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.
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
Firefighters make progress on the Park Fire, the fourth-largest wildfire in the state’s history
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Two Columbia firefighters were injured as a commercial structure fire extended to a house
Activists expect bigger crowds and more robust demonstrations through the week
Syracuse firefighters were spread thin at one fire due to firefighters still being on the scene of a previous fire
Building agile leaders who can make decisions at the point of action, even in uncertain and rapidly changing environments
First responders from several departments faced many challenges while working to rescue two men trapped inside a Spring Township grain bin
Firefighters in Harford County were responding to a call for an outside gas leak when the house exploded before they arrived
The Lancaster Township Fire Department stated that a tanker task force was dispatched as a precaution due to known low water pressure
Firefighters from several departments worked at a barn fire in Miami Township
Protests and riots after the death of Michael Brown thrust the city into the national spotlight
The Park Fire has burned over 400,000 acres and is the fourth-largest wildfire in the state’s history
Jason Caughey, fire chief of the Laramie County Fire Authority in Wyoming, shares tips for creating a strong command culture
BATT3’s roster creation and incident management software taps the latest mobile and cloud technology trends
Lt. Kiel Samsing addresses the balance that firefighters must strike between quick, intuitive thinking and slower, deliberate reasoning
I-15 near Baker was shut down in what one driver called “traffic apocalypse from hell”
Active shooter training at Minnesota State University tested the response of several agencies
Firefighters from several departments fought a blaze at a popular restaurant in Hanover Township
Brian Webster, CEO of Kestra Medical Technologies, brings significant healthcare expertise to Pulsara’s Board of Directors
Being aggressive requires a specific set of responsibilities
Four key steps for minimizing incident command challenges
Two of the victims were critically injured in the explosion at a popular dining and shopping area in Whittier
Bystander video shows firefighters hurriedly coming out of a window as a ladder and tower ladder are moved in to reach them
Approximately 100 Portland firefighters responded to a fire involving a large pile of scrap metal at a recycling plant
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No Modesto firefighters were injured when an explosion blew the roof off a historic house, falling onto the front yard
Use a portable power station to quickly and quietly charge radios, smartphones and power lighting and other devices when other power sources are not available
New Haven firefighters faced fire on the second and third floors of the house while searching for occupants
Enhancing public safety with innovative storage solutions and strong community bonds
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
“It makes your heart sink,” said Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Greg Smith about hearing the mayday of a firefighter who fell down an elevator shaft
Firefighters searched twice for the missing man during the fire after being told he was inside
