INDUSTRIAL FIRE BRIGADE LEADERSHIP – IN LINE WITH NFPA 1081

Course Introduction:

Leadership in industrial fire brigades requires advanced competencies in command, coordination, and tactical decision-making — especially in high-risk, high-pressure environments. This intensive course is designed for professionals who lead or support emergency response units in industrial settings, focusing on the standards and practices set forth by NFPA 1081.

Seattle International Institute proudly presents this advanced-level training to equip participants with the leadership tools needed to manage firefighting operations, delegate roles effectively, and optimize resources during critical incidents. Through scenario-based simulations and practical workshops, participants will enhance their decision-making, communication, and strategic response capabilities.

Course Objectives

• Understand the structure and leadership requirements of industrial fire brigades under NFPA 1081
• Develop tactical leadership skills for emergency operations in high-risk environments
• Learn how to assign roles, manage teams, and allocate resources efficiently under pressure
• Enhance coordination with internal and external emergency support teams
• Apply command practices through real-time simulations and case scenarios

Target Audience: This course is designed for experienced professionals in industrial firefighting and emergency response, including:

• Leaders and supervisors of industrial fire brigades
• Emergency response coordinators and senior safety officers
• Heads of security and safety teams in critical facilities
• Shift supervisors in hazardous industrial operations
• Risk and emergency management specialists with 10–15 years of field experience
• Individuals preparing for advanced NFPA-compliant leadership roles

Course Topics

Day 1 – Fundamentals of Industrial Fire Brigade Leadership

• Overview of NFPA 1081 requirements for brigade leaders
• Fire brigade structure and incident command roles
• Key leadership competencies in emergency response
• Hazard recognition in industrial facilities
• Case study: Fire outbreak in a confined processing unit

Day 2 – Incident Command & Tactical Decision-Making

• Principles of the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Managing the scene: size-up, strategy, and tactics
• Prioritizing life safety, exposure protection, and asset preservation
• Command under pressure: common challenges and solutions
• Workshop: Command simulation and decision tree analysis

Day 3 – Role Assignment & Team Resource Management

• Functional assignments within fire brigade operations
• Accountability systems and crew tracking
• Managing fatigue, stress, and safety during operations
• Coordination between suppression, evacuation, and support teams
• Practical exercise: Role assignment under a multi-threat scenario

Day 4 – Communication & Interagency Coordination

• Emergency communication protocols and radio discipline
• Integrating with external responders and mutual aid partners
• Reporting lines and documentation during live incidents
• Evaluating communication breakdowns and corrective actions
• Scenario: Multi-agency industrial emergency coordination

Day 5 – Simulation & Strategic Assessment

• Full-scale industrial fire response simulation
• Leadership under dynamic and escalating conditions
• Post-incident analysis and debriefing techniques
• Developing performance improvement plans
• Final exercise: Leadership evaluation and strategy presentation