FEATURED COMMAND CONTENT
A practical guide to expanding the command structure, maintaining situational awareness and keeping the IC focused on strategy
A six-part documentary series captures command operations, search efforts and the people behind the response
Back to basics – sounding and walking on the roof, using roof ladders, working from an aerial, cutting the hole and punching through
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
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
How FDNY leaders managing an unprecedented long-term operation learned to trust outside support from the Southwest Incident Management Team — “the tree people”
Prepare your crews today for the emergencies they will face tomorrow
A judge upheld a jury’s finding that Rock Falls fire officials were liable in Lt. Garrett Ramos’ 2021 death
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