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.
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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.
Rescues at a High-Rise Residential Fire in Virginia
On July 13, 2021, Suffolk (VA) Fire & Rescue was presented with a high-rise fire in an occupied residential apartment building that challenged firefighters.
What If…? Using Your Imagination in Fireground Strategy
It is the incident commander’s imagination that can often make the difference between a firefighting operation that goes very well and one that doesn’t.
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Mayday Monday: Remembering the Charleston Nine
Tony Carroll speaks with members of the Charleston (SC) Fire Department about the devastating Sofa Super Store fire.
Fire Alarm Control Panel Systems and Firefighting Operations
Fire alarm control panels can provide valuable information to command at high-rise fires—but your fire department must train on them, writes Matthew Trudeau.
Safety First vs. High Performance: What Is Too Safe?
The fire service is morphing into a “safety-first culture,” and firefighter performance is suffering, says Mike Barakey.
Four Key Elements of the Fireground
Richard Ray deconstructs the strengths, deficiencies, and needs that fire crews will have when confronting the battlefield of the fireground.
Strategic Decision Making: Transitioning from Offensive to Defensive
Anthony Avillo examines cues for incident commanders to consider when transitioning from an offensive to defensive firefighting strategy.
Podcast: First-Due Battalion Chief
Host Danny Sheridan and Chris Naum discuss their walking tour of New York City building construction and how these insights translate to the fireground.
‘My ‘She-Shed’ Is on Fire!’: Response to Fires in Residential Workshops and Outbuildings
Fire department command staff must identify residential outbuildings in their district and develop response plans for them. Read more from Robert Callahan.
The Three Rs of Fireground Size-Up
The effectiveness of your size-up will depend on your ability to quickly and accurately read three key fireground factors, says Gary Bowker.