You can also effect rescue through extinguishment. Accomplish this with the initial attack line, which saves lives by controlling the fire by stopping the smoke production. Quick water on the fire equates to a better chance of survival for occupants. Firefighters must also place the line between the fire and possible victims.
If rescue is not an issue, then fire suppression becomes your priority, which is accomplished by stretching and advancing the appropriate line for extinguishment. If staffing is minimal, then commit the staffing to the initial attack line. The mentality on the attack line should be "kill the fire, completely extinguish it." To accomplish extinguishment, the flow has to exceed the British thermal units generated. Positioning the line, stream selection, and understanding fire behavior are critical to the extinguishment. Limiting ventilation affects fire propagation and can also aid with extinguishment. So, when the line is committed to the interior for fire attack, door control is vital. If staffing allows, commit a firefighter to door control and slacking hose for the advance.
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