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.
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
Two firefighters were injured in a flash fire involving a dust collector at Columbine High School
Communication and command failures were key in fatal Florida fire that killed Loretta Pickard
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie bring expert perspective to hot topics, frontline tactics and leadership lessons that firefighters and officers need to be safe and successful
Having a command vehicle will help manage large-scale incidents, but they don’t come cheap; here’s what you need to know before buying one
Firefighters are in as much danger as civilians when heavy weather rolls in; here are steps to keep them safe
Following these steps will make awareness-level firefighters safe and effective when first on a hazmat scene
Factor environmental considerations into planning a defensive attack on a fully involved light industrial structure
Every firefighter should have an internal clock to assess their tactical operations
SCBA is the most important piece of PPE, and the reasons for not using it are no longer valid
The commercialization of unmanned aerial aircrafts is leading to innovative, off-the-shelf tools for incident commanders
Even with limited resources on the fireground, four well-trained firefighters can find victims and knock down the fire
The fire had spread to the attic forcing a defensive attack
After a fire ripped through 110 condominiums in 26 buildings, emergency planners have improved response, prevention and notification
The easy setup and maintenance, interactivity, tight security and visual impact of this device will put an end to sleepy PowerPoint training sessions forever
A restaurant with open space, long-span roof supports and a heavy roof load requires different tactics and strategies; how would you tackle this fire?
The fire chiefs want the state to determine whether police committed misconduct by interfering with firefighters at the scene
He’s being charged with interfering with emergency medical care, but says he has the First Amendment right to record law enforcement personnel
55", 70", and (soon) 80" solutions feature interactive training across multiple locations in an easy-to-set-up, easy-to-use, all-in-one PC device
Not fully using the technology available can compromise the fire attack and firefighter safety
When more than one structure is burning water supply and water management become critical components of the fire attack
The fire chief said his crews entered the structure under ‘very, very precarious conditions’
N.C. fire engineer marries his background in computer engineering with firefighting to develop award-winning app
Vinyl siding has a higher ignition temperature than wood, but once it melts away, the underlayment will quickly move fire up the structure
Given the layout of the buildings, the contents and manpower available, how would you attack this fire?
They are less common and less talked about than new construction, but older buildings pose their own set of risks
The one responding rig stood little chance of getting this fire under control; how would you attack this fire?
Good mayday training isn’t the sole domain of large metro fire departments; smaller department programs are effective, as this story shows
Incidents with exposed structures close to the burning structure require different attack strategies and tactics
They don’t happen often, but when they do, railroad disasters can quickly overwhelm the best-prepared departments
As the first-on-scene officer, what would your incident action plan look like for this fire, and is the structure worth saving?
He was being treated for burns after the van caught fire while police were in the house speaking with his wife about a domestic violence incident
Here’s a list of the most outstanding innovations to hit the fire service this year and a short list of those I hope to see next year
MOST POPULAR
- Watch: FDNY battles blaze equivalent of 8-alarm fire in several buildings
- Command tools: Getting the marbles back in the bag
- Wash. FF sues over injury after being sent into unoccupied house during fire
- Charleston fire department blamed in 9 firefighter deaths
-
Photo, Video: LAFD fire engine burned in pallet yard blaze