Safety, Fire & Survival · Firefighting
When advancing a fire hose toward a fire, the team should:
- AStand fully upright for a better view
- BRun directly into the smoke
- CSpray water on the smoke above their heads
- DStay low, below the heat and smoke layer, and approach from upwind✓ Correct
Explanation
Heat and toxic smoke rise, so staying low keeps the team in cooler, more breathable air. Approaching from upwind (or up-current) keeps smoke and heat blowing away from the attack team. A wide fog pattern can also shield advancing firefighters.
Authority: STCW A-VI/1 Basic Training (fire attack)
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