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Fireground Command in a nutshell 🥜🔥 The concepts of good incident command may not be rocket science, but there is a lot more skill, detail, and discussion to actually implement them well on a tough fire! If you want to DEEP-DIVE into the nuances and details of STRONG, PRACTICAL incident command…

🔥 THE FIRE IS TALKING. READ IT. Heavy fire. Pressurized smoke. Conditions changing FAST. Get water moving, control the flow path, and stay ahead of the fire. 🚒🔥 What’s your first tactical move? 👇🏾 #Firefighter

The Incident Commander must know where all firefighters are, at ALL TIMES, throughout the incident. ⚠️🔥 Command must balance of both "attendance" and "accountability". 👨🏻‍🚒 Attendance is knowing what members are on scene and to which company or crew they are assigned. This is commonly done with…

Building out an incident is one of the most essential skills for an incident commander. The result should be.... 🔥⬇️ 1️⃣ Identify all the tactical areas that need to be covered and ensure the right number and type of resources are sent there. 2️⃣ Keeping the incident within the span of control…

Division vs. Group: Know the Difference on the Fireground What’s the difference between a Division and a Group in the Incident Command System? It’s simple: DIVISION = WHERE Divisions are geographic areas of responsibility. GROUP = WHAT Groups are functional assignments that can operate wherever…

Live Fire Hands-On Incident Command Simulations 🔥👨🏻‍🚒 Our Hands-On Command Simulations class puts firefighter skills, company officer tactics, and incident command management together in an exciting, immersive, and highly valuable hands-on training program. This program focuses on linking all…

🔥 ONE MONTH TO GO — TAKE COMMAND IN OUR VIRTUAL CLASS THIS SEPTEMBER! 🧑‍🚒 Our next Incident Command Systems for the Emergency Services virtual certification class is coming up Sunday, September 13th! We’re excited to already have a great mix of participants joining us — from aspiring firefighters…

Are you READY to take command? 😬👨🏻‍🚒 ❌ So many people rush to be in command because they want to be in charge or think it's cool - with no thought to what might happen and the consequences of being unprepared. ❌ Others end up in command with no real training about how to be an incident commander…

Too Many Companies Reporting to Command? You Have a Problem. 🚒 More resources don't automatically mean better command. As an incident grows, more companies mean more radio traffic, more information, and more decisions. If every company continues reporting directly to the Incident Commander…

THE REPORT ISN’T THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS. WHAT ABOUT WHILE THE INCIDENT IS STILL HAPPENING? Meet the PSOps Command Board. 🔥 Built to give incident command a clear operational picture when things start getting complicated. 🚒 Incident-specific command plans 👨‍🚒 Personnel accountability ⏱️ PAR…

Good company officers make the incident commander's job easy. 😎👨🏻‍🚒🔥 When the incident commander arrives late to the game, it's like showing up to coach the Super Bowl at the end of the first quarter. 🏈 ⚠️ In this situation, the performance and communication of the initial arriving company…

What Will You Need 10 Minutes From Now? The fireground doesn’t wait for you to catch up. As the Incident Commander, keep asking: What do I have? What do I need? What will I need NEXT? Additional companies. RIT. EMS. Rehab. Water supply. Law enforcement. Utilities. Don’t wait until you need the…

QUICK TIP - Plan “1 up and 1 down” when responding to a reported structure fire. 🔥🚒💨 What other tips would you share for arriving “out of position”? . . . #firefighter

Command Hub gives incident commanders real-time visibility during a water rescue. Coordinate multiple AquaEye Pro devices and direct your team with precision.

How Do Command Posts Handle Major Incidents? 🚒⚠️ In this video, we explore the complexities of incident command systems during large-scale emergencies. From resource planning to logistical challenges, we delve into how responders prepare for critical situations while addressing the urgent needs of…

We sat down with Greg Weisburd. Current fire chief and creator of the ICommanBoard - a solid cheat sheet for incident command. Episode out this week!

Do you know about there’s a system deisigned to help leaders manage disasters and emergencies? Its called the Incident Command System.

Last night, our Firehouse Training team led an engaging Incident Command and Emergency Management class in Northern Ontario, with over 30 firefighters!🚒 We explored critical strategies for staffing various fireground emergencies, tailored for day and nighttime calls in volunteer departments. We…