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.
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Effective incident command requires decisiveness, adaptability and a commitment to both operational outcomes and personnel well-being
What new incident commanders should and shouldn’t do before, during and after their first fire
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
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
Collapse
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
