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.
Lithium-ion batteries were found at a five-alarm Bronx fire that injured 14 people, including a critically hurt firefighter
Over 100 firefighters battled a blaze at a Costa Mesal building, where flames engulfed trucks, storage pallets and extended into a building
A four-alarm fire that tore through a long-neglected West Philly apartment building was intentionally set, fire officials say
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
Philip D. White, master fire service instructor, addressed planning effective first responder incident preparedness and recovery training sessions at the recent California Mobile Command Center Expo
A 57-page report released by NIOSH details how inactive sprinklers, previous structure collapses and other factors led to the 2018 death of two York City Fire Department firefighters
Problem-solving is crippled when leaders fail to take bold and decisive action
Can NIOSH capture the impact of department culture rooted in unsafe actions?
Shoring up your incident management capabilities for extreme weather events
Does your department’s mobile computing solution provide the flexibility you need in the field?
A recent survey shows that emergency responders are juggling multiple devices for access to mission critical data in the field
There will be 32 paramedics inside the stadium during the concert along with two doctors
Branch Chief Brandon Torres shares what it’s like to work for the Grand Canyon National Park’s Emergency Services program
Eight questions to ask to ensure the router fire departments choose offers the functionality and connectivity they need to connect apparatus to the cloud
Capt. Brian Hughes was killed while he and his crew were removing hazardous standing dead trees to prevent the fire near Yosemite National Park from spreading
The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication
An unsecure scene presents the potential for violence, and a risk to firefighter safety
Keep up with the potential hazards of emerging technology and pre-plan for hazardous fires at energy storage systems
NFPA 3000 encourages fire/EMS to enter the warm zone with police, treat at the point of wounding and save more lives during a mass casualty incident
Technical execution is only half the battle in how your hazmat incident management will be judged after the incident is mitigated
A plane crash into a residence required a combination of firefighting, hazmat and rescue to remove occupants from the home
EMS organizations can benefit from adopting the fire service model of a command structure as part of their response strategy
Fire service leaders can use these easy strategies to make the most of the information at hand
