"On Scene; Two Story Wood Frame, visible fire, extending, on the number two floor"....
You have a structure fire located within Type V Residential occupancy. The structure is a duplex occupancy, with both dwellings occupied. Numerous power and utility lines transverse at street side.

The structure was built in 1932 and is a typical Four Corner Design with a pyramid roof. The fire (A-B quad) is extending from the room of origin into the interior hallway and is observed upon arrival to have extended through the window. It’s an afternoon, manpower and alarm assignment resources are what (you) typically have.

The hydrant is located across the street (arrow location).

Discuss the characteristics expected by a building and occupancy of this type.?
What is the projected fire behavior and travel paths?
What tactical options are available to you to implement?
What is the safety risk profile?

Share any pertinent experiences or lessons-learned you may have had in similar structures...