Scenario-based command training for company and chief officers
10-Minute Training Collections group related Tactical Decision Games by operational theme to support focused, progressive development of command skills.
Each collection addresses a specific class of high-risk or complex incidents. Collections help officers recognize recurring cues, anticipate common failure modes, and refine strategy and tactical decision-making across multiple scenarios.
Collections may be used as stand-alone training modules or integrated into longer-term company, battalion, or officer development programs.
Why Train Using Collections?
Training with multiple scenarios drawn from the same operational theme allows officers to move beyond isolated problem solving and develop deeper pattern recognition.
Using 10-Minute Training collections helps participants:
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identify recurring hazards and misleading cues
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refine size-up and strategy selection
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recognize early indicators of deteriorating conditions
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practice prioritization and resource coordination
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build shared mental models within companies and command teams
This approach supports both technical proficiency and cognitive readiness under time pressure.
Available Training Collections
Mayday TDGs
The Mayday Collection includes scenarios focused on firefighter distress, entrapment, collapse conditions, accountability, rapid intervention, and command decision-making when firefighters are lost or trapped.
Hazmat TDGs
The Hazmat Collection includes scenarios focused on gas leaks, carbon monoxide, chemical reactions, fuel spills, cargo tanks, railcars, toxic atmospheres, and hazardous materials incidents involving ordinary occupancies.
Wind Influenced Fires TDGs
Coming soon!
How to Use Training Collections
Collections can be used in several ways:
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As a weekly or monthly company-level drill series
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As part of officer development programs
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In facilitated classroom or command staff training
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As preparation for promotional assessment processes
Each Tactical Decision Game includes recommended Additional Learning activities. These activities can extend discussion, support practical skill development, and connect decision-making practice with agency procedures.
Access the 10-Minute Training TDG Library
For scenario selection by incident type, year, or keyword, visit the complete: 10-Minute Training Library.
New to 10-Minute Training? Start with the 10-Minute Training Overview for guidance on using tactical decision games during company and command officer training.