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.
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
A small plane crashed into San Diego’s Murphy Canyon neighborhood, igniting about 15 homes and vehicles
Learn now to prepare firefighters at every level to step up and lead when it counts
These statements reflect an attitude that may seem harmless in the short term, but will undermine leadership in the long run
One truth on the fireground is to expect the unexpected, and that is especially true for basement fires; here are three case studies and the lessons learned
When it comes to low-frequency incidents like hazmat response, having a grasp of the basics can make all the difference in a safe outcome
One well-intentioned bystander can cause enough distraction to the safety and effectiveness of initial fire attack operations
Whether it’s moving a live electrical wire with a pike pole or simultaneously conducting offensive and defensive fire attacks, you want to avoid all of these acts on the fireground
WUI conference speaker will give fire chiefs a behind-the-scenes look at Washington’s largest wildfire incident in history
Proper firefighter training, equipment, technique and awareness can reduce the dangers of ice rescues
It’s the building type all firefighters should dread as fire will spread fast and unhampered through the walls and floors
Making sure firefighter communication is understood is a key to safe firefighting; here are ways to ensure what is sent is received
In this incident, command was never established nor was any type of incident action plan developed and communicated to personnel
The goal is to remove as much heat and smoke from the structure as possible before introducing any new oxygen
The Incident Command System is rapidly being implemented by a growing number of diverse organizations
Landmark buildings, because of their age and different uses, present unique threats to firefighters
Typically thought of as a defensive weapon, the deck gun can buy you crucial time to make an interior attack
When holiday celebrations go wrong, we get the call; follow these tips for safe and effective responses this season
Taking a too-small hoseline to a big fire will compromise the initial attack and set off a chain of bad fireground events
Once the grand jury decision was announced, a calm came over EMS providers and their preparation kicked in
FireRescue1 video producer takes you along with emergency response crews on the first night of the Ferguson riots
Rioting, looting, arson and gunfire made it difficult for firefighters and medics to do their jobs
As the decision looms, responders are moving quickly and preparing for the worst
This abandoned commercial building presents several challenges and risks to Detroit firefighters; watch the video and discuss how you would handle a similar fire in your area of response.
There are a great number of challenges to building a system that will pinpoint a firefighter within a structure; here’s a look at what’s on the drawing board and on the market
It’s the Holy Grail of firefighter accountability — a technology that pinpoints their location inside structures — and the search isn’t easy
Ten responders were killed in 2013 when the Texas plant exploded
No firefighters were injured thanks to the quick actions of the on-scene incident commander
Making the leap from the incident command system to a unified command at a major incident can be smooth if you understand how it works
A complete firefighter rescue includes EMS activities; here’s what on-scene commanders need to know for all downed-firefighter operations to work
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