A fire command center is a dedicated, protected location in a building where fire department personnel can quickly monitor, control, and manage the building’s fire protection and life safety systems during an emergency. Its purpose is to provide a central hub for identifying the alarm location, coordinating evacuation, and supporting fireground operations. Common features include the fire alarm control panel or annunciator, emergency voice/alarm communication controls, sprinkler and standpipe system status indicators, elevator control and recall information, smoke control system controls, HVAC shutdown controls, and emergency power or generator status. It may also include building floor plans, keys, access control overrides, and communication tools such as phones or radios. Fire command centers are typically required in larger or high-rise buildings and are designed to remain accessible, clearly marked, and functional even during fire and smoke conditions.