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.
Firefighters responded to a deep sub-basement fire nearly 200 feet below street level at Grand Central Madison in Manhattan, where crews battled heavy smoke and flames with zero visibility
Firefighters faced initial water access issues as a fast-moving fire torched 40 decommissioned buses at a SEPTA
As part of a restructuring plan, three Fort Myers Beach battalion chief positions will be cut, prompting warnings about leadership gaps on emergency scenes
The lieutenant was flown by helicopter to a nearby trauma center only to be released a day and a half later
Train your incident commanders to use the right technology, in the right place, and to get everyone on scene on the same page
Widespread connectivity and technology through remote control can save money, increase security and streamline alerts in the fire house
How the right device can enhance interoperability between LMR and LTE
Steps to implementing unified command, staging and access learned from the Route 91 Harvest Festival attack
Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque told The Eagle-Tribune that he’s “never seen anything like this”
Pre-plan your involvement in rescue task forces, lock-downs, controlled campuses, limited access and active threat plans
Lessons learned from incident command for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School MCI
Your involvement in an EOC will allow you to represent your fire department at the highest level in an emergency response incident command role
Incident commanders should have a fool-proof way to track their firefighters’ whereabouts, assignments and safety at the fireground
Few things are as important when responding to a call than the ability to communicate with other firefighters at the scene
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
Sometimes constructive criticism is OK, but other times it is just plain annoying
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
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