Herding Cats: Effective Incident Command

240 West Water Street,Oak Harbor OH 43449

16 October, 2022

Description

It’s more than just an arrival report. The lives of citizens and firefighters are on your shoulders when you say you’re “in command.” That’s a heavy burden. So let’s make it simple and stack the odds in your favor. True accountability goes far beyond tags. Our memory fails us when stuff hits the fan — victims, maydays, major incidents. Make sure your command structure isn’t a house of cards, ready to fall when the going gets tough. Get the tools, mindset, and framework for future training through case-studies, lessons learned, and best practices gathered from techniques from across the country — not just Northwest Ohio. Topics Included: The critical role of commandInitial reports (arrival, side Charlie, etc.)Initial strategies and tacticsTracking resourcesAssigning resourcesIncident command teamsHow to keep your skills fresh after class