It's important for fire department incident commanders to maintain an impartial and composed perspective. Engaging in simulations of ambiguous and chaotic incidents and conducting thorough reviews of ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A public facility in Grand Junction went from housing a fair to a fire crew. The Mesa County Fairgrounds is being used as an incident command post, which is a central ...

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, ...

Every fire department needs to develop individuals who are capable of stepping up, organizing, and leading a firefighting operation. This was certainly true for the FDNY. The frequency and complexity ...

Oak Island Fire Department took ownership of a new command center on wheels last month just in time for the summer season.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office failed to establish a timely incident command and was late to dispatch fire crews in response to the Oxford High School shooting, according to an independent ...

Three weeks after it began, the Jenkins Creek Fire sits at 16,091 acres, with 188 personnel still working to fight the flames. “Overall, one thing we’re finding with the hotter, drier weather ...

Three weeks into fighting the flames, a National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) has taken over managing the Jenkins Creek Fire. With the Jenkins Creek Fire remaining at 16,091 acres and 94% ...

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KJCT) - A new team has assumed command of the Turner Gulch Fire. The Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team One managed Turner Gulch shortly after it was reported on July ...