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.
Prince George’s County firefighters faced fire on two floors of the three-story garden apartment
Allentown firefighters rescued a trapped resident during a three-alarm rowhome fire that extended into other homes
The $1 million custom rig includes dedicated space for command and research functions
Assign MCI member roles, report often and maximize the first five minutes on scene to deploy triage quickly and keep incoming units informed
Cloud-based, passive firefighter accountability systems help incident commanders track personnel movements throughout the incident response
Host Chris Cebollero sits down with three veteran fire, EMS and police experts to better understand the communication issues and challenges facing responders
KENWOOD Viking’s perpetual software licensing program for fire departments significantly shrinks the costs associated with land mobile radio (LMR) ownership
RollCall from Adashi Systems can help your department minimize labor costs, comply with union rules and improve operational efficiency
NIMS provides nationwide guidelines on utilizing the community to manage emergencies
Knowing how to build an incident action plan and practicing it to proficiency is critical for all fire officers
Often the smallest fire departments face the greatest risks when it comes to transported hazardous materials; here’s one free resource that can help
A fire lieutenant was also suspended for a month and placed on a one-year probation
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The new effort attempts to make it easier for burn plans to get a go-ahead from air quality officials who want to ensure the weather favors smoke dispersal
The urgency firefighters show in taking mitigating actions at a working fire goes a long way to determining the amount of fire damage
The system provides users with real-time updates and alerts via multiple platforms
The command center allows first responders to communicate with multiple agencies in an interactive platform
One chief tells how quarterbacking an MCI with police fatalities changed her professionally and personally
It’s common for firefighters to grab a small hand line in the face of a raging fire; here’s why
It is nearly impossible to end communication with a civilian on a polite, rational note when it starts with threats and disrespect
AUDREY can track an entire team of firefighters and provide each member with customized information tailored to keep them safe
Getting water on a fire quick makes a lot of other problems go away, and that’s even more critical given modern fuel loads
Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information
Chris Cebollero and Greg Friese, MS, NRP, discuss EMS MCI response lessons learned from protests turned violent in Ferguson and Dallas
As we mourn the deaths of five Dallas police officers paramedics are reminded of the importance in being cautious, calm and conspicuous as caregivers
Here’s a fire-service look at how the Cincinnati Fire Department handled the rescue call for a 3-year-old trapped in a gorilla den
The suit claims the officers did not follow primary search procedures, call for additional help and cut the sprinkler system too soon
Hitting the exposures first can sometimes keep a large fire from quickly becoming a massive fire
Look for these six features when adding technology to incident management, especially for large-scale incidents
A fireground call for help nearly always has its roots in the observation and orientation skills of those making decisions
Consider these four emergency mobile command posts vehicle types to see what best fits your needs
Built-in redundancies allow these three to work when communication lines go down
The number of victims, the distance they are spread across and the natural hazards make these extremely tough incidents to bring order to
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