...Katherine Jane Lamb; Cecilia Hammar Wijkmark; Ian Greatbatch Purpose This study investigates patterns of strengths and weaknesses in incident command performance across UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) and explores how these insights can support the development of evidence-informed training...

... and an operational incident data review. This was completed to provide an initial and updated review of disciplines and areas of academia that are actively engaged in research relevant to the fire and rescue service. Consequently, this method sought to identify and examine the various disciplines of academia...

... and protective factors influencing the development of “stress-related diseases” following exposure to a traumatic event in firefighters and how stress may be perceived. Fire and rescue service Mental health Firefighter The World Health Organisation (WHO, 2012) highlighted the importance...

..., and how training and call-outs contribute to their experiences. Paid PTFs’ experiences are nuanced, ranging from personal limitations and challenges to satisfaction and the contrast with ordinary life. Practical implications The implications for fire and rescue service organizations are that they can...

... incidents in the City of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. This study aims to derive insights that could potentially inform planning and decision-making of fire and rescue service operations as further stages of the pandemic unfold. Design/methodology/approach Standard temporal analysis methods are applied...

... 20 08 2020 26 10 2020 09 12 2020 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2020 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Crisis management Fire and rescue service Decision-making Incident command Effective command Emergency services training The operational...