A hose stream directed at the ceiling from a doorway during an attack is classified as what type of attack?

When a hose stream is directed at the ceiling from a doorway during an attack, it is classified as an indirect attack. This method involves aiming water at surfaces above the fire, such as the ceiling, to create a cooling effect and to suppress the fire by forcing it to go outward or upward, thereby reducing its intensity.

The rationale behind this technique is that it helps to cool the upper layers of hot gases and creates steam, which can help to extinguish the fire by displacing oxygen and reducing temperatures. It is particularly useful in scenarios where direct application of water on the fire isn't immediately possible or safe, such as when the fire is too intense or when visibility is severely compromised.

This approach contrasts with direct attacks, where water is aimed directly at the seat of the fire, and offensive strategies that indicate a more aggressive approach to putting out the fire versus the more protective and defensive measures described by indirect attacks.