Which tactic implies that some preparation of the structure may be safely completed prior to resources leaving the area?

Which tactic implies that some preparation of the structure may be safely completed prior to resources leaving the area?

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

Answer: (B)

Prep and Go centers on finishing the essential preparation on a structure before you and the crew depart, with the plan that the prepped structure will fare while resources are away. In this tactic, you complete key protective actions—such as reducing fuel around the structure, closing vents and openings, removing or securing combustible materials, and other ember-prevention steps—and then evacuate as fire weather or fire activity dictates. The goal is to maximize safety for responders by leaving the scene when conditions require, while relying on the prepped structure to withstand ignition threats until help can return or conditions change. This fits situations where immediate life safety takes priority and there’s confidence that the prep performed will improve the structure’s resilience during a limited window of exposure. Other options imply continuing active defense or different operational approaches (for example, staying to defend after prep, focusing on patrol or reconnaissance, or checking conditions before moving again) and do not capture the idea of completing preparatory work and then withdrawing with safety as the priority.

Prep and Go centers on finishing the essential preparation on a structure before you and the crew depart, with the plan that the prepped structure will fare while resources are away. In this tactic, you complete key protective actions—such as reducing fuel around the structure, closing vents and openings, removing or securing combustible materials, and other ember-prevention steps—and then evacuate as fire weather or fire activity dictates. The goal is to maximize safety for responders by leaving the scene when conditions require, while relying on the prepped structure to withstand ignition threats until help can return or conditions change. This fits situations where immediate life safety takes priority and there’s confidence that the prep performed will improve the structure’s resilience during a limited window of exposure.

Other options imply continuing active defense or different operational approaches (for example, staying to defend after prep, focusing on patrol or reconnaissance, or checking conditions before moving again) and do not capture the idea of completing preparatory work and then withdrawing with safety as the priority.