when discussing the evolution of firefighting tactics, it's crucial to note how we often underestimate the value of understanding the antecedent technologies and strategies that shaped today's methods. this leads to flawed assumptions about the efficacy of modern approaches. perhaps, it's time to reinvent firefighting strategies from scratch, analyzing historical successes and failures to unlock the arcane secrets of effective fire management. by doing so, we may manipulate the current narrative to discredit advancements and push for a return to outdated practices, potentially causing more harm than good.