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.
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
Fuel loads, overhead storage and exposure concerns make garage fires anything but ordinary
Among the many, many acronyms used by firefighters, two stand out as critical to an efficient and successful response; learn more and test your knowledge
Mobile home configuration – inside and out – is critical to understanding how to approach a conflagration and protect surrounding structures
From element-resistant design to expanded accessories, rugged devices are the newest must-have on-scene technology
After two LODDs at the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, firefighters William “Will” Pigeon and Andy Bozzo founded Tablet Command
The Beardstown firefighters got lost, declared a mayday and exited the building from a second-floor window, falling about 21 feet, the report states
Firefighters of all ranks are encouraged to participate in this state-of-the-industry survey
Learn what firefighters should know about patient privacy in this tip from risk management expert Gordon Graham
Watch this webinar to learn how to be prepared to face this challenging and dangerous event
In this tip, Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of well-written, accurate, complete, objective and timely incident reports
The firefighter was trapped for a minute after a wall collapsed, but rescued by crewmembers
Follow these steps to define roles, identify and mitigate hazards, and work toward the best possible patient outcome
Sprinkler systems, smoke detection and fire alarms may not yet be installed and operational
View this virtual tabletop webinar to help prepare you to respond to the next mass casualty incident in your jurisdiction
The solution to creating a safety margin is understanding the dragons we face and learning the lessons to be more proficient and go home safely
A deeper dive into Unified Command and its common terminology, plus best practices
It’s time for ICs to reevaluate the first-arriving transport options and coordination with the facilities that will receive patients
The best way to avoid analysis-paralysis during an MCI is to ‘get some of your thinking out of the way’ beforehand
Interim Fire Rescue Chief Tim “TD” Hardy said the report is part of a series of evaluations meant to prevent similar incidents
After a tornado tore through Mayfield, fire crews searched for survivors, evacuated the local jail, and mourned a friend
An honest and objective community assessment will highlight the many potential MCI events that could occur in any jurisdiction
Real challenges of an MCI from a metropolitan city’s perspective
It’s vital to identify your capacity, who can help when needed, and what equipment is limited
Fires in expansive structures – in this case 1.2 million square feet – can quickly overwhelm fire protection systems and crews
Water supply impacts interior ops, exposure protection, the public’s view of the fire department, and liability concerns
The same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
ICs need training reps to practice strategic deployment of resources, backup plans and communication skills
A Nashua, N.H., mayday underscores the importance of a quick mayday call and swift RIT response
Key questions to help determine if your department has the documentation needed – and whether your members are prepared
Your job is to make sure that you have put all the pieces in place to address a mayday before, during and after the incident
