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.
Here are six strategies to prevent drug diversion, part of the profession’s important role in the fight against the opioid overdose epidemic
An Orlando Fire Department EMT was fired after a months-long investigation into a 34-second video clip where made a comment about women’s voting rights
Strategic hiring, governance and financial foresight form the foundation of high-performing fire districts
Nicole Morris, 35, said she is struggling to endure 24-hour shifts as she nears the end of her pregnancy
Columbus Fire Department firefighters had to tough it out with space heaters in frigid temperatures after the boiler broke down
Officials said colleagues looked the other way while the firefighter repeatedly had sex with his girlfriend at the time, who filed a complaint
Host Chris Cebollero sits down with three veteran fire, EMS and police experts to better understand the communication issues and challenges facing responders
The California Public Utilities Commission held a special meeting Wednesday to look at ways the state can reduce the impacts of deadly wildfires
Three firefighters from Chihuahua, a Mexican city about 550 miles south of Albuquerque, are joining an Albuquerque Fire Department academy class
The millennial generation is immersed in technology, and can use their skills to achieve success in the modern-day fire service
In the span of six years, three children whose fathers work for the Honolulu Fire Department have been diagnosed with bone cancer
For fire departments considering outside assistance with recruitment campaigns, here are some valuable tips on how to find the right consultant
Reframing conclusions about fire-based EMS as theories invites investigation into proof, engages staff and results in real change
Officials will consider expanding to people who live within 15 miles of the station instead of the current limit of 10 miles
Brunswick Fire Chief Randy Mobley said the starting pay of $9.29 an hour is the primary factor behind the department’s perpetual revolving door
State Sen. Dan Laughlin said he is speaking with Department of Corrections Secretary John E. Wetzel about the “severe shortage” of volunteer firefighters
Division Chief Chris Hoch, accused by a female subordinate of sexual harassment and retaliation, was fired by Interim Chief Michael Mackey with a four-paragraph letter
Officials from New Carlisle, Olive Township and LaPorte County’s Hudson Township are considering whether to form a territory that would be led by full-time staff
The court found that Jon Sprague’s First Amendment rights were violated when he was fired for using work email to send messages to a Christian firefighter group
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
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