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.
A firefighter on a detail in the area spotted smoke coming from the building and called it in
A fire fueled by broken gas lines escalated to a third alarm after a Fort Worth firefighter fell through an elevator shaft, prompting a mayday call
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
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
NIOSH’s new report on the 2014 fire that claimed two Boston firefighters holds lessons for every department
Fire chiefs need to foster opportunities for incident commanders to develop their situational awareness skills through training and experience
These short-cut mistakes can quickly compound into bigger issues that compromise safety and the fire attack
Occupants in stacked vehicles is a challenge for extrication and stabilization; here’s how to do it safely
Whether using hydrants or tank dumps, pre-incident planning is critical to making sure there’s enough water for any fire
Winning and losing on both fields of play have more in common than you might think, while the stakes for one are much higher
A firefighter who was on the same hose said that he was unaware that a collapse zone had been established, saying he relied on his commanders to make him aware of dangerous situations
Using the right tools to overcome physical obstacles is the first step to reducing the most common fireground injuries
Not understanding the dangers or proper tactics for fighting high-voltage fires can be deadly
The apparatus driver plays a vital yet almost opposite role to the officer when the rig arrives on scene
Radio traffic between dispatch and responding units during campus shooting highlights how it’s done
Cancer-causing particles are a threat on the fireground and in the fire station; here’s how officers can protect firefighters
Second-guessing an evacuation order places the interior crew and those charged with rescuing them in great peril
Fire chief to NTSB: “What we were looking for at that point in time, as much as anything, was information from the engineer or a conductor. We really wanted to know what was on that train.”
Use this three-step size up method to identify the safety red flags when committing to roof operations
This playbook to better rescue management will help you avoid the common mental mistakes on a rescue operation
The new board is designed for incident command situations
The career firefighter, visiting to run an Ironman race the same weekend as the blaze, ‘felt the need to jump in’