202.02B Defensive Strategy

Questions and Answers

Which element is NOT included in an effective defensive strategy?

Assess potential for offensive attack (correct)

Protect exposures

Identify what is lost

Write it off

What should be done with hose lines if retreat is being delayed and staying in the building is unsafe?

Continue fighting the fire from that position

Secure the hose lines and hold position

Transport the hose lines to a safer location

Abandon the hose lines (correct)

What does the term 'FIRE UNDER CONTROL' signify?

The fire is completely out

All personnel have evacuated the area

The building has been declared structurally safe

The forward progress of the fire has been stopped (correct)

What is the recommended standard master stream flow for defensive operations?

750 GPM Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when attempting to protect exposures during a defensive operation?

Assess the appropriate position for protection Signup and view all the answers

How should the announcement of a defensive strategy change be communicated?

As Emergency Traffic Signup and view all the answers

What should crews do upon changing from an offensive to a defensive strategy?

Account for their crew and notify their Sector Officer Signup and view all the answers

In a defensive strategy, when should attention be shifted from exposure protection to controlling the main body of the fire?

Once exposure protection is sufficiently established Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Defensive Strategy Overview

A defensive strategy indicates a transition from offensive attack due to the risks involved.
Essential components of an effective defensive strategy include identifying losses, writing them off, and protecting vulnerabilities.

Announcement and Withdrawal Procedures

The shift to defensive strategy is communicated as Emergency Traffic.
All personnel must withdraw to a safe distance from the structure.
Captains are responsible for accounting for their crews and reporting their status to Sector Officers.
Sector Officers relay crew status to Command.
A Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) is required upon transitioning from offensive to defensive operations.

Tactical Adjustments During Transition

Interior lines must be retracted and moved when changing tactics.
Crews should retreat with hose lines if safety allows; otherwise, hose lines may be abandoned.
Identification of immediate and potential exposures is critical for protection.

Exposure Protection Strategies

Evaluate and coordinate the ability to defend exposures based on the overall risk management plan.
Controlling the main body of fire is crucial to assist in exposure protection.
Master streams are the most effective tactic during defensive operations, with a standard flow rate of at least 750 GPM.
Adjustments to flow rates may vary based on specific incident circumstances.

Fire Control Definition and Communication

“FIRE UNDER CONTROL” indicates the fire's forward progress has halted; however, it does not signify complete extinguishment.
Command must communicate "FIRE UNDER CONTROL" to Alarm, which then records the times.
A PAR report must be initiated from all involved sectors and crews post-control announcement.
If defensive measures were in place from the onset, Command will inform Alarm that primary searches for affected structures will not occur.

Description

This quiz explores the key elements of a defensive strategy, focusing on the transition from an offensive to a defensive approach. Participants will learn about identifying losses, protecting exposures, and implementing protocols during emergencies. Test your understanding of these crucial strategies.