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.
Battalion Chief Adam Crispen said firefighters rescued a woman in a wheelchair while facing rapid fire extension in the Nob Hill apartment building
Body-worn camera footage shows fire erupting from a second-story window just before the roof gives way, briefly trapping a Christopher firefighter
Boston EMS reported that four people were transported to the hospital—two of them in critical condition—while two others received treatment at the scene
Try the Behavioral Change Stairway Model to improve on-scene communication
Understanding data interoperability and how incident management software can help coordinate response efforts
The story behind one of the busiest mobile incident command and communication resources in Silicon Valley
Chief Norris Croom highlights the need to plan and train for when to stage, when to enter the hot zone and when to retreat
Good policies support a fire department culture of trust, and a culture of trust supports successful execution of a fireground strategy
Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel’s efforts to align how fire and EMS responses are measured includes “pot of meat” fires, dispatch time
Following an evacuation order is about saving lives, not concluding interior “play time”
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Boats like the Conception are required to have a crewmember keep watch at night
The report would likely not address the fire’s cause, but the agency may issue urgent safety recommendations
The city will pay Mike Schutt $11,107.17 per month through May 2020 and continue to provide his health insurance to that point, according to the terms of separation
How to use communications systems to help ensure personnel accountability during wildfire events
The fire truck had stopped in the high-occupancy vehicle lane with its emergency lights flashing as it responded to another crash when it was hit by the Tesla
The study will focus primarily on large-scale fire and emergency medical risks, the resources available and the agreements that may be needed
Nine people, including children, were transported to the hospital with back and head injuries, as well as cuts and bruises
Modern communication systems help prepare departments for the increasingly dynamic all-hazards environment
Investigators determined that the East Evans Fire started in a shack where Michael Cashmareck was running an illegal butane hash oil lab
Key takeaways from the in-depth New York Times article detailing the risky firefighting efforts at the beloved monument
10 response considerations for high-risk/low-frequency events
The Durham Fire Department issued a report on the explosion that killed two people and injured 25 while leveling a downtown building and damaging others
The Delaware State Fire School released an 87-page report after a firefighter incurred serious injuries while battling a Mill Creek house fire
The 776-page report showed a lack of communication and organization at the scene contributed to Fire Lt. Nathan Flynn’s death
The lawsuit says Ryan Costantino has incurred medical bills as a result of the spill and will continue to do so because of a ‘severe and permanent disability’
Gibby Gorman shares tips for providing incident commanders the critical information they need
Key players explain the hallmarks of the new system – and why simplicity is key
A tragic incident in which a NY firefighter was killed by ambulance should have your department reviewing post-accident/incident plans, EVOC and safety courses
Technological advances allow wireless devices to handle significant data flows on the fire scene
Initial observations from the Philadelphia chemical facility fire underscore importance of preplanning and SMEs
The report breaks down the year’s fatalities to 34 volunteer firefighters, 25 career firefighters, four state or federal contractors or employees and one prison inmate
William Tolley, 42, of Bethpage, plummeted to the ground fighting a Ridgewood, Queens, apartment fire on April 20, 2017
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