Fire leaders employ command by putting plans in place, communicating leader’s intent, making decisions, and directing people to action. Fire leaders maintain control by soliciting feedback regarding the status of the unfolding situation and the results of action.
Control flows upward: from crew members via crew leaders, division supervisors, and unit leaders ultimately to the Incident Commander through his or her staff. Control enables leaders to modify command decisions and direction as the evolving situation requires.
Control flows upward: from crew members via crew leaders, division supervisors, and unit leaders ultimately to the Incident Commander through his or her staff. Control enables leaders to modify command decisions and direction as the evolving situation requires.
In exercising command and control, fire leaders provide intent and direction and then gather feedback from subordinates. Leaders give subordinates flexibility to take appropriate action but also expect them to communicate status as quickly as the situation allows.
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