Decision making patterns in major fire-fighting and rescue operations

The problem is defined as difficulties in establishing effective command and control in major fire-fighting and rescue operations. In small and "normal" incidents, direct command and control based on concrete immediate decision making is enough. In the command and control at major incidents, there is a need for overall long-term command and control based on more abstract and analytical decision making. The crux of the problem is that the overall long-term thinking functions are not satisfactory in command and control of major fire-fighting and rescue operations.