The backup line is a safety net for the crew on the initial attack line. This safety net has two main functions: It provides protection of the primary way out for the initial attack crew, and in the event that the volume of fire overwhelms the initial line, the backup line can move up to provide ... Full Story
Indianapolis Fire Department firefighters make entry at a fully involved residence on Tuesday. One civilian was critically injured and one firefighter suffered minor injuries in the fire thought to have started from a space heater. (Photo Tod Parker/Phototac.com)
The fire attack topic is all about fireground operations, from how firefighters assess and approach a working fire to what tactics they use to knock it down. Use this page to find tips on suppression, ventilation, and hose line deployment in different structure types. Or go in close with helmet cam videos.
