- Preventing a fire in the first place is always better than fighting it.
- However, the aim is to extinguish it while it is in its “local” state, i.e. it should not have spread to other compartments or machinery/equipment.
- At the same time it is a very important consideration that the fire fighters must not be exposed to an unacceptable degree of risk. Response time is therefore critical.
A Gard news sources says that a delayed response to a fire can be fatal for the fire team.
Consequences of a...https://mfame.guru/response-time-critical-in-fighting-a-fire-accident/