Fire Command – First Edition (1985)
Where it all started.
This is the landmark first edition of Fire Command by Chief Alan Brunacini — the book that changed the American fire service and built the foundation for modern incident command. Originally published in 1985, this edition captures the birth of the command system that shaped generations of firefighters, officers, and chiefs.
Inside these pages, Bruno laid out the principles of organized, safe, and disciplined command — ideas that evolved into today’s nationwide ICS and the Blue Card system.
This is more than a book — it’s history. A collector’s piece for anyone who values the evolution of fireground leadership and the mind of the man who taught us to “take care of Mrs. Smith, be nice, and run a smart fireground.”
A must-have for fire service leaders, instructors, and anyone who wants to own the text that started it all.