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.
An internal review calls the Fall River five-alarm fire that killed 10 “one of the most complex” in department history, citing 53 rescues and recommending code changes for high-risk sites
Two fell through third-floor holes during a fire in a building under construction on Chestnut Street
Photos show firefighters using ground ladders and an aerial ladder to rescue occupants during a three-alarm fire in Groton
Fuel load, access, water supply and wind were some of the major challenges facing firefighters
It’s not known what is in the 1,000 55-gallon barrels that leaked from the scene
The two requested accommodations from the host fire departments for their efforts
Evacuations and environmental concerns sprang from the massive fire that consumed two businesses
Firefighters being electrocuted by a powerline while on an aerial device is largely preventable; make sure your department is taking these safety steps
The fire department knew the building was a hazard and immediately went to defensive attack
Firefighters must approach vehicles like an opponent; understand where its weaknesses lie and use that to gain an advantage
They are often the size of small commercial buildings without the same sprinkler and fire-stop requirements, which can spell disaster for firefighters
The importance of preparation played out when a report of oil smell turned into a two-week-long response for an Ohio fire department
In a letter, several leading fire officials said decisions at the 3-alarm fire needlessly put firefighters at risk
Fire crews limited damage to two buildings; two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation
The PASS device loses its value when it becomes background noise on the fireground
Firefighters arrived to find fire blowing out of the roof of this small commercial structure; how would you attack this fire?
Using emergency incident management software can connect agencies and safeguard lives
The Montgomery County (Md.) Police Department deploys Incident Response Technologies’ Rhodium™ incident management software
The Rhodium platform combines with other systems to create complete turn-key solutions for specific customer needs
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