Alright, first things first, we need to get the Firebase CLI (Command Line Interface) up and running. This tool lets you interact with your Firebase projects right from your command prompt or terminal.

To get it installed, just pop open your terminal and run this command:

npm install -g firebase-tools

Once you've got the Firebase CLI installed, the next step is to log in with your Firebase account. This is super simple. Just type in:

firebase login

Now, let's get your Firebase project initialized. Head over to your project's root directory in the terminal and run:

firebase init

You'll be walked through a series of prompts where you can pick the Firebase features you want to use (like Functions, Hosting, Firestore, etc.), select your Firebase project, and set up your project's settings.

Firebase lets you create aliases for different project environments. This is handy if you want separate setups for 'development', 'staging', 'production', or whatever you need.

To add an alias, run this command:

firebase use --add

You'll be asked to select the project and give an alias for the environment. Easy peasy.

With your environment aliases all set up, you're ready to deploy to a specific environment. Use the alias you created in the previous step. Run this command:

firebase use <alias> && firebase deploy

Just replace <alias> with the environment alias you want to deploy to.

Don't forget to repeat steps 4 and 5 for each environment you want to set up. This way, you can deploy your project to development, staging, and production environments separately, making your workflow more efficient and organized.