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.
Milwaukee firefighters encountered several occupants trapped on the third and fourth floors, while others jumped to escape the fire
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
Firefighters from eight fire departments battled a blaze in Lehigh County
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
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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
Elevators add another layer of danger to the already hostile environment of high-rise fires; knowing how they work can cut the risk
With 2013 shaping up to be one of the worst years in recent history for line of duty deaths, adjust your practices with these root causes front of mind
The longer fire burns before suppression begins, the more dangerous the structure becomes — know the warning signs and proper tactics
Technological advances in wireless headsets are moving full steam ahead; here are eight new products worth a closer look
Officials asked for half of the entire Western air tanker fleet; weather and availability kept planes away
Despite the chaos of the fireground, there are ways to keep track of firefighters’ whereabouts
Lightweight construction materials and techniques are not confined of single-family dwellings; they commonly used in multi-story apartment buildings
Police have long embraced having everything they do on the job recorded by either the department or civilians; fire officers need to adopt their mentality
Firefighters are still battling the burning oil tanker cars
A successful fire attack depends largely on the first-due crew engine carrying out its tasks within the first five minutes
This cyborg-like technology will hit the streets later this year; here’s a look at how the fire service can capitalize on its functionality
Fire crews were also slowed by fireworks and ammunition that began to discharge
A smooth evacuation means having good fireground command before the air horn blows
Hundreds evacuated because of the toxic smoke were allowed to return home
Experts are trying to determine how much advance warning is optimal for the public’s safety
Washington D.C.'s No One Goes Home program is a template any department can use to get SOG buy in from officers and firefighters
Salvage isn’t the work recruiting posters are made of, but it is immensely important to those having one of the worst days of their lives
The cause of the fire has not been released and investigators remain on the scene
Firefighters in Birmingham showed moral courage in the face of direct orders during a very difficult time in history
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