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.
A quick trip around the building can illuminate key factors related to victims, building access and fire location
Painesville firefighters responding to a pull station alarm faced fire in a thermal oxidizing unit, extending to the roof
Firefighters attempted an interior attack on the Southfield fire, but fire conditions drove them out
How to control emotions, use technology and “practice perfect” to enhance fireground communications
Strategies the IC can employ to effectively coordinate resources and handle the growing list of tasks
Preparing members for greater responsibility, including serving as the incident commander
Fire department incident command procedures should address initial actions, staffing and command transfer
Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski explains how to effectively coach ICs at fire scenes, and shares some first fire do’s and don’ts
Tom Merrill discusses command presence – what it is and why it’s important
Using training and reinforcement to build organizational resiliency to manage events we haven’t experienced before
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Spiral plummeting from burning church in Baltimore underscores importance of setting up fireground collapse zones
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
The U.S. Fire Administration is using the National Fire Incident Reporting System to collect data on fire department calls where COVID-19 was a factor
Video tools help firefighters visualize the fireground and ensure consistent messaging during training
Fire service leaders share their pandemic-focused response plans to help fire departments that need guidance during this demanding time
The fire department report said first responders scrambled to find the collapsed runner on a crowded bridge without adequate maps or information
The county has formed an 18-department regional incident management team to better coordinate service during the pandemic
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
During this national emergency, EMS needs to find qualified caregivers to help maintain field response capabilities
Dash-, helmet- and drone-mounted cameras provide ICs an invaluable view of incident scene operations
The relationship among these principles is vital for effective incident management
The new strategy gives firefighters a more immediate look at their efforts and is part of the city’s plan to improve safety
Part 2 – It’s critical to train in actual stairwells to understand the mental and physical requirements of these operations
Decentralized command empowers members to make decisions that align with the commander’s strategic goal
A recent police report found that the Phoenix Fire Department fire truck involved in an April 2019 crash was going at least 20 miles per hour over the speed limit
This method of guided imagination is designed to improve decision-making in real situations that unfold unexpectedly
Greg Friese explores the scope of the wildfire challenges in California and significant impacts on public safety.
Tyler Technologies’ New World CrewForce enables first responders to instantly access role-based and real-time data as it’s needed
An argument to take ownership of emergencies, with a “go-now/go-later” mentality
How departments can incorporate informal training ideas into a more structured program
“Due to staffing,” only two of four dispatched units initially responded to retrieve a UNI worker they understood to be inside the campus’ compromised steam system
Chief Greg Cassell underscores the importance of interagency relationships in planning and staging for mass gatherings
