Status of fire or incident
Going
Any fire expanding in a certain direction or directions. (Spreading at the perimeter
of the fire)
Contained
A fire is contained when its spread has been halted but may be still burning
freely within the perimeter. Further work is required to bring the fire under
control.
Controlled (or Under Control)
The time at which the complete perimeter of a fire is secured and no breakaway
is expected. The fire only requires patrolling.
Safe
A fire is safe when it can be left without further patrol.
