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.
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command
Fire and heavy smoke at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort forced crews to hold back amid ongoing detonations
Kennet Engine 24’s officer found a nonverbal teen with autism in a second-floor bedroom while firefighters advanced a hoseline
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SCBA is the most important piece of PPE, and the reasons for not using it are no longer valid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’
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?
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