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.
The San Francisco assistant chief talks tactical tips for dominating the fire
The three-alarm fire in Millville was complicated by water supply issues, collapsing structures and a severed gas line
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
Considering the actions taken during a California wildfire that led to firefighters’ entrapment
What firefighters need to know about size-up, ventilation, fire attack – and when to go defensive
Fire crews must work with EMS, police and other agencies to prepare and prevent independent operations that could compromise responder safety
Estimating fire damage on the spot may affect decision-making about entering structures and depth of overhaul operations
4 steps to prepare for a fire involving hazardous or potentially explosive materials
Firefighters must plan the tactical needs for all high-hazard environments in their response area
Tips for fireground communications – and why silence can be golden
Learn how fire departments are becoming an integral part of active shooter incident response and how to keep firefighters safe on scene
Key takeaways from UL FSRI latest experiments reviewing how coordinated fireground activities impact suppression efforts and victim tenability
Critical tips for new officers running incident command, including an acronym to help control the scene
Officials said water drops by helicopter were helping significantly as the firefighting effort entered its third day
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
17 firefighters were transported for evaluation after battling the blaze at Naval Base San Diego
Detailing code enforcement and fire investigation issues, including consent, warrants and other legal matters
A firefighter’s guide to building loads, forces and hazards
Crews detail a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped in a ranch-style home
Chief Nathan Trauernicht details how firefighters can participate in the 2020 Safety Stand Down
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
Chiefs speak of balancing the pain of injustice and their duty to serve the community
We can’t make good progress as a fire service with leaders making decisions based on likes instead of needs
Tips for fighting the failure to lead at an individual and organizational level
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
An ideal collapse zone is set up to be at a minimum 1.5 times the height of the building to provide a large enough buffer zone
Seeing the signs and signals of environmental change is like recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke or heart attack
Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown’s Skid Row
A new enemy prompts strategy sessions akin to the World War II generals planning for battle
Reflecting on the Cuban Missile Crisis and how leaders can employ the lessons learned to manage a national emergency
The pandemic forces us to rethink the emergency operations center, how we interact with the community and how we disseminate information
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