Command Show: The Senior Nose
Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush talk with Brett Loomis about size-up strategies and risk management in fireground command.
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Humpday Hangout: Mastering Firegound Command
Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood speak with guests Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush about their text, Mastering Fireground Command: Calm the Chaos!
Command Show: Anatomy and Physiology of an Incident
Anthony Kastros and Brian Brush discuss the strategic, tactical, and task levels, and how those levels are crucial for the success of an incident.
Talkin’ Tactics: Command and Line Officer Expectations
Hosts David Polikoff, Robert James (RJ), and Sam Villani discuss what command officers expect from their people.
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Humpday Hangout: Large-Scale Incidents
Rick Lasky and the panel are joined by Pearland (TX) Fire Chief Jack "J." Taylor to discuss planning, preparing, and handling large-scale incidents from start…
After the Action: Fireground Tips: Multifamily Fires
Joseph M. Rock considers some lessons that can be drawn from a Virginia Beach (VA) fire in a multifamily dwelling.
Adopting a Know Before You Go Mentality for Fire Attack
Jack J. Murphy discusses how preplanning has evolved over the decades in the fire service and where firefighters need to go next.
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…
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.
Brain and Fire: Thinking Under Pressure
Marc Coenen considers some of the ways fireground stress can impact firefighter decision making—for better and for worse.
The Command Post: First-Arriving Sequence of Events
Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the first-arriving sequence of events at fires in private dwellings.
A Philosophy of Science for the Fire Service
After a fatal fire, Marc Coenen sought to better understand how mental shortcuts can impact firefighters' decision-making process.
