FEATURED COMMAND CONTENT
Connectivity has never been better; the challenge now is filtering the noise, establishing priorities and making better decisions under pressure
Stockton Engine 2 firefighters switched from a 2½-inch line to a deck gun when a gate slowed their attack, knocking down heavy fire before it spread to a neighboring business
The presence of senior leadership can either strengthen the command system or unintentionally destabilize it
Albuquerque Engine 5 video highlights fireground priorities, including rapid offensive operations, strategic hoseline deployment and integrating primary search with fire attack
Tips for fireground communications – and why silence can be golden
How to control emotions, use technology and “practice perfect” to enhance fireground communications
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
This checklist is designed to level-up your critical fireground communications and set the tone for the entire incident
A Lawrence firefighter pulled a trapped man through a window as crews from multiple departments battled a large fire for hours
How to reduce radio congestion, strengthen situational awareness and improve multiagency coordination
Andrew Klein details the terrifying fire that changed his life, plus how he’s managing his mental health
The three are in stable condition after an explosion during a house fire on Whidbey Island that destroyed two homes
A massive blaze at the Allentown riverfront factory spread to nearby homes, forced evacuations, prompted a shelter-in-place order and knocked out power to thousands