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Permalink Reply by Engineco913 on January 26, 2009 at 7:06am

Too many variables to call a direct and or indirect attack without seeing the building and knowing what it is. Sometimes the best attack is through fire code enforcement.

Permalink Reply by Tony P on January 26, 2009 at 7:26am

As has been said. Too many variables. There is no single answer to your question.

Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on January 26, 2009 at 7:29am

Depends on the individual case...there is no one answer to anything in the Fire Service.....Primary concern is for the preservation of life...and of course Firefighter safety.....Paul

Permalink Reply by T.J. on January 26, 2009 at 7:52am

I agree with you all, not enough info to go on.

Permalink Reply by FETC on January 26, 2009 at 8:25am

FF Dison, I am curious because you stated your department uses the indirect attack. This statement and/or comment is physically impossible. So what your saying is you never spray water at the base of a fire? When searching the building and coming upon a room fire, you never just put it out? What you are saying is you locate a fire and then; on purpose; only direct that hose stream at the ceiling above and bank it down.

Permalink Reply by T.J. on January 26, 2009 at 9:37am

Remember FETC your talking to a FF with 3 years of fire behind his belt. He's mixed up with what he's saying.

Permalink Reply by BillySFCVFD on January 26, 2009 at 10:11am

Whoa everyone. This young man is just looking for info even thou he used ambiguity. Let's not slam him, he probably gets that at the fire house. Make him feel welcome and show him that, then mentor him. TCSS

Permalink Reply by Firefighter Nation WebChief on January 26, 2009 at 10:17am

This thread is closed since a few users had nothing constructive to offer other than sarcasm

Generally, several posters have it right though -- there's no single answer (or even just a few) to this question, since it all depends on the situation and a million variables. Please be more specific when posting questions in the forums.