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.
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
The 20-year-old gunman was identified as the son of a Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputy
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
Opposition party calls for fast investigation, ruling party says it will conduct a full, careful investigation
This line-of-duty death provides few easy answers that will work for every fire department in every situation
Lack of apparatus safety training and communication problems contributed to firefighter death
Investigators say if a staffed hoseline had been present, level of risk would have been significantly lowered
Difficult as it may be, staying calm in the face of irate civilians is part of the job
Knowing where to park the fire truck on scene will make the fire attack more effective and keep the rig out of harm’s way
Not creating a culture where everyone is encouraged to share observations has deadly consequences on the fireground
Fire service instructor Rich Gasaway outlined at FRI 5 mistakes that lead to injury and death and their solutions
Fire department leaders need to be involved early and deeply with special event planning
Building’s layout made it difficult for firefighters as many rooms were divided, creating maze of passageways
Accolades aside, the fire chief knows mistakes were made at the fire
incident commanders spend nearly every waking hour huddled around big maps, looking at computer screens or glued to radio
Asst. Chief: ‘We all got 10 years of experience in two weeks’
Firefighters allegedly ignored command procedures, kept other crews away from hot spots, used incompatible radio frequencies
Fire Capt. Chris Villarreal: ‘We never thought we would lose anyone, let alone 9 people’
Perform the 360-degree size up in layers to avoid missing important information
Many of 184,000 commuters who use BART line stranded; 100-foot high flames destroyed senior housing complex, damaged tracks
Firefighter Starkey carried his dog and his son’s cat to safety before fire reached his trailer but lost everything else
This will be the first independent review of how the fire service performed after the 2011 earthquake
Continual size up and adherence to safe practices are key to successful roof operations
Leave enough room to conduct operations and remove tools needed on the fire scene
Each situation will determine how and when these attack tactics are applied
Making the link from laboratory to fireground is essential for civilian and firefighter safety
The SC tragedy reminds us that there are no easy answers to securing fire equipment on scene
It is the most inglorious of tasks, considering it early can save a significant amount of work for everyone
Chemical plant’s ammonia pump caught fire on Tuesday
Whenever we respond to structure fire, having access to, securing water source is vital component of overall fireground operation
Portable device called the Sentrix Tracking Unit straps on like a belt and consists of a suite of sensors
