Incident Command
The FireRescue1 incident command resource page offers in-depth information about incident command principles, crew and resource deployment, best practices related to incident action plans and size-ups, training for specialized fireground teams, plus the latest news about incidents involving command issues.
Firefighters faced initial water access issues as a fast-moving fire torched 40 decommissioned buses at a SEPTA
As part of a restructuring plan, three Fort Myers Beach battalion chief positions will be cut, prompting warnings about leadership gaps on emergency scenes
Understanding the tactical, structural and safety factors that drive offensive vs. defensive decisions
A firefighter on a detail in the area spotted smoke coming from the building and called it in
A fire fueled by broken gas lines escalated to a third alarm after a Fort Worth firefighter fell through an elevator shaft, prompting a mayday call
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
A small plane crashed into San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting about 15 homes and vehicles
Learn now to prepare firefighters at every level to step up and lead when it counts
The overcrowded club lacked the required exits, firewalls and fire alarms in the 1977 tragedy
The Los Angeles City Council’s committee voted to cut 42 Emergency Incident Technician positions from the fire department, a move opposed by interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva
Nearly a dozen fire departments fought the blaze at Louisiana’s historic Nottoway Plantation House, built in 1859
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lawsuit alleging two Flint firefighters were grossly negligent for failing to search a room where two boys later died
A fire heavily damaged a CVS in St. Pete Beach, causing a partial roof collapse and spreading to a Publix and nearby businesses
The chain of command and issuance of orders can become complicated if all parties involved do not respect the system and its boundaries
LAFD officials warn that cutting Emergency Incident Technician positions would endanger lives, stressing that the specialized firefighters do far more than drive chiefs
A massive fire at a West Baltimore mattress warehouse escalated to seven alarms before being contained, with no reported injuries
One firefighter is in critical condition and another stable after a fire on West Saratoga Street
Milwaukee firefighters encountered several occupants trapped on the third and fourth floors, while others jumped to escape the fire
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
Firefighters from eight fire departments battled a blaze in Lehigh County
One firefighter is in serious condition after being injured during a fire on Staten Island where an elderly person was trapped
A two-alarm fire tore through the Briargate Condominiums in Columbia, injuring multiple people and sending flames visible from I-20
Three people died after fire tore through a Queens home with no working smoke detectors, as residents jumped from windows to escape the blaze
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
The 20-year-old gunman was identified as the son of a Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputy
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
The Tri-Community firefighter was found in the home’s basement
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