Which two primary ARFF fire attack strategies exist and when is each used?

• A. Offensive strategy for direct interior attack and rescue when conditions permit; Defensive strategy for exterior attack when interior entry is unsafe or occupants cannot be reached
• B. Offensive strategy for interior attack only; Defensive strategy for exterior attack only
• C. Hybrid approach combining interior and exterior operations from the start
• D. Exterior attack from the outside, with no interior entry ever attempted

Answer: (A)