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Tactical Tuesday - Transitional Attack In preparation of this weeks DHS 2013 - Fire Attack first Technical Panel Meeting the tactical Tuesday video looks at the transitional attack. "Transitional Attack", "Softening the Target", and "Quick Water" are all terms which describe using an exterior stream to rapidly cool the interior environment and prevent extension from the involved compartment. The amount of water used is only what is needed to achieve the intended effect of taking the fire from ve

More Transitional Attack training from another large West Coast Dept. LA City Fire Dept. shows us how to get two lines into place quickly. #FastWaterOnTankWater Video credit: LACoFD Training Films Video link: https://vimeo.com/231623961 | SBSK

An aggressive fire attack can be effective — but it must always be balanced against risk versus reward. Key observations in this incident: 🔥 Initial aggressive interior attack 🔄 Tactical adjustment — backing out and redirecting streams to the upper portion of the compartment This is a strong reminder that aggression should never replace decision-making. Tactics must adapt as fire behavior and conditions change. 💬 What indicators would trigger you to change tactics on this fire? 🎥 Video Credi