Initial sizeup report5/6/2023 ![]() The statements made in these 5 reports, are sadly repeated in over 70 other LODD reports. Because we have not found any new ways to kill and injure ourselves on the fireground, we review references from 5 of the most recent reports that have been published. ![]() NIOSH has made references and recommendations based on Chief Alan Brunacini and Fire Command for over 70 Hazard Zone (IDLH) Firefighter LODD reports.īelow are 5 LODD incidents where there were references and recommended practices made based on the Fire Command system (the Blue Card Command Training and Certification program is 100% based on Fire Command and Command Safety). The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has referred to and has recommended following the policies and procedures found in the Fire Command and Command Safety text books. Fire Command is recognized as one of the definitive works on local incident command and IDLH management across the globe. Command Safety (released in 2003) was completely written around the IC's checklists located in the back of each Fire Command Function chapter. It was updated with the 2nd edition in 2001. The 1st edition of Fire Command was released in 1985. The entire Blue Card IC Training and Certification Program is based on Chief Brunacini's Textbook "Fire Command". Alan Brunacini is the author of Fire Command, Command Safety, Timeless Tactical Truths, Essentials of Fire Department Customer Service and The Anatomy and Physiology of Leadership. Career Fire Service Career Organization and Deployment Committee (standard 1710). He was also the first Chairman of the N.F.P.A. Fire Service Occupational Safety Committee (standard 1500). He is the past Chairman of the Board of the National Fire Protection Association and the first Chairman and developer of the N.F.P.A. He has a BS and an MPA from Arizona State University. ![]() He is a graduate of the Fire Protection Technology program at Oklahoma State University. He was promoted to Fire Chief in 1978 and retired in 2006. Alan Brunacini - joined the Phoenix Fire Department in 1958.
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