The incident commander position should flex, depending on what level of decision-making is necessary. Remember: “incident commander” is more than a title. It must have authority.

Because of this, ease-of-use goes hand in hand with incident command technology. Tablet Command is an example of tech that helps ICs to manage numerous aspects of incident command.

Mark Miller discusses the importance of delineating the roles of incident command, first-due engine, second-due engine, first-due ladder and RIC. In the American fire service, there are two ...

Every facility should have a comprehensive EOP that identifies which personnel, by virtue of position (administrator, DON, maintenance director, etc.) and not by individual names, can take on the ...

The Incident Commander (IC) is responsible for incident activities including the development and implementation of strategic decisions and for approving the ordering and releasing of resources. The ...

Once on scene, they establish an incident commander and quickly assess the situation to begin search and rescue, firefighting or lifesaving techniques and sometimes all three simultaneously.