Chief concerns: What does the incident commander do at an emergency wildland fire?

By John R. Hawkins Fire Chief & Operational Area Fire & Rescue Coordinator Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department Editor’s note: Chief Hawkins uses an imaginary, but...

Chief Concerns: What does the incident commander do at an emergency wildland fire?

  Editor’s note: Chief Hawkins uses an imaginary, but realistic, scenario to describe the thought process and actions of an incident commander during a...

Chief concerns: What does the incident commander do at an emergency wildland fire?

Editor’s note: Chief Hawkins uses an imaginary, but realistic, scenario to describe the thought process and actions of an incident commander during a fire...

Chief Concerns: We Want to Save Your House From Fire — Please Help Us

By John R. Hawkins Fire Chief Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department A major wildfire is burning below the ridge and above Hemet. You wonder if the fire...

Chief Concerns: Understanding 911 & Emergency Reporting

Your pulse is fast, your hands are sweaty. You grab the phone and dial 911 because you need help NOW! Whether this is the worst...
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