Fire Command Board — IDLH Tactical Worksheet®
Manage the incident — don’t let the incident manage you.
The Fire Command Board, officially known as the IDLH Tactical Worksheet®, is the checklist-driven command system that gives Incident Commanders clarity and control during chaotic operations.
Checklists Turn Chaos into a Clear Plan
Borrowed from aviation and medicine and refined for the fireground, the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® integrates concise checklists at the exact decision points that challenge command. Inspired by The Checklist Manifesto, it transforms complexity into a disciplined process that saves time and lives.
Structure Fire
Guides size-up, assignments, benchmarks, and PAR cadence.
Mayday
Declaring control, assigning RIT, comms, and tracking air/time when seconds matter.
Special Operations
HazMat, ARFF, Tech Rescue, Dive, Brush/WUI, and MCI — aligned with NFPA guidance and NIOSH LODD learnings.
Why Commanders Trust the IDLH Tactical Worksheet®
Built by firefighters for firefighters, the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® helps you maintain accountability, anticipate the next move, and keep the operation organized from first-due through demobilization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fire Command Board?
It’s the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® — a NIMS/ICS-aligned command board that organizes divisions, benchmarks, PAR/CAN cadence, and accountability on any incident.
Who uses it?
Departments across the U.S. use it for structure fires, HazMat, ARFF, Brush/WUI, Tech Rescue, Dive, and MCI operations.
Where do I buy?
Direct from the official store: TacticalWorksheet.com