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.
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
FDNY fire marshals said the Staten Island three-alarm fire is suspicious and have taken one person in custody
Repeated training and breathing techniques to help lower your heart rate will help you make the mental shift
Radios serve as a critical communications and safety tool on any hazardous scene
The checklist incorporates both the simple Who-What-Where for the person announcing the mayday and LUNAR for the IC
Download your copy of the Guide, featuring a BC’s mayday experience, mayday training resources, and guidance for running command at a mayday event
The Ground Zero operation led to advances in incident management that continue to evolve for today’s complex and extreme events
Five steps to establish a solid track record, plus key legal and ethical issues to consider
Battalion Chief Jordan Saas said 8 of those sent are collapse specialists, and 2 will be on the incident management team
Too much information, not enough information and bad information all contribute to uncertainty in the incident commander’s decision-making process
Use this expert guide to help you apply for and win AFG funding for your communications project
ICs never have the fortune of hindsight and are always wishing they knew more. If they get it right, the team is responsible; if they get it wrong, the IC is responsible
The need to gather and disseminate real-time wildland fire information at the earliest point allows for quicker decision-making
The KNP Complex and Windy fires have damaged or killed dozens of giant sequoia trees
Video from Los Angeles blaze underscores the importance of smart decision-making and fireground prioritization
The chief officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol describe responding to the ill and injured
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
4 ways to decrease response times and boost safety with integrated technologies that provide a unified experience from dispatch to fireground
Touring the condo collapse site offers a glimpse into the monumental rescue and recovery efforts underway
Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires
Let’s do this: MCIs, hose stretch, RIT, size-up and more
The report outlines how a recently installed water tank and snorkel for water drop exercises contributed to the crash
It’s vital that the IC and the company officer share a knowledge of tactics, plus each other’s abilities and training level
With skills, preparation and clear expectations, firefighters can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident
It’s time to standardize your second-alarm assignment for the benefit of your citizens, not just who you want to respond with
Officers must acknowledge generational differences and develop common goals for team members
First responders must be clear about their observations and follow key documentation guidelines to be considered as a credible witness
Higher education can serve as a springboard to new fire service opportunities while complementing hands-on training
Never take photos of patients, snap selfies during operations, or focus more on your helmet cam than the action on scene
CognitiveEMS, developed by University of Virginia researchers, provides prompts to support responders’ decision-making
Lessons from U.S. Navy SEALs can help firefighters better focus on life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation
