Decision Theory for the Fire Service
Do incident commanders have what it takes to question their fundamental perception of an incident? Marc Coenen on why this needs to happen—and how to do so.
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Commanding the Mayday: The Intersection of Training, Preparation, and Everyday Leadership
James Purdom reflects on a Mayday his firefighters experienced and three reasons his fire department was successful in mitigating the situation.
Why Your Fire Department Needs an Incident Safety Officer
Are lives unintentionally put at risk by not having an incident safety officer on scene? Bruce Lake offers his take on the issue.
Command Show: Survivability Profiling and Situational Awareness
Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush talk with Steve Marsar about situational awareness and survivability profiling.
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Mission Command: The Next Level of Incident Management
The fire service is finally reexamining incident command from the ground up. Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush on the merits of the mission command approach.
McRaven’s Special Operations Theory and the Fireground: Preparation
Phil Jose reviews other aspects of Adm. William McRaven’s Theory of Special Operations and how they apply to firefighting.
First-Due Battalion Chief: Managing Resources
When do you call that second alarm? Host Danny Sheridan talks with Tony Carroll and Eric Pettaway about managing resources at an incident.
Tailboard Takeaways: Fires Fought by the San Francisco (CA) Fire Department
Nicol Juratovac looks at some learning points from several different fires that the San Francisco (CA) Fire Department responded to.
Simple, Fast, Effective: Applying McRaven’s Special Operations Theory to the Fireground
This article discusses how Admiral William McRaven’s Theory of Special Operations may be applied to fireground operations.
Fire and Emergency Services Personnel: How Would You Rate Your Orientation to Time?
This article will explore how firefighters and EMS personnel can improve their orientation to time and why it matters.
First-Due Battalion Chief: Thinking Outside the Box
As a chief officer, when are you comfortable implementing alternative firefighting tactics on the fireground?
‘Whaddya Got?’ The Art of Relieving Command on the Fireground
Properly conducted, the process of relieving command can supplement the size-up, be a training opportunity for the initial IC, and create a safer fireground.
