Which tactic involves using control lines and fixed water sources to establish a hold point and defend structures?

Which tactic involves using control lines and fixed water sources to establish a hold point and defend structures?

• A. Anchor and Hold
• B. Tactical Patrol
• C. Prep and Defend
• D. Connect the dots

Answer: (A)

Anchor and Hold focuses on creating a solid anchor point and building a defensive hold around structures. The anchor gives you a reliable tie-in point for engines and teams, while the hold line defines a boundary that slows or stops the fire from reaching the protected area. Incorporating fixed water sources—like hydrants or other dependable water supplies—lets you maintain a steady flow to defend the structure, keeping pumps fed and water on target even as conditions change. This combination creates a defensible space around the structure and provides a predictable, sustainable water supply to keep protection active. Other tactics may involve patrols, prep work, or linking various actions, but they don’t center on establishing a hold around structures with a steady fixed-water capability in the same way.

Anchor and Hold focuses on creating a solid anchor point and building a defensive hold around structures. The anchor gives you a reliable tie-in point for engines and teams, while the hold line defines a boundary that slows or stops the fire from reaching the protected area. Incorporating fixed water sources—like hydrants or other dependable water supplies—lets you maintain a steady flow to defend the structure, keeping pumps fed and water on target even as conditions change. This combination creates a defensible space around the structure and provides a predictable, sustainable water supply to keep protection active. Other tactics may involve patrols, prep work, or linking various actions, but they don’t center on establishing a hold around structures with a steady fixed-water capability in the same way.