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.
A home in Chino Hills was reduced to rubble in a powerful blast and forced firefighters to evacuate 16 homes
Deliberations begin in a wrongful death case alleging Rock Falls chiefs showed willful, wanton disregard in the 2021 fire that killed Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos
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
When planning for large events, like a marathon, there are seven steps a fire department must take to improve its chances of an effective response
The less situational awareness firefighters have the higher their risk of injury
The prototype is being tested in 20 cities and can track 500 firefighters in a 50-story building
A firefighter’s job is to mitigate damage and never make something worse than it already is
Industrial and commercial structure fires are those high-risk, low-frequency events that threaten firefighter safety
Knowing the rules, involving LEOs early and engaging with the public can help avoid out-of-control conflicts
Confrontation caught on video raises questions of how to best handle bystanders with cameras
Practicing and knowing the basics can keep you from being that engine-company-fail video
Overhaul is a time when many of us exhale, and that letting the guard down invites catastrophe
This video of a structure fire’s progression prior to first-due arriving on scene provides some valuable learning opportunities
A well-planned and executed rescue effort played a large role in the victim’s ‘lucky’ outcome to a bad situation
Roof operations are dangerous, but these steps can help reduce that risk
After years of development and testing, the ECB is in pilot testing
Although much has changed in firefighting in the past 20 years, we still approach interior attack with the same mindset, and that may be about to change too