Planning
Emergency Preparedness
A California fire department and utility company devised the exercise to underscore National Preparedness Month messaging to plan for disasters
A well-written strategic plan will provide awareness of what’s going on in your specific environment
Following the 9/11 Report, we have continued to struggle with command and communications
What firefighters need to know about size-up, ventilation, fire attack – and when to go defensive
Reviewing the impact of civil unrest, the need to coordinate with other agencies, plus training on active shooter and fire as a weapon
As we wait on additional funding, fire departments must find ways to be efficient with resources
Estimating fire damage on the spot may affect decision-making about entering structures and depth of overhaul operations
4 steps to prepare for a fire involving hazardous or potentially explosive materials
Firefighters must plan the tactical needs for all high-hazard environments in their response area
Ensure the continued success of MIH/CP programs by developing a personal succession plan for your successor
Officials said the pilot program, meant to reduce response times, has been terminated due to lack of use
A new enemy prompts strategy sessions akin to the World War II generals planning for battle
Federal and state agencies have been scrambling to plan for wildland firefighting since the coronavirus took hold in the U.S.
Preparing members for greater responsibility, including serving as the incident commander
Tom Merrill discusses command presence – what it is and why it’s important
Fire Chief
The chief’s most important decisions involve selecting and employing teams of leaders
We need to immediately begin contingency planning for the challenges we may face later this year, while still providing daily operational planning and decision-making
Simple steps to ensure we are prepared for what will likely be a significant wildland fire season
Fire service leaders share their pandemic-focused response plans to help fire departments that need guidance during this demanding time
Emergency Preparedness
Focus on personal, crew, response and scene preparation to support emergency response efforts
Three priorities for fire departments facing the virus surges ahead
It’s time to get serious about long-term plans for navigating the pandemic
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
Car fires that ignite in glass-enclosed and mixed-use structures pose enhanced challenges for fire crews
Diversity
The plan focuses on recruitment of women and minorities and includes changes to the agency’s professional standards
Struggling to keep up with skills may signal that the firefighter’s commitments have exceeded what they can realistically maintain
This method of guided imagination is designed to improve decision-making in real situations that unfold unexpectedly
What firefighters need to know about the features of the FCC and how to properly train on lobby control
Chronicling 50 years of change – and challenging the current generation to consider what’s next
Pennsylvania Turnpike crash underscores importance of MCI planning, unified command efforts and rehab services for long-duration events
Preplanning the contents and building construction, while performing walk-throughs and training, builds confidence in responding to these low-frequency events
