Budget
Your system should build the confidence of all your firefighters and administrative employees – and minimize manual work
A detailed look at competitive bidding, asset management, equipment selection and tool training
82% of U.S. fire departments are all or mostly volunteer and, often, their funding depends on people stepping up to help
A $632K budget increase will improve the staffing at the Ross Valley Fire Department
Tipp City officials highlighted staffing and response time improvements in a budget review
The Montville firefighters union president says data on staffing, overtime, mutual aid requests can show the need to hire more firefighters
The Snyder Fire Department set a goal, formed a team, and made a plan to significantly increase its membership in two years
Sterling firefighters completed FAA training to become certified pilots of the fire department’s new drone
Don’t assume residents know what your department does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
Atlanta firefighters are dealing with several trucks out for repair and sharing others across firehouses
Transparent communication between city managers and fire chiefs is essential for building a strong partnership and ensuring the city’s overall wellbeing
Lockport mayor’s proposed budget includes adding four new firefighters
Ga. county officials respond to increased cost of living, giving first responders a second pay raise
Gwinnett County officials gave first responders a retroactive 8% pay raise due to increased costs of living, after increasing pay last year
The Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department will send civilian responders to calls that do not warrant a police or fire response
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