Why a Fire Department Command Board Matters on Every Call
Keeping track of everyone during a multi-alarm fire is a total nightmare without a solid fire department command board to ground the operation. When the tones go off and rigs start rolling, things get loud and chaotic pretty fast. Between the radio traffic, the roar of the engines, and the literal smoke and mirrors of a structure fire, an Incident Commander (IC) has a lot on their plate. Trying to keep a mental map of every crew's location and their remaining air supply is a recipe for disaster. That's where the command board steps in to save the day—and potentially lives. ...