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 firefighters and city leaders are raising alarms over new guidelines requiring four-person engine crews to delay entry unless victims are visibly trapped
Lawyers for the city of Columbia said the Irmo Fire District “acted with malice in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the statements”
Video captures a dramatic rescue when an explosion and fire at a Cleveland apartment injured five people
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
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
