Fire Department Management
The fire department management topic focuses on fire service leadership, from the high-level management issues facing fire chiefs to the administrative functions and budget issues that impact day-to-day operations.
A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
Upskill your staff so you’re ready to deploy AI tools for everything from training plans to fire detection and post-incident analysis
Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic University
The firefighters expected to be laid off eventually due to a new plan, but officials surprised them with an earlier date than expected
Christine Jameson fought back tears as she recounted the death of her husband Kyle, which was compounded by massive bills she didn’t know how she could pay
The Norwood Fire Department fell out of compliance for the SAFER grant after retirements and one resignation
KENWOOD Viking’s perpetual software licensing program for fire departments significantly shrinks the costs associated with land mobile radio (LMR) ownership
About 200 people, most wearing red shirts meant to symbolize union solidarity, gathered at City Hall to protest the city’s handling of contract negotiations
Legislation would put local fire departments with EMS services on par with other ambulance providers
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated healthcare
NVFC Chairman Kevin Quinn offers strategies to overcome volunteer staffing challenges
Former Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Chief Jeffrey Collins said County Administrator Verdenia Baker forced him out as “a pretext to further a political agenda”
Adam Franco did not qualify for the job-related cancer date of five years before he died, so officials worked to secure a retirement benefit for his wife Angela
RollCall from Adashi Systems can help your department minimize labor costs, comply with union rules and improve operational efficiency
Clinton Walker says he was unfairly targeted by an investigation that he says was one-sided
Lisa Purvis, whose son died in the crash, created a petition against the rehiring of Edward Ackerman
Good-spirited jesting that is leadership sanctioned, inclusive and based on mutual admiration can be funny and benefit the community
Officials will hear an ordinance that would reduce the age to 20 for recruits who have earned an associate’s degree in fire/rescue science technology
With a third grant a long shot, the Newburgh Fire Department is preparing to lay off 12 firefighters when the current award money runs out at the end of July
Sixteen firefighters walked out of the meeting after Town Manager Stacy Tebo fired Chief Kevin Pittman
The department received 18 percent more calls in 2017 than 2016, but Fire Engine One was unavailable for an even greater part last year than the previous year,
The organization teamed up with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine to mitigate the effects of fatigue with recommendations
The ruling denies the union’s motion for a preliminary injunction regarding the shift staffing changes, which were the result of cuts to the city’s 2018 budget
Oscar Picazo pleaded guilty on Dec. 11 to a count of grand theft by embezzlement with amount enhancements for theft over $65,000 and theft over $100,000
Officials said the public safety model of first responders acting as firefighters, police officers and EMS providers helps decrease response times
Hire the right people, lead through example and show appreciation to develop a company of firefighters who exhibit strong values
Be proactive and intentional, with a facilitator who understands fire culture and sexual harassment law when providing firefighter training
Higher education can help firefighters tackle the five biggest challenges facing emergency services today
Kirk Lewis claimed he did not know he was under investigation after a fire captain smelled marijuana coming from his room, and he was not advised of his rights
Brandon Butler said he was on his way to work when he fell asleep at the wheel, crashing into the Buffalo Fire Department
Mark Holland described the results of a payroll analysis that he said proved the firefighters are manipulating a legal practice of shift trading
