fireground
A fireground is the area surrounding a fire that is actively being worked by emergency responders, primarily firefighters. It is established to provide a safe zone for personnel to operate and to control the spread of the fire. The fireground is typically defined by incident command and marked with cones, tape, or vehicles to delineate entry and exit points and to restrict access to unauthorized individuals.
Within the fireground, specific operational zones are often established. The "hot zone" is the immediate area
The size and layout of the fireground are determined by the nature and severity of the incident,