Which tactic moves resources ahead of the fire front in the spotting zone to extinguish spot fires and defend structures?

Which tactic moves resources ahead of the fire front in the spotting zone to extinguish spot fires and defend structures?

• A. Prep and Defend
• B. Tactical Patrol
• C. Anchor and Hold
• D. Bump and Run

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is using forward, rapid action to tackle new spot fires before they grow and threaten structures. Bump and run involves moving resources ahead of the main fire front into the spotting zone, quickly locating and extinguishing spot fires while they’re small, and then repositioning as conditions change. This approach directly targets the immediate danger created by embers that have started fires beyond the head, reducing the chance those spots will coalesce and breach defensible space around structures. It relies on swift deployment, situational awareness, and concise, aggressive suppression. Prep and defend focuses on preparing defenses around structures to ride out the fire, rather than proactively chasing spot fires ahead of the front. Tactical patrol emphasizes detecting and assessing spot fires so suppression can be guided, but doesn’t specify advancing into the spotting zone to extinguish them. Anchor and hold centers on establishing and maintaining a fixed line to stop spread, not on moving forward to deal with new spots.

The idea being tested is using forward, rapid action to tackle new spot fires before they grow and threaten structures. Bump and run involves moving resources ahead of the main fire front into the spotting zone, quickly locating and extinguishing spot fires while they’re small, and then repositioning as conditions change. This approach directly targets the immediate danger created by embers that have started fires beyond the head, reducing the chance those spots will coalesce and breach defensible space around structures. It relies on swift deployment, situational awareness, and concise, aggressive suppression.

Prep and defend focuses on preparing defenses around structures to ride out the fire, rather than proactively chasing spot fires ahead of the front. Tactical patrol emphasizes detecting and assessing spot fires so suppression can be guided, but doesn’t specify advancing into the spotting zone to extinguish them. Anchor and hold centers on establishing and maintaining a fixed line to stop spread, not on moving forward to deal with new spots.