The Fire Board — Lead from Command
Manage the incident — don’t let the incident manage you.
The Fire Board is the leadership perspective on the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® — a checklist-driven command board aligned with ICS/NIMS for decisive, accountable operations.
Leadership, Accountability, and Clarity
The worksheet turns command intent into coordinated action — keeping divisions, benchmarks, and PAR/CAN cadence visible for everyone operating under ICS.
Command intent → action
Translate objectives into assignments with a layout that scales as the incident grows.
Accountability at a glance
PAR and CAN prompts, time-stamped benchmarks, and unit status reduce uncertainty under stress.
High-risk, low-frequency
Focused checklists for Structure, Mayday, Brush/WUI, MCI, HazMat, ARFF, Dive, and Technical Rescue.
Why checklists matter on the fireground
Checklists don’t replace experience — they support it. Borrowed from aviation and medicine, the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® integrates concise prompts at the exact decision points that challenge Incident Command. The result is calmer communications, cleaner span of control, and fewer missed steps.
- Mayday cadence: structured prompts for declaring, assigning RIT, comms, and tracking air/time.
- Consistency: the same disciplined framework across Structure, Brush/WUI, HazMat, MCI, ARFF, Dive, and Tech Rescue.
- Better reviews: legible notes and time marks improve post-incident learning and training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “The Fire Board” in this context?
It’s the leadership lens on the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® — a command board (also called a fire board, incident command board, or tactical worksheet) used to organize ICS/NIMS operations with accountability.
Is this different from a command board?
It is a command board. The emphasis here is on leadership and accountability — using checklists to standardize critical decisions, especially during high-stress incidents.
Where do I learn more or purchase?
Learn more at CommandBoard.com and purchase directly from TacticalWorksheet.com.