Incident Command
The FireRescue1 incident command resource page offers in-depth information about incident command principles, crew and resource deployment, best practices related to incident action plans and size-ups, training for specialized fireground teams, plus the latest news about incidents involving command issues.
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Three Philadelphia rowhouses collapsed after a fire and explosion in Nicetown, leaving one person dead and two others hospitalized
A massive blaze at The Cooper apartments challenged Fort Worth firefighters, highlighting how modern construction materials can complicate firefighting efforts
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Boston EMS reported that four people were transported to the hospital—two of them in critical condition—while two others received treatment at the scene
Occupants were trying to jump from windows when Detroit firefighters arrived at the early-morning explosion
Two people died and six others were hospitalized after an early morning fire broke out at a Centennial assisted-living facility
Syracuse firefighters rushed into the former Sisters of St. Francis convent, battling flames on the fourth floor, but were forced to retreat just minutes before the roof began to collapse
Prince George’s County firefighters faced fire on two floors of the three-story garden apartment
Allentown firefighters rescued a trapped resident during a three-alarm rowhome fire that extended into other homes
The $1 million custom rig includes dedicated space for command and research functions
Boston Fire Commissioner Paul Burke said the fire could burn for days due to the deep piles of construction materials inside
Flames spread through the cockloft of adjoining buildings, forcing firefighters into an exterior attack after a ceiling collapse
More than 70 first responders were recognized for their work during the collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport, highlighting the crucial role of regional emergency cooperation
How to safely mitigate incidents with half-stories
Someone needs to step up, but who takes that step will depend on your staffing
“We do enter vacants, we do not enter Code X,” PIO John Marsh said about the policy during the rowhome fire on North Fulton Avenue
Two firefighters were injured and two structures damaged during the latest of several fires on Long Island
Tampa firefighters faced smoke billowing from the 19th floor of a commercial building under construction and no working elevators
A Miami firefighter was hospitalized in stable condition after falling through a floor while another firefighter sustained second-degree burns
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
Two firefighters were injured in a flash fire involving a dust collector at Columbine High School
Communication and command failures were key in fatal Florida fire that killed Loretta Pickard
Whether it’s conducted on the fly after an incident or as a formal sit-down, intentional after-action reviews serve to level-up training and spur discussion among members
Footage from the battalion chief’s vehicle shows Hutchinson firefighters running as the auto parts store exploded
Lynn firefighters faced 20 mph winds, burning power lines and heavy fire in the rear of the triple-decker extending into the church
The Camden shredding facility said the Li-ion battery was “undetectably concealed within scrap metal”
A firefighter became disoriented and transmitted a mayday while in the basement of a burning commercial structure
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Explosions were heard coming from the 560,000-square-foot factory in Abington Township that makes bolts and fasteners for airplanes
Rescue crews endured freezing waters, jet fuel exposure and trauma while recovering victims from the Potomac River
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and the community’s determination to honor the 19 fallen firefighters
Binghamton Firefighter John “JR” Gaudet was known as “the kind of firefighter you could always count on”
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The fire took two hours to get under control and had extended into two a Buddhist temple and another exposure
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