What is the Attack step for a gash cart?

What is the Attack step for a gash cart?

• A. discharge halon, close door
• B. Identify - consider possibility of DG, assess severity
• C. Prepare - halon and fire gloves
• D. Control - dampen down, check area

Answer: (A)

In the Attack phase, the focus is on actively suppressing the fire and securing the space to stop it quickly. Discharging halon directly into the fire area delivers the extinguishing agent that interrupts the chemical reactions sustaining the flame, providing rapid suppression. Closing the door after discharge helps isolate the fire, cutting off ventilation and oxygen supply to slow or halt spread and protect the rest of the cabin while suppression continues. The other actions are preparatory or later containment steps rather than the immediate suppression action required in the Attack phase.

In the Attack phase, the focus is on actively suppressing the fire and securing the space to stop it quickly. Discharging halon directly into the fire area delivers the extinguishing agent that interrupts the chemical reactions sustaining the flame, providing rapid suppression. Closing the door after discharge helps isolate the fire, cutting off ventilation and oxygen supply to slow or halt spread and protect the rest of the cabin while suppression continues. The other actions are preparatory or later containment steps rather than the immediate suppression action required in the Attack phase.