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 fireworks warehouse fire triggered a massive explosion and multiple spot fires near Esparto, prompting evacuations
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Three Philadelphia rowhouses collapsed after a fire and explosion in Nicetown, leaving one person dead and two others hospitalized
A massive blaze at The Cooper apartments challenged Fort Worth firefighters, highlighting how modern construction materials can complicate firefighting efforts
Four strategies to develop younger members so they can effectively lead the fire service into the future
Use communications-focused models, methods to enhance fireground communication among members
Using data to track factors influencing firefighter mental health to identify, intervene and prevent PTSD
The risk management expert offers tips for response efforts with public safety counterparts and details the Lexipol Connect 2020 Virtual User Group Conference
Detailing three parts of the incident command acronym LABOR: Announce, box and observe
How months of civil unrest forced the fire service to build new community relationships, fight for access, step up communication and protect its members
The APX NEXT XE P25 Smart Radio provides clearer audio, rugged reliability and touchscreen controls to help keep firefighters connected on the fireground
Detailing the pros and cons of the incident commander’s three options for the command post: inside the vehicle, at the back of the vehicle and in front of the incident
Nautically themed tools prompt fire service leaders to expand resources and assess risk
Your agency’s data can help inform local decision-making, mitigate risk, improve firefighter safety and show the impact you are making
Download this free guide to learn everything you need to know about applying for funding radios and other communications equipment through AFG
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
