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.
Communication and command failures were key in fatal Florida fire that killed Loretta Pickard
Whether it’s conducted on the fly after an incident or as a formal sit-down, intentional after-action reviews serve to level-up training and spur discussion among members
Footage from the battalion chief’s vehicle shows Hutchinson firefighters running as the auto parts store exploded
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
Eight months later, paramedic Katherine Dwyer recalls the challenges and triumphs — including seeing her first patient featured as a survivor on local news
Several boulders as large as a delivery van fell hundreds of feet
Knowing the signs of flashover and backdraft will protect against unnecessary injury and death
Firefighters face a greater risk of cancer, and gene therapy has the potential to reduce death and suffering
The fire appears to have started in the roof and spread quickly through the rafters
The belief that rehab is only for incidents, especially those during hot days, is both wrong and dangerous; the culture must change
Mega churches and those in strip malls or other nontraditional settings are a danger to firefighters — know where they are and plan for them
Volunteer fire departments that allow members to respond in personal vehicles handicap their ability to bring the emergency under control
Roofers using torches may have started the fire, which began Friday evening
So far no injuries have been reported
Left unchecked, vinyl siding will greatly contribute to fire spread and put interior firefighters in harm’s way
Two victims died and 22 others suffered a range of injuries
They don’t burn often, but when they do legacy churches can hurt or kill firefighters in many ways
We need look no further than Charleston to know how dangerous furniture store fires are; what would you do on this fire to be effective and safe?
From tiring the forced-entry crew to barring emergency egress, bars that buttress doors closed are bad news for firefighters
Is a dwindling sense of community responsibility putting firefighters at risk of aggressive on-scene behavior?
Getting water to a high-rise fire is difficult; these basic tactical steps will make your attack safer and more efficient
Mobile homes are among the most exotic animals in the firefighting zoo; understanding their uniqueness will keep you safe
Situational awareness is key to being safe and effective on the fireground, but the brain acts in ways seemingly against its own best interest
What the aviation industry learned about reducing human error has direct application to fire and rescue operations
Follow these steps to get the promotion and to be a good officer
Oil and gas exploration is growing faster than ever and fire departments will need to be more prepared than ever for tragedy
This averted tragedy reminds us to focus on situational awareness, incident command, fireground communication and the notion that no building is safe from collapse
Limited water supply and windy and drought conditions add to the complexity of gaining the upper hand on this structure fire
Congress has received a preliminary findings report on the cause of the West, Texas explosion
The study found that experienced firefighters had a better understanding of the consequences of a bad decision and therefore felt more stressed
