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.
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lawsuit alleging two Flint firefighters were grossly negligent for failing to search a room where two boys later died
A fire heavily damaged a CVS in St. Pete Beach, causing a partial roof collapse and spreading to a Publix and nearby businesses
The chain of command and issuance of orders can become complicated if all parties involved do not respect the system and its boundaries
Knowing the roles of different on-scene leaders will help the tactical officer keep the crew safe
Take command of this residential attic fire and make decisions based on a 360 size up and crew availability
The hard-and-fast rules of scene safety need to be reconsidered in active-shooter incidents where victims need immediate treatment
A known explosion, heavy flames and strong wind present challenges for the first-arriving crews; how would you lead and attack this fire?
Understanding how these structures are built and how fire behaves within them are key to a safe and effective attack
What may seem a slight breeze can dramatically alter fire behavior within a structure, and the safety of the firefighters inside
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
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SCBA is the most important piece of PPE, and the reasons for not using it are no longer valid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’
