NFPA 1026: Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications

The NFPA 1026 standard, known as the "Standard for Fire Emergency Service Communications," establishes detailed guidelines for the communication practices utilized in fire emergency services. This critical document specifies the fundamental requirements for communications within fire departments, which include emergency communications, dispatch operations, and telecommunications. First released in 1987 and subject to periodic updates, NFPA 1026 aims to ensure that fire departments and emergency response teams adopt effective communication strategies, thereby enhancing the safety of both responders and the general public.