Fire Command Board Hub - IDLH Tactical Worksheet®
The IDLH Tactical Worksheet® Command Board is the modern fire command board trusted by firefighters for clear, accountable, and NIMS/ICS-aligned incident command. This hub brings together everything in the IDLH system – command boards, checklists, FAQs, and training videos – so your department has one place to explore, learn, and buy.
Start Here: Core Command Board Links
Jump directly to the most important parts of the IDLH Command Board system:
What Is a Fire Command Board?
A fire command board (or incident command board) is a structured, visual tool that helps Incident Commanders and company officers:
- Track assignments, divisions, and groups in real time
- Maintain PAR, CAN, and critical benchmark accountability
- Align with NIMS/ICS while keeping the fireground organized
- Document key decisions for post-incident review and training
The IDLH Tactical Worksheet® takes this a step further with aviation-inspired all-hazard checklists and a purpose-built 11×17" dry-erase layout designed by firefighters for firefighters.
Featured IDLH Command Boards
These are the core fire command boards used by departments that want a simple, repeatable system for incident command – from single-company responses to multi-alarm incidents.
IDLH Tactical Worksheet® Command Board (Standard)
The original 11×17" IDLH Command Board. Full tactical layout, assignment tracking, CAN/PAR prompts, and all-hazard checklist integration for frontline incident command.
Command Boards Collection
Explore the full command board family – Standard, JR boards, ISO, PIO, and specialized options for training and operations.
Incident Command Checklists
All-hazard, aviation-style checklists that plug directly into the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® system for fires, rescue, medical, special operations, and more.
How the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® System Works
The IDLH Tactical Worksheet® is more than a single board – it is a system designed to make command decisions repeatable and defendable under stress. The system focuses on:
- Checklist-Driven Command: Aviation-inspired prompts reduce cognitive load and help ensure nothing critical is missed.
- Clear 11×17" Layout: Space for incident objectives, assignments, accountability, benchmarks, and resources in one visual field.
- NIMS/ICS Alignment: Built around national standards so command structure, terminology, and roles stay consistent.
- Field-Proven Design: Created and refined by active firefighters and instructors using the boards on real incidents and in daily training.
Departments use the IDLH system for structure fires, WUI incidents, multi-patient events, special operations, and as a daily training and simulation tool for company and chief officers.
Command Board Training & Practice Videos
Put the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® to work with real incidents and practice scenarios. These videos pair live or recorded incidents with the command board so you can follow along, pause, and debrief.
- Commercial Fire: Alton Command
- Garage Fire: Peakview Command
- Command Board Practice: UPS Command
- Command Board Practice: Himalaya WUI Incident
- Practice Along: Lima Command
- Practice Along: McCracken Command
- Practice Along: Cherry Hills Command
- Residential: Fremont Command
Watch these and more on the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® YouTube channel: @TacticalWorksheet on YouTube
Command Board FAQs
Departments around the country ask similar questions when they first move to a structured command board system. Here are a few of the most common:
Do we use the Command Board only on working fires?
Most departments start by using the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® on working incidents, then quickly find value in using it on a wider range of calls and training evolutions. The more often officers use the board, the more natural the checklist prompts and tactical flow become.
How does the board fit into our existing NIMS/ICS structure?
The IDLH system is built around NIMS/ICS – it doesn’t replace your structure; it supports it. The board gives Incident Command a consistent place to track divisions, groups, branches, and critical benchmarks using the language your department already knows.
Can we use the Command Board for training and simulations?
Yes. Many organizations use IDLH boards daily in company drills, promotional assessments, tabletop exercises, and chief officer development. The same tool you use at 0300 is the one you use in the classroom.
For additional questions, visit the full Command Board FAQ.
Shop IDLH Tactical Worksheet® Command Boards
Whether your department calls it a command board, fire command board, incident command board, or tactical worksheet, the IDLH Tactical Worksheet® is designed to make command safer, more organized, and more accountable.
Start with the standard IDLH Command Board, then build out your system with JR boards, ISO/PIO boards, value editions, and checklists.
