Which statement best describes the Check & Go tactic?

• A. It is used when there is no safety zone or TRA and resources cannot prep; evaluate occupants and assist evacuation.
• B. It is used when there is a safety zone present.
• C. It is used only after a structure is fully protected.
• D. It requires immediate water application.

Answer: (A)

Check and Go is a rapid, life-saving approach used when there is no established safety zone or TRA and you can’t preplan or prep resources. The idea is to quickly locate occupants in danger and move them to safety, rather than conducting a full interior search or a prolonged defensive/offensive operation. The emphasis is on a fast, low-risk action that prioritizes getting people out while other teams focus on fire control and protecting exposures.

That’s why the best statement is that it’s used when there is no safety zone or TRA and resources cannot prep, with the goal of evaluating occupants and assisting their evacuation. If a safety zone were available or there were time to prepare, other tactics would apply; immediate water application is not the hallmark of this approach.