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 second-alarm fire engulfed a lumberyard outbuilding near downtown Kansas City
Eleven Salisbury firefighters were injured when a roof collapsed during an offensive attack on a house fire after a gas line explosion
Two people were killed and nine were wounded when a gunman opened fire in an engineering classroom as students took final exams
Problem-solving is crippled when leaders fail to take bold and decisive action
Can NIOSH capture the impact of department culture rooted in unsafe actions?
Shoring up your incident management capabilities for extreme weather events
Does your department’s mobile computing solution provide the flexibility you need in the field?
A recent survey shows that emergency responders are juggling multiple devices for access to mission critical data in the field
There will be 32 paramedics inside the stadium during the concert along with two doctors
Branch Chief Brandon Torres shares what it’s like to work for the Grand Canyon National Park’s Emergency Services program
Eight questions to ask to ensure the router fire departments choose offers the functionality and connectivity they need to connect apparatus to the cloud
Capt. Brian Hughes was killed while he and his crew were removing hazardous standing dead trees to prevent the fire near Yosemite National Park from spreading
The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication
An unsecure scene presents the potential for violence, and a risk to firefighter safety
Keep up with the potential hazards of emerging technology and pre-plan for hazardous fires at energy storage systems
NFPA 3000 encourages fire/EMS to enter the warm zone with police, treat at the point of wounding and save more lives during a mass casualty incident
Technical execution is only half the battle in how your hazmat incident management will be judged after the incident is mitigated
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
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