Fire Incident Management
Incident Commander Responsibilities
Mar 4, 2025
Discover the key responsibilities of a Fire Incident Commander, from assessing incidents to ensuring safety, effective communication, and post-incident reviews.
Fire Preplanning Articles
Fire Preplanning Articles
Next Generation 911: Transforming Emergency Communications
Feb 25, 2025
Discover how Next Generation 911 (NG911) is revolutionizing emergency response with advanced features like multimedia communication and precise geolocation.
Fire Preplanning Articles
New Firefighting Technology and Wearable Tech
Feb 4, 2025
Learn about new technology for firefighters including firefighting wearables, smart helmets, robotics and more from the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA).
Fire Preplanning Articles
Fire Department Preplan Template
Jan 7, 2025
Download Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA)’s fire department preplan template which outlines facility layouts, emergency response strategies and more.
Fire Information
Firefighter Training – How to Become a Firefighter
Dec 3, 2024
Learn how to become a firefighter and basics to firefighter training including requirements from the team at WFCA (Western Fire Chiefs Association).
Fire Preplanning Articles
Innovations in Fire Pre-Plan Software for Fire Departments
Nov 12, 2024
Learn about innovations in Fire Department Pre Plan Software from the team at WFCA (Western Fire Chiefs Association) to enhance emergency response efficiency.
Fire Preplanning Articles
Evaluating the Use of Electric Fire Trucks in Firefighting
Nov 5, 2024
Learn about the benefits and challenges of electric fire trucks from WFCA. Learn about costs, efficiency and operational challenges in fire emergency response.
Fire Preplanning Articles
Developing a Comprehensive Fire Incident Action Plan
Oct 29, 2024
Create an effective fire incident action plan with WFCA’s resource. Explore templates, examples, and essential elements for fire scenes and emergency response.
Fire Preplanning Articles
Pre-Incident Planning and NFPA 1620
Oct 1, 2024
Learn the importance of NFPA 1620 in pre-incident planning. WFCA offers practical solutions to enhance emergency response and protect your community.
Fire Preplanning Articles
Firefighter Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
Aug 27, 2024
Explore how virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are revolutionizing firefighting, enhancing training, safety, and efficiency for firefighters.