What is an incident commander seeing, thinking, and feeling when he supervises a fire operation? How is his view of a fire different and how can his perspective make you a more effective firefighter, chief, or company officer? This interactive course develops key points in preparation, size up, fire ground strategy, command, and communications. Fire videos, fire ground radio transmissions, and hands on student fire simulations are used to develop the ability to perform rapid emergency decisions. The essential tools required to plan, organize, and manage fire strategies and tactics are highlighted. The concepts developed are vital for firefighters of all ranks. A chief, company officer, or firefighter who has the ability to think like an incident commander is better prepared to see the entire “fire picture” and perform safely and effectively at an operation.