CAL FIRE Fire Captain Practice Test

The main idea being tested is how crews rapidly assess a portion of the fire and keep moving to build containment. Check and Go is the tactic that embodies this approach: reach a point on the fire’s edge, quickly look for hazards, embers, or a potential hot spot, and if conditions allow, proceed to the next section to continue the attack. This keeps the operation running at a steady pace and helps cover more ground with safety in mind, which is crucial when resources are limited and time matters.

Bump and Run, in contrast, suggests a short, abrupt advance followed by retreat in response to danger, which isn’t the standard steady forward progress used to gain containment. Fire Front Following means staying with the current fire edge rather than advancing ahead to set up new containment, and Tactical Patrol is more about monitoring a line after it’s established to catch hotspots, not the primary method for moving forward on fresh ground.