Essentials 6th Edition - Attack a structure fire using a direct, indirect, or combination attack

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This skill video demonstrates the steps for suppressing an interior structure fire using the direct, indirect, and combination attack methods.
Direct Attack Method
1. Confirm order with officer to attack fire.
2. Don appropriate PPE, including SCBA.
3. Ensure PPE and SCBA have been checked by safety officer.
4. Select the proper attack hoseline and nozzle based on the location and size of the fire.
5. Deploy and advance uncharged attack hoseline as directed by supervisor.
6. Don SCBA facepiece, activate air supply, and activate PASS device when attack hoseline is in place.
7. Signal the pump operator when ready for water.
8. Open nozzle to purge air, ensure that water has reached the nozzle, and then close the nozzle.
9. When ordered, enter the structure and advance to the seat of the fire while crouching or crawling, extinguishing any fires that are encountered.
10. Cool hot gases overhead as needed when accessing a shielded fire using short applications of water fog.
11. Using a straight or solid stream or a narrow fog pattern, direct the water onto the base of the fire.
12. Observe fire conditions.
13. Shut off nozzle when fire is extinguished.
14. Report to officer completion of task.
Indirect Attack Method
1. Confirm order with officer to attack fire.
2. Don appropriate PPE, including SCBA.
3. Ensure PPE and SCBA have been checked by safety officer.
4. Select the proper attack hoseline and nozzle based on the location and size of the fire.
5. Deploy and advance uncharged attack hoseline as directed by supervisor.
6. Don SCBA facepiece, activate air supply, and activate PASS device when attack hoseline is in place.
7. Signal the pump operator when ready for water.
8. Open nozzle to purge air and ensure that water has reached the nozzle.
9. Select correct fog pattern, and close the nozzle.
10. When ordered, enter the structure and advance toward the seat of the fire while crouching or crawling, extinguishing any fires that are encountered.
11. Cool hot gases overhead as needed when accessing a shielded fire using short applications of water fog
12. When in place, open nozzle and direct fog pattern toward the ceiling and upper area of the walls.
13. Close the interior door to the room allowing the steam to develop. Crack the door to observe the conditions.
14. Continue to apply water to the compartment linings (walls and ceiling) until fire is reduced.
15. Shut nozzle off when fire is extinguished.
16. Report completion of task to supervisor.
Combination Attack Method
1. Confirm order with officer to attack fire.
2. Don appropriate PPE, including SCBA
3. Ensure PPE and SCBA have been checked by safety officer.
4. Select the proper attack hoseline and nozzle based on the location and size of the fire.
5. Deploy and advance uncharged attack hoseline as directed by supervisor.
6. Don SCBA facepiece, activate air supply, and activate PASS device when attack hoseline is in place.
7. Signal the pump operator when ready for water.
8. Open nozzle to purge air and ensure that water has reached the nozzle.
9. Select correct fog pattern and close nozzle.
10. When ordered, enter the structure and advance toward the seat of the fire while crouching or crawling, extinguishing any fires that are encountered.
11. Cool hot gases overhead as needed when accessing a shielded fire using short applications of water fog.
12. When in place, open nozzle and direct fog pattern toward the upper edge of the fire at the ceiling level.
13. Use a T, Z, or O pattern, moving the fire stream from high to low.
14. Shut off the nozzle when the room begins to darken.
15. Apply water using the direct attack method as needed.
16. Shut off nozzle when fire is extinguished.
17. Report to officer completion of task.