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Command & Control Success: Staffing's Effect on Fireground Strategies 07/18/2026

Fireground commanders must not make the mistake of thinking of only apparatus and equipment when they consider “resources” to build their plan of attack. They also must consider staffing that’s on scene and enroute. This article from Firehouse.com looks at ways to maximize our most important resource - staffing, especially for departments challenged by manpower shortages.
https://www.firehouse.com/operations-training/article/55302568/resource-allocation-as-a-fireground-commander-staffings-effect-on-strategy?utm_source=FH+Newsday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS260621017&o_eid=2465H1538789G8Q&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|2465H1538789G8Q&oly_enc_id=2465H1538789G8Q

Command & Control Success: Staffing's Effect on Fireground Strategies Curt Isakson cautions ICs at fires to not think only in terms of apparatus and equipment when they build their plan but to consider staffing as a "resource," too.

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