What is the duty of the Attack Instructor?

• A. Supervises the attack team and directs the fire attack
• B. Supervises the Back-Up team
• C. Monitors interior/exterior conditions
• D. Maintains rehab operations

Answer: (A)

Directing the live-fire attack and guiding the attack team is the key duty of the Attack Instructor. This role stays with the nozzle team to lead entry, control, and advancement of the hose line, and to make sure water is applied effectively and safely. The Attack Instructor gives clear commands, coordinates how the team moves, and communicates with the Incident Commander and other crew leaders to keep the operation progressing while maintaining safety. Other duties, like overseeing the Back-Up team, monitoring interior and exterior conditions, or running rehab, are handled by different positions, so they aren’t the primary focus of the Attack Instructor. In this context, supervising the attack team and directing the fire attack is the essential function.