Definition & Operational Usage
A fire attack line is a hose line specifically designated for the direct application of water or other extinguishing agents onto a fire, typically operated by firefighters at the scene. These lines are crucial for suppressing flames and protecting exposures, and their deployment is often coordinated within the Incident Command System (ICS) framework. Not to be confused with a supply line, which delivers water to the attack line, fire attack lines are prioritized based on the fire's location, intensity, and the overall strategy of the operation.
Category context: Core tactics, command, suppression, ventilation, search, and water supply terminology used on the fireground.
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