True or False: When performing a backstretch, the rig reaches the hydrant before the fire building.

The statement is false because, in typical fireground operations, the fire apparatus generally arrives at the fire building before reaching the hydrant. The sequence of operations is crucial for effective firefighting, and firefighters are trained to maintain this sequence to maximize their efficiency in suppressing fires.

While there may be exceptional situations where geographic constraints or hydrant locations might cause variation, the standard protocol dictates that the rig's primary concern is to get as close to the fire building as possible while ensuring adequate water supply from the hydrant is also established. Therefore, saying the rig reaches the hydrant before the fire building does not reflect standard practices in firefighting response.