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On-demand: The command blueprint: Build the system, lead the fireground

From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command

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Access this on-demand webinar by completing the “Watch this FireRescue1 on-demand webinar” box on this page!

This FireRescue1 webinar will show you how to create structured, repeatable command systems that help you make clear, consistent decisions under pressure.

Join our expert panel in addressing:

  • What strong command presence looks like
  • How to build command systems, from pre-arrival assignments and go/no-go decision-making to managing personnel, divisions and mutual aid
  • Where to position the command post
  • The role of checklists and technology in keeping your operation scalable and under control
  • Command training at all levels

Whether you’re a company officer stepping up to command or a chief refining your playbook, this session offers practical steps to stack the deck in your favor through preparation, process and discipline.

Meet the speakers

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  • Chief Jason Caughey serves as fire chief of the Laramie County Fire Authority (LCFA) in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
  • Kristopher T. Blume serves as the fire chief of the Meridian (Idaho) Fire Department.
  • Nicol Juratovac serves as an assistant chief with the San Francisco Fire Department.
  • Trevor Frodge serves as the bureau chief of training for the West Chester Fire Department in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio.

About the sponsor: Pulsara

Pulsara is a healthcare communications and logistics platform that enables fast, secure communication during patient events. From routine patient alerts to managing large-scale emergencies, Pulsara scales to meet your dynamic communication needs, seamlessly connecting every responder and clinician. Using a smartphone or mobile device, crews can instantly alert downstream members of the care team with vital patient information via live audio/video calls, secure messaging, images, recorded audio, and more. One Tool. Every Day. Regardless of Event. Discover more at Pulsara.com.

Access this on-demand webinar by completing the “Watch this FireRescue1 on-demand webinar” box on this page!

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