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.
Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis has led the department since 2018 and holds a master’s degree in operational excellence and process improvement
Careful monitoring, witnessed documentation and a record of any actions will protect controlled substances in the ambulance from theft
Look for tampered packaging, excessive use and false documentation to identify a drug diversion in your department
Chief Justin Mochar asked that active volunteer responders receive a property tax rebate of 20 percent, as well as an earned income tax refund
Officials said the debt is largely due to a change in assumptions the plan uses to project how much money it will need
Bradley Baugh had been a firefighter for only a few weeks before he was fired for an “awful” Facebook post that was not revealed
FEMA opens the SAFER grant application period for career, combination and volunteer firefighter recruitment assistance
The union said firefighters and paramedics would be more willing to sign a contract that requires drug testing if the chief agrees to be tested as well
The Bayonne Fire Department is the first in the state to equip every firefighter with the technology and “speed up the search for any trapped victims”
Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks said he has sought acknowledgement from the city that his chronic lymphocytic leukemia stems from his 9/11 response
The union said that fire engine crews are made up of two people, when state law requires at least three to act when responding to a fire
Consider assigning drones to specific apparatus to ensure incident commanders can dictate the drone’s deployment when needed on scene
The sluggish rate of progress threatens Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas’ push to double the number of women firefighters by 2020
Don’t let your professional network, or yourself derail your career path: Examine these five perspectives to map out your path to being a great leader
While technology can assist in some situations, toxic leadership and cultural norms require a different approach
The infestation was found after a firefighter went to the hospital to be treated for a rash
Vickie Christensen has been with the Forest Service for seven years and became a deputy chief in 2016
Niles Fire Department firefighters are temporarily staying at a nearby senior center after crews nicknamed their living quarters “the swamp”
Are you exposing yourself, your crew and even your family to carcinogens by the way you remove your firefighter gear?
The House unanimously voted to approve SB 376, which qualifies first responders who cannot work due to PTSD for workers’ comp
The comedian joined advocates opposing a proposal they said could threaten health care treatment for 9/11 first responders
Firefighters said NASA fire and rescue operations contractor Chenega Infinity is trying to get rid of sick leave and cut down retirement benefits
Officials ignored a report urging them to eliminate or drastically amend a program that pays veteran first responders salaries and pensions simultaneously
Donald Bowen filed malfeasance in public office charges against Chief Randy Baker after he was removed from a volunteer post with the explorers program
UAS are becoming an integral component of multi-faceted response plans, helping to protect firefighters, first responders and communities
Florence Fire Station Two only has a brush truck and the closest ladder truck is over three miles away
Muslim firefighter Raheem Hassan claims he was tormented by fellow firefighters since 2015
The drones would be equipped with both optical and thermal-imaging cameras
The end result is expected to free-up regular rescue units for more serious calls, such as heart attack, stroke and injury trauma
It was the second hearing of the week for a senate committee regarding the 2017 Northern and Southern California fires and mudslides
Though funding for the dive team is still intact in the latest fire department budget proposal, the dive team could be on the chopping block
Lockport Chief Patrick Brady said he hopes to have inspections on apartments, large businesses and public spaces up to date by the end of the year
The Public Safety Recruiting and Retention Initiative would “help to make Columbia a destination city” for first responders
