What should be done if violence occurs after fire service personnel are already operating at an incident?

When violence occurs during an incident response involving fire service personnel, ensuring the safety of the personnel is the highest priority. Withdrawing all fire service personnel to a safe location minimizes their exposure to danger from the violent situation. This action allows for a reevaluation of the circumstances and the implementation of a response that prioritizes safety.

It’s crucial to acknowledge that in a violent scenario, the fire service may not have the authority or capability to engage directly with hostilities, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe distance until the situation is resolved or stabilized by law enforcement. This approach also preserves the integrity of the fire service personnel, allowing for them to return safely to their operations once the area is declared secure.

The other options may not effectively protect the safety of fire service personnel or may involve actions that are beyond their appropriate scope of responsibilities in a violent situation.