Incident Management for the Street-Smart Fire Officer helps the reader understand and implement the incident command system in a methodical and effective way, beginning with an introduction to the system and an explanation of command operations.

Staging and sectors are discussed to ensure that adequate personnel are available to command and arrive at the scene in an organized manner.

Mission statements are covered to help explain the responsibilities of the various fireground sectors and the integration of “command” into their operations.

Contents

The System

1. Introduction to the Incident Management System
2. Command
3. Establishing Command
4. The Command Post
5. The Command Staff
6. The Functions of Command

Staging and Sectorization

7. Staging
8. Sectorization

Mission Statements

9. Defining Mission Statements
10. The Mission of Command
11. The Mission of Attack
12. The Mission of Search
13. The Mission of Backup
14. The Mission of Ventilation
15. The Mission of Exposure
16. The Mission of Extension
17. The Mission of Overhaul and Salvage
18. THe Mission of Rapid Intervention
19. Benchmarks

Miscellaneous Incidents

20. Emergency Medical Incidents
21. Vehicular Accidents
22. Hazardous-Materials Incidents
23. Miscellaneous Incidents

Applying Incidents Command

24. Applying Incident Command to Various Types of Incidents

Index

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