non-Defensible

Question 2

Threatened Non-Defensible

Answer 2

Lack Safety Zones / TRA
Poor Access / Egress
No defensible space
every exposed to the fire front

Question 3

Threatened Defensible

Answer 3

May have safety zone / TRA
Sufficient Access / egress
Construction / space may require tactics (removing fuels/ combustibles.)
Neutral fire passage impact.

Question 4

Non-Threatened structure

Answer 4

Safety Zone / TRA
Construction features
defensible space
access/egress clear

Question 5

Structure defense hose line policy

Answer 5

2 staffing on defensive hose lines

Question 6

What % of structure involved do we disengage?

Answer 6

25% or more considered non-defensible.

Question 7

7 Structure defense tactics

Answer 7

Check and go
Prep and go
Prep and defend
Fire front following
Tactical Patrol
Bump and run
Anchor and hold

Question 8

Check and go described

Answer 8

Check for life threats
Occupants
Assist with evacuation.

Question 9

Prep and Go described

Answer 9

Prepare structure to stand alone.

Question 10

Prep and defend described

Answer 10

Remain in safe are till fire passes.
Advance 
Search for victims
Perimeter control
Extinguish spot fires
Control hot spots.

Question 11

Tactical Patrol described

Answer 11

Patrol area after main fire has passed.
Extinguish hot spots
Secondary ignitions
hazards - power lines, trees, etc.

Question 12

Bump and Run described

Answer 12

Move ahead of the fire.
extinguish spot fires
remain mobile
Constantly identify safety zones & TRAs

Question 13

Anchor and Hold described

Answer 13

Water supply established
Use control lines/ large water streams
extinguish structures, pretreat exposures
spot safely
prevent conflagration