Definition & Operational Usage
Fire behavior refers to the way fire reacts to its environment, including how it spreads, the materials it consumes, and the heat it generates. Understanding fire behavior is essential for predicting fire spread and determining safe tactics for suppression and rescue operations. Factors such as fuel type, weather conditions, and topography significantly influence fire behavior.
Category context: Core tactics, command, suppression, ventilation, search, and water supply terminology used on the fireground.
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