Which of the following is a SECONDARY tactic?

• A. Fire Front Following
• B. Check & Go
• C. Prep & Go
• D. Prep & Defend

Answer: (A)

Secondary tactics are actions that support the overall assault and safety plan without directly extinguishing the fire at its source. They provide critical information, coordination, and protection that make the primary attack more effective and safer.

Fire Front Following fits as a secondary tactic because it focuses on watching and tracking the fire’s edge as it moves. By following the fire front, crews gain situational awareness about how quickly the fire is spreading, where heat and flow paths are changing, and where ventilation or additional line placement is needed. This monitoring helps coordinate water application, prevent backdraft or flashover surprises, and protect exposures, all while not directly applying the first attack on the fire itself.

The other described actions are more about immediate entry or defense actions (prepping before entering, or checking conditions before proceeding, or defending exposed areas). These are direct operational moves tied to the current tactic of attack or defense, whereas following the fire front provides the information and safety framework that supports those direct actions.