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.
Within six minutes of the alarm, Fall River firefighters arrived at Gabriel House and launched a heroic rescue effort
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
Jersey City Fire Chief Jack Johnson said civilians reported vagrants possibly lived in the building
Given all the research into decision-making under duress, it’s vital that ICs have a command tool at the ready
Officials declared a mass casualty incident, bringing every ambulance in Allentown and more from surrounding municipalities
Unpacking the command-focused survey results and how ICs can level up their skills through training and operations
How to manage inside-out rescues, who runs command, when to engage the suppression team and more questions addressed
Now is the time for us to start thinking of command as a multi-person staffed function, just like we staff our other units
61% of respondents reported being on the scene of a secondary roadway crash
We need to go beyond what went wrong to include what went right – and why
A functioning command post needs a paper or electronic tool to be successful
Departments that regularly conduct AARs are well-positioned to streamline their performance and increase their margin of safety
Corner positioning often maximizes the resources of the device
There’s no place for sweeping generalizations during go/no-go decisions on the fireground
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of police and fire cooperation at incident scenes
He was on scene as the EMS incident command and said more than 100 EMS, fire and police personnel from several municipalities and counties responded
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
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