FEATURED INCIDENT COMMAND COVERAGE
Focusing on command post location, VES tactics, high-rise incidents and mayday events
While there may be fire engines and a firehouse, sometimes we are just fooling the public – and ourselves
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
While not the preferred method of ventilation in the modern era, horizontal ventilation remains a valid option in some circumstances
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
A firsthand account of not understanding the burden of command
In buildings with additional fortification, it’s critical for crews to utilize forcible entry skills to establish sufficient entry and exit points
How high-tech tools impact incident organization, safety, decision-making and data collection
Best practices for using built-in fire protection systems
ICs must base their decisions on experience, lessons learned and the intel coming in from crewmembers
INCIDENT COMMAND NEWS AND TRAINING RESOURCES
More than 200 firefighters, lifeguards and police officers poured in from Oceanside and nearby cities to help extinguish the fire
First-arriving Brooklyn companies faced fire on two floors extending into an exposure
Miami firefighters found occupants above the boarded-up first-floor
The Firehouse Winery restaurant took over the quarters of the Liberty Hose Company after the department relocated
Firefighters battled a fire involving the attic, roof at the Timberline Lodge featured in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film
Two children were killed when a suspected drunk driver crashed into the Berlin Township building where the party was hosted
COMMAND POST MANAGEMENT FOR NEW OFFICERS
In this four-part video series, Chief Marc Bashoor provides an overview of command post management for new officers.
Bringing calm to chaos: Command post management for new officers, Part 1
6:20
It’s all about location: Command post management, Part 2
6:02
Running the scene: Command post management, Part 3
9:16
Learning to relax: Command post management, Part 4
10:29
ABOUT THE SPONSOR: PULSARA
Pulsara ONE, FREE Out-of-Hospital Communications between EMS and the ED
Pulsara’s easy-to-adopt communication platform connects EMS to the hospital with a tap, leaving behind archaic technologies that slow critical care coordination. Our platform seamlessly coordinates communication between the field (EMTs and paramedics) and between hospital staff (RNs, MDs, Techs, etc.) to improve the treatment times and outcomes for critical care patients. Pulsara’s feature-rich mobile platform uses video chat, audio clips, instant messages, images, data, and benchmarks to help teams treat their patients faster.
Pulsara’s easy-to-adopt communication platform connects EMS to the hospital with a tap, leaving behind archaic technologies that slow critical care coordination. Our platform seamlessly coordinates communication between the field (EMTs and paramedics) and between hospital staff (RNs, MDs, Techs, etc.) to improve the treatment times and outcomes for critical care patients. Pulsara’s feature-rich mobile platform uses video chat, audio clips, instant messages, images, data, and benchmarks to help teams treat their patients faster.
Building muscle memory eases stress during critical emergencies
Departments can play a large role in supporting the health and safety of underserved residents
This platform helps ensure consistent and reliable communication when it matters most
Colorado Springs Fire Department has significantly improved patient outcomes thanks to Pulsara
