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 ...

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, ...

Virtual reality (VR) has arrived in the fire service as a transformative tool for enhancing training effectiveness and realism. Immersing students in a virtual environment that’s a familiar setting, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You never know when tragedy will strike, and first responders want to be ready. First responders from 12 different agencies have spent the last three days in Branson for ...

The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District has added incident command training and hired a mental health coordination specialist after reviewing responses to two disasters: the 2013 West ...