Two volunteer fire departments in Norwich, Connecticut, are considering a legal challenge to a new Unified Command Structure. The new structure, implemented after a fatal fire, aims to standardize ...

Effective command is the backbone of any emergency response, ensuring that incidents are managed with coordination, efficiency and safety. However, the success of command is largely dependent on ...

Norwich and four volunteer fire departments filed final court briefs as a judge weighs the legality of the city's Unified ...

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, ...