In Structure Fire SOG Fast Attack Mode, which step is included?

• A. Pass Command to second arriving engine company
• B. Take all necessary forcible entry and forcible exit tools
• C. Begin the primary search
• D. Establish incident name

Answer: (A)

Fast Attack Mode is about rapid, focused fire control while keeping leadership clear and resources organized. A key step in this mode is transferring incident command to the second arriving engine company. When the second engine arrives, having them take over command allows the first engine crew to concentrate on the attack and immediate life-safety actions, while a dedicated incident commander from the second engine coordinates additional resources, communicates with dispatch, and maintains overall scene safety. This clear command handoff prevents overload on the initial IC and keeps the operation moving smoothly as more units come in.

The other items aren’t defined steps of this mode. Forcible-entry tools are used as needed, but not treated as a standalone step in the fast-attack sequence. Beginning the primary search may occur as conditions permit, but it isn’t the specific step highlighted by this mode’s standard procedure. Establishing an incident name is an administrative task, not a tactical step of the fast-attack process.