In buildings with additional fortification, it’s critical for crews to utilize forcible entry skills to establish sufficient entry and exit points
How high-tech tools impact incident organization, safety, decision-making and data collection
Best practices for using built-in fire protection systems
UL’s FSRI studies underscore the need for smart size-ups, quick thinking and aggressive action
Before committing to a decision on scene, consider your justification for the choice and the feasibility of success, then identify possible solutions and alternatives
Following the 9/11 Report, we have continued to struggle with command and communications
Outside of formal consolidation, there are useful ways to improve coordination through common dispatch centers, training standards and ICS
How the branches, groups and volunteers for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend work together to support the families of fallen firefighters
Common questions about when firefighters in bunker gear and SCBA can make a save and when to wait for the hazmat team
Go/no-go decisions are often the toughest for ICs managing expanding incident types
INCIDENT COMMAND NEWS AND TRAINING RESOURCES
Tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline on I-95 in Norwalk was involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer and a car
A fire in a Brooklyn supermarket quickly extended into residential structures
Allentown firefighters faced fire on the third floor of an end unit that was extending into the exposures
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Eight Spokane firefighters were inside when the roof of the US Bank building collapsed
Several firefighters were injured during the blaze at a popular Destin restaurant
More than 200 firefighters, lifeguards and police officers poured in from Oceanside and nearby cities to help extinguish the fire
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
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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
