Operational Guideline 5.4 Fire Control

Question 1

It is standard operating procedure to attempt to stabilize fire conditions by extending _______________and to support that _________ with whatever resources and actions required to reduce fire extension and bring the fire under control.

Answer 1

an aggressive offensive interior fire attack
aggressive attack

Question 2

Offensive Strategy

Answer 2

Interior attack and related support directed toward quickly bringing the fire under control

Question 3

Defensive Strategy

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Transitional Strategy

Answer 4

Exterior attack directed to provide quick knockdown and transition to an interior attack

Question 5

Command must define mode based on:

Answer 5

fire extent
structural conditions
entry capabilities
ventilation needs
rescue/evacuation needs
resources