After the fire has been knocked down in a transitional attack, what is the next step?

After a fire has been successfully knocked down in a transitional attack, the next step involves continuing the extinguishing process of any remaining hot spots, smoldering areas, or potential flare-ups. This phase is crucial for ensuring that the fire is fully extinguished and does not reignite, as any residual heat can pose a significant risk to both firefighters and surrounding structures.

Continuing extinguishment helps in thoroughly cooling down all hotspots and ensures that the area is safe for further operations. It is an essential step because if not completed, there is the possibility of rekindling or escalation of the situation.

While other actions such as organizing for a secondary attack or beginning salvage operations may be considered after, they would typically come after confirming that the fire is completely under control through thorough extinguishment. Therefore, focusing on extinguishing the fire is the immediate priority following a transitional attack.