Fireground command dates back decades, and the different styles are too many to list in this article. However, all fireground commanders should understand the incident command system (ICS) and the ...

(1) Several fire companies are at work at this second-alarm apartment fire. Each officer arriving follows the lead set by the first officer’s decisions, Department SOPs, Command direction, and fire ...

Our focus this month is on the demands of rural fireground commanders. At the basic level, their roles and responsibilities are no different than those of their urban and suburban counterparts.

To assist in the management of these consistent killers and reduce their frequency, it is recommended that fire departments develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), strong training, ...