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.
State and Buffalo Fire Department reports cite accountability lapses, interior ops failures, an untrained acting officer and delays in defensive ops in death of Firefighter Jason Arno
A kitchen fire at London Belle spread through century-old buildings in the nightlife district, injuring three firefighters and forcing a defensive attack
Investigation highlights the risks of post-suppression overhaul and origin-and-cause operations
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
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
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