Which option correctly lists the roles that comprise the Attack Group?

• A. Attack Instructor; Back-Up line; RIC; Entry Officer
• B. Attack Instructor only
• C. RIC and Entry Officer
• D. Primary Engine and Rehab/Medical

Answer: (A)

The attack group is defined by four roles that work together to conduct the initial attack safely and effectively. The Attack Instructor leads and supervises the entry and attack, guiding the hands-on crew through the evolution. A Back-Up line provides a second, ready-to-deploy hose line if the primary line needs relief or if conditions change. The Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) is stationed and prepared to perform an emergency rescue if a firefighter becomes trapped or overwhelmed. The Entry Officer controls entry into the structure, monitors conditions, and keeps communication with outside teams and the incident scene. This combination ensures leadership, a ready safety line, emergency rescue capability, and controlled entry, all essential for a well-managed live-fire training evolution.

Options that omit any of these roles, such as only having the Attack Instructor, or pairing RIC and Entry Officer without a lead, don’t provide the complete, safety-focused structure the Attack Group requires. Including functions like Primary Engine or Rehab/Medical belongs to other parts of the operation and not the Attack Group.