Which Tactical Action may be used on fast moving incidents when there are adequate resources but the aim is to control or steer the head and shoulders of the fire to a desired point?

Which Tactical Action may be used on fast moving incidents when there are adequate resources but the aim is to control or steer the head and shoulders of the fire to a desired point?

• A. Bump and Run
• B. Fire Front Following
• C. Anchor and Hold
• D. Take Cover

Answer: (A)

When a fire is moving quickly, the best way to influence where it travels is to manage the head and shoulders—the leading edge—so it moves toward a planned point rather than pressing ahead unchecked. Bump and run fits this situation: you place yourself up ahead of the head and apply a controlled action that nudges the flame front toward your target, then you retire to a safe position as the burned area becomes a natural barrier. This approach uses the fire’s own energy to shape its path, provided you have enough resources to execute it safely. It’s different from simply following the front, which keeps pace with the fire without steering it; or anchoring and holding, which tries to stop progress at a fixed spot; or taking cover, which retreats from active control.

When a fire is moving quickly, the best way to influence where it travels is to manage the head and shoulders—the leading edge—so it moves toward a planned point rather than pressing ahead unchecked. Bump and run fits this situation: you place yourself up ahead of the head and apply a controlled action that nudges the flame front toward your target, then you retire to a safe position as the burned area becomes a natural barrier. This approach uses the fire’s own energy to shape its path, provided you have enough resources to execute it safely. It’s different from simply following the front, which keeps pace with the fire without steering it; or anchoring and holding, which tries to stop progress at a fixed spot; or taking cover, which retreats from active control.