A tactic used when a Safety Zone and TRA are present and adequate time exists to safely prepare a structure for defense prior to the arrival of the fire front is...

A tactic used when a Safety Zone and TRA are present and adequate time exists to safely prepare a structure for defense prior to the arrival of the fire front is...

• A. Check and Go
• B. Prep and Go
• C. Prep and Defend
• D. Tactical Patrol

Answer: (C)

When there is a Safety Zone and TRA and enough time to safely prepare a structure, the tactic is to prep and defend. This approach means actively hardening the structure and surrounding area so it can withstand the approaching fire front, rather than abandoning the site. Actions include preparing a defensible space, securing or closing openings, removing nearby combustibles, clearing the roof and gutters, and ensuring a reliable water supply while a crew stays to apply protection as the fire nears. The idea is to leverage the available safety refuge and time to improve the structure’s chances of survival through on-site defense. This fits the scenario because you have a designated safe place and time to prepare, so defending the structure is preferable to evacuating or simply patrolling.

When there is a Safety Zone and TRA and enough time to safely prepare a structure, the tactic is to prep and defend. This approach means actively hardening the structure and surrounding area so it can withstand the approaching fire front, rather than abandoning the site. Actions include preparing a defensible space, securing or closing openings, removing nearby combustibles, clearing the roof and gutters, and ensuring a reliable water supply while a crew stays to apply protection as the fire nears. The idea is to leverage the available safety refuge and time to improve the structure’s chances of survival through on-site defense. This fits the scenario because you have a designated safe place and time to prepare, so defending the structure is preferable to evacuating or simply patrolling.