FEATURED INCIDENT COMMAND COVERAGE
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
Building agile leaders who can make decisions at the point of action, even in uncertain and rapidly changing environments
From windshield box alarms to command post practice, these drills solidify your command skills
It’s time to go beyond the free-flowing storytelling to maximize our after-action reviews
Focusing on command post location, VES tactics, high-rise incidents and mayday events
Simple steps to maintain composure when the scene is anything but routine
“Take care of your troops and they will take care of you” and other military command lessons applied to the fire service
A firsthand account of not understanding the burden of command
INCIDENT COMMAND NEWS AND TRAINING RESOURCES
A natural gas-fed roof fire sent thick black smoke over downtown Raleigh but was extinguished in about 30 minutes
Putting to rest the idea that safety culture and aggressive tactics are mutually exclusive
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership
Norwalk firefighters faced heavy fire and severe conditions in a Golden Hill Street blaze
The report details how 12 simultaneous wildfires spread across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, providing new time lapse visualizations and data to help improve future wildfire preparedness and response
A blaze at the Novelis aluminum plant threatens recovery efforts already underway from an earlier fire that disrupted the auto industry’s aluminum supply
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
