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Date Published
Author
Matthew Helmke
Word count
1676
Language
English
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None

Summary

Remote FireDrills are crucial for validating incident response plans and ensuring business continuity, especially as teams navigate the challenges of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike GameDays, which focus on testing technology, FireDrills emphasize the verification and practice of people, plans, and processes to develop a reliable muscle memory for real incidents. Effective remote communication methods are essential, and teams should plan and execute regular FireDrills to assess and improve their preparedness for incidents. By using simulations or Chaos Engineering tools, these drills can simulate prior incidents, allowing teams to practice under varying conditions and ultimately enhance their responsiveness and confidence. The goal is to build reliable systems and ensure that teams can handle incidents efficiently whether they are working remotely or in an office setting.