Lessons Learned
Human Factors—Leadership
| • | Once the person in charge is confirmed, entrapped firefighters should obey that person's orders until the entrapment is over. |
| • | Entrapments are stressful. Firefighters are often distracted by the fire and other activities that may be taking place. |
| • | The person in charge during an entrapment may need to be more assertive than normal to ensure that firefighters receive and understand orders. |
