Commanding and Controlling the Volunteer Fireground
Effective use of the incident command system (ICS) is critical to the success of any fireground operation and the safety of personnel. While many volunteer fire departments execute command and control well, those departments often have the staffing to support all fireground functions. But what about smaller or rural departments? What about your department? This class is designed to provide volunteer officers and firefighters with practical skills and solutions for establishing a strong command presence and completing the fireground benchmarks-even when resources are limited. Attendees will learn how to build a scalable command structure, assign roles and responsibilities effectively, and maintain fireground control when critical functions compete for limited personnel.
