Bump and Run is used for

Bump and Run is used for

• A. To prevent structure-structure ignition
• B. Structure defense
• C. Extinguish spot fires down wind ahead of the fire front
• D. Contain areas of multiple spots and connect those areas forming a contained perimeter

Answer: (C)

Bump and run targets spot fires that have jumped ahead of the main fire and uses a quick attack to extinguish or burn out fuels downwind ahead of the front. The idea is to create a black area between the spot fire and the main fire so the fire can’t cross forward, effectively stopping the spread before the main head reaches it. This tactic is used because embers can start fires ahead of the main front, and a rapid intervention can prevent those spots from growing into a larger threat. It’s not about protecting a structure, nor about forming a perimeter around multiple spots; it’s specifically about fast, direct action on spot fires downwind ahead of the front to neutralize them.

Bump and run targets spot fires that have jumped ahead of the main fire and uses a quick attack to extinguish or burn out fuels downwind ahead of the front. The idea is to create a black area between the spot fire and the main fire so the fire can’t cross forward, effectively stopping the spread before the main head reaches it. This tactic is used because embers can start fires ahead of the main front, and a rapid intervention can prevent those spots from growing into a larger threat. It’s not about protecting a structure, nor about forming a perimeter around multiple spots; it’s specifically about fast, direct action on spot fires downwind ahead of the front to neutralize them.