Norwich takes over fire coverage after volunteer department refuses to sign unified command agreement

The City of Norwich has suspended the Yantic Volunteer Fire Department and taken over fire coverage in the district after the ...
Firefighter Nation

Commanding Alone: Fireground Leadership When You’re All You’ve Got

The fireground doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. Textbooks and training scenarios often include a robust command structure with the incident commander (IC) supported by operations, logistics, ...
The Bulletin

Otis Street fire demonstrated the need for a unified command for city fire departments

A fatal fire in Norwich, Connecticut, claimed the lives of a mother and her 8-year-old daughter. The incident prompted the city to unify its career and volunteer fire departments under a single ...
The Bulletin

What's happening as Norwich volunteer Fire companies push back against a unified command

Two volunteer fire departments in Norwich, Connecticut, are considering a legal challenge to a new Unified Command Structure. The new structure, implemented after a fatal fire, aims to standardize ...