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.
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Three Philadelphia rowhouses collapsed after a fire and explosion in Nicetown, leaving one person dead and two others hospitalized
A massive blaze at The Cooper apartments challenged Fort Worth firefighters, highlighting how modern construction materials can complicate firefighting efforts
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
The Felicia Fire threatened homes and briefly trapped boaters in Ventura County
Teams with cadaver dogs search through the storm debris in western North Carolina
The BioLab plant in Conyers has had chemical leaks and fires in previous years that caused evacuations and shelter-in-place orders
One firefighter was injured as fire companies worked to extinguish the underground fire
A fire on the roof of the BioLab plant on Conyers caused the sprinkler system to mix with a water-reactive chemical
Sacramento Metro Fire Battalion Chief Parker Wilbourn said firefighters faced a significant amount of fire and the possibility of people inside
Hurricane Helene is expected to bring storm conditions as far inland as Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana when it makes
The fire started in the area of South Lombard and Eutaw streets, across from the Steadman Station
The Orange County Fire Authority vehicle swerved to avoid a ladder on the road, struck the guardrail on the right shoulder and flipped over
Prepare for a higher fuel load, increased potential for victims, and a larger search field
Rescuers tunneled underneath the boy and used dish soap and friction-reducing sheets to free him
Firefighters from six departments used over 100,000 gallons of water to fight a structure fire outside of Montgomery
The explosion shook homes in Deer Park and La Porte, caused grass fires and burned utility poles
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
A fire consumed a four-story building in the Frankford neighborhood
Lowell Fire Chief Phil Charron said one firefighter had to bail out a window due to the intense fire conditions
Three wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres combined and injured several firefighters
Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
These mobile command units benefit speed, safety and organization on scenes
The Airport Fire in Orange County has burned more than 30 square miles
Work at the construction site in Auburn was nearing completion when the fire started
First responders in Saginaw arrived on the scene to find the truck and house on fire and the driver lying on the roof
Years of preplanning aided the incident command of an MCI, building fire, technical rescue, hazmat, and terrorism crime scene all in one
Baltimore County firefighters rescued an 8-year-old boy from a burning house in Dundalk
Fire departments can do more than just save time with this app
Gresham and Portland firefighters faced fire extending across four units after a plane crashed into a row of townhouses
Batt3’s ICx digital tactical worksheet simplifies and tracks fire scene management
A gas explosion in Brooklyn rattled an East Flatbush neighborhood and sent four people to the hospital
Even when fewer hands are on scene, ground ladders must remain a priority
A four-alarm fire in Brooklyn extended through the cockloft of several attached residential structures
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