"Anchor and Hold" is a tactic utilizing control lines and large water streams from fixed water supplies in an attempt to stop fire spread. The goal is to extinguish structure fires, protect exposures, and reduce ember production. Anchor and hold can be referred to as taking a stand to stop the progression of the fire. Anchor and hold tactics are more effective in urban neighborhoods where the fire is spreading from house to house. Establishing an anchor and hold line requires considerable planning and effort and utilizes both fixed and mobile resources.

-Fixed engines should be spotted in safe areas where they can safely withstand any fire situation.
-Mobile engines or task forces can engage in individual structure defense actions or perimeter control and resupply from fixed water sources.
-Mobile engines should be prepared to re-deploy to other areas should the fire escape the anchor and hold line.
-Hand crew strike teams should be deployed to construct fire control lines wherever needed and conduct firing operations.
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