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Command Show: Insights on Command, Communication, and Fireground Innovation

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Command Show: Insights on Command, Communication, and Fireground Innovation In this episode of Command Show, retired Fairfax County (VA) Chief Dan Shaw shares deep insights from a massive multi-alarm fire that challenged conventional tactics and command structures. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience, Shaw breaks down the evolution of incident command during complex fires, highlighting the crucial role of communications, accountability, and strategic risk assessment. He emphasizes the importance of decentralizing command to empower tactical officers and the necessity of realistic training beyond routine fires, especially for large-scale or defensive operations. Shaw also discusses his continued impact on the fire service post-retirement through teaching, keynotes, and developing performance analytics to objectively evaluate fireground success. Welcomed by cohosts Brian Brush and Anthony Kastros, the conversation explores how collaboration within fire service organizations like Fire Engineering and FDIC drives innovation and shared learning.
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Command Show: Insights on Command, Communication, and Fireground Innovation In this episode of Command Show, retired Fairfax County (VA) Chief Dan Shaw shares deep insights from a massive multi-alarm fire that challenged conventional tactics and command structures. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience, Shaw breaks down the evolution of incident command during complex fires, highlighting the crucial role of communications, accountability, and strategic risk assessment. He emphasizes the importance of decentralizing command to empower tactical officers and the necessity of realistic training beyond routine fires, especially for large-scale or defensive operations. Shaw also discusses his continued impact on the fire service post-retirement through teaching, keynotes, and developing performance analytics to objectively evaluate fireground success. Welcomed by cohosts Brian Brush and Anthony Kastros, the conversation explores how collaboration within fire service organizations like Fire Engineering and FDIC drives innovation and shared learning.
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