When should relay operations be shut down?

Relay operations should ideally be shut down from the fire scene first. This prioritizes the safety of the personnel and the integrity of the equipment. When managing a fire scene, it is essential to ensure that all actions are coordinated effectively. If the resources and water supply are no longer required for the incident, shutting down the operations from the fire scene helps to prevent unnecessary use of equipment and reduces the risk of accidents or further incidents.

This approach ensures that all personnel at the scene are accounted for and that the situation is fully under control before shutting down supplemental operations. Ensuring that necessary equipment is still available for additional fire control measures or for the safety of crew members is also crucial, which reinforces the importance of this choice in context to the operational protocols.

In essence, the safety and effective communication on-site necessitate that relay operations cease from the fire scene, allowing for a coherent conclusion to firefighting efforts.