Structural Fire Attack

• An aggressive, interior attack will be attempted whenever possible.
• All fire control efforts should support the primary search and rapid control of the fire.
• Fire attack will be based upon the following fire control methods:
• Offensive Mode: An offensive attack requires an aggressive interior fire attack. Line officers are responsible for the following:
  • The safety of fire fighters under their supervision
  • Proper use of protective equipment.
  • Obtaining a continuing water supply.
  • Selecting the appropriate line from the options provided on each pumper.
• Defensive Mode: Defensive fire attacks are mounted in those situations that preclude interior attack and the saving of life is not possible or necessary.
• This mode is designed to flow the maximum amount of water in the shortest time.
• Defensive attacks should start with no less than one 2 ½” line.  1 ¾” line should only be used when absolutely necessary.
  • Master streams will be used for a rapid knockdown when possible.
  • The deluge gun may be used.

April 2001