What every agency must have in place for high-risk events
In 2026, fire departments across the U.S. will face extraordinary operational challenges during high-risk, high-visibility events — from the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding to the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup. FireRescue1 is launching On the Front Line, a special editorial series exploring how fire service leaders and incident commanders are preparing for and executing unified command, seamless information sharing, and rapid response in dynamic, multi-agency environments.
Chief Greg Cassell underscores the importance of interagency relationships in planning and staging for mass gatherings
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Battalion Chief Steve Conn and Lt. Bassel Ibrahim detail mayday lessons from real-world events and progressive training
Communication on the fireground is made easier and safer with a personal public address system integrated into an incident command center