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This paper surveys the operations of the ISS US Life Support System Flight Control Team. The paper presents information on the responsibilities of this team and the tasks that support each of them. These tasks are divided into design support, operations products (such as procedures, flight rules and displays), mission planning, training, and mission execution. The paper addresses interaction with the crew, Russian and space shuttle flight control teams, mission planners and other program organizations. A review of the facilities, tools and processes used in Mission Control Center - Houston is provided, as well as a review of training assets, curriculum, and simulations.

This paper addresses fire and post-fire operational principles and techniques for extinguishing fire events aboard the US Segment of the International Space Station (ISS) through assembly mission 7A. Included is a brief description of ISS fire detection, suppression and cleanup assets. The paper reviews several fireground management fundamentals, including command and control, pre-fire planning, and the use of standard operating procedures. The majority of the paper describes fire detection, response and cleanup management and procedures, and their employment in several US fire scenarios. The paper concludes with a review of procedure validation and training techniques, and areas of open work.