FEATURED COMMAND CONTENT
A practical guide to expanding the command structure, maintaining situational awareness and keeping the IC focused on strategy
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
San Bernardino County Medic Engine 313 arrives to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a single-story house in Victorville
Firefighters rescued a trapped occupant from a second floor, using coordinated search, ladder and hoseline operations to bring the victim to safety
Fairfax County uses a modular training to develop battalion chiefs’ command skills
Preparing to perform before, during and after the call
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
ADDITIONAL INCIDENT COMMAND NEWS AND TRAINING RESOURCES
A rapid intervention crew rescued two Fort Worth firefighters after wind-driven flames and intense heat overtook crews operating on the second floor of a burning home
Two Tulsa firefighters suffered burns after becoming trapped inside a burning warehouse, prompting a mayday and rescue by a rapid intervention crew
FDNY officials said two vehicles parked at fire hydrants delayed crews by several minutes as flames spread rapidly through the building’s cockloft
Toledo firefighters battled flames, hazardous materials and a partial building collapse at Brent Industries as crews worked to account for two missing employees
Firefighters battled extreme heat, steep terrain and spreading flames to keep the Lebanon-area fire from reaching another structure
A 2026 lumber mill fire reinforces the lesson that silo construction and contents must be identified before crews commit to suppression tactics