Limited staffing is never ideal, but it is a reality for much of the fire service. When faced with limited staffing on the fireground, it is crucial to understand the tactics that are available to you and how to keep your firefighters safe when implementing those tactics.

In this live presentation, Chief John Buckman III walks us through his operational checklist and size-up. Buckman discusses being outgunned on the fireground and the important role of command during these incidents.

It’s important to understand the limitations as well as the tactics that these situations call for.