Command presence makes or breaks incident control. The officer of the first-arriving unit serves as the initial incident commander (IC) and sets the stage for the incident. These are fundamental ...

The report was hurried and being shouted. “We have an industrial building that is heavily involved in fire on the first floor. Strike out a second alarm.” “Engine 17, from dispatch. What is the ...

As a student of the fire service, I long have been at odds with the implicit value of seeking individuals who are lauded for their command presence as an indicator of their leadership acumen. In every ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Public Safety Commission made changes Thursday to the Department of Public Safety’s physical fitness policies by relaxing, but not eliminating, controversial “command ...