Rules of Engagement: Incident Commander Level

“Rules of Engagement” is an initiative developed by the International Association of Fire Chief’s Safety, Health and Survival Section. The goal is to help educate individuals in the fire service industry how to make it home from emergency events.

Tailboard Safety Tips

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Extend vigilant and measured risk
Offer firefighter rehab services
Rapid intervention team
Considerations for little or no progress toward fire control
Maintain accurate accountability
Obtain frequent progress reports
Maintain two-way communications
Act upon reported unsafe practices
Limited risk to protect savable property
Lives/property that can't be saved
Consider a defensive strategy
Conduct an initial risk assessment
Determine the occupant survival profile
Conduct or obtain a 360-degree situational size up