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.
Rural crews in Buchanan County are juggling growing emergency demand, fewer available responders and limited funding
Using more than $68,000 in state grant funds, the Albany Fire Department provided inflatable lifting chairs to local care facilities and trained staff to handle non-injury fall
Emporia officials approved a $6.27 million remodel of Fire Station 2, using savings from the new Fire Station 1 project to improve safety, wellness and efficiency without increasing overall costs or raising taxes
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
If our leaders can’t see that, then it’s on us, especially those in the middle, to bring some humanity back into the firehouse
FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to grant programs that public safety agencies use to strengthen disaster preparedness
We must create an environment that preserves the incident commander’s cognitive bandwidth
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs, for training, equipment and readiness efforts
Baraboo will receive USDA funding to build a main 39,000-square-foot fire and EMS facility and a smaller satellite station to improve emergency response coverage
From technology to mental health, here are the key factors to consider when planning a station that will stand the test of time
Great leaders know when to coach, when to cut and how to build a growth-focused culture
The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
With ambulances and fire trucks breaking down and outdated vehicles straining city services, new legislation would require an annual fleet report to assess the scope of the problem and guide future investments
A Thunderbolts baseball game was canceled when a Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water onto the field after a hit ball damaged his vehicle
Imagining the shift from generative AI to general AI — and how that impacts fire service jobs
Go beyond check-the-box communication to build real trust with firefighters who need more than information
A Montgomery County fire engine is likely totaled after being driven into floodwaters during a rescue, prompting an internal review and placing the firefighter behind the wheel on non-driving status
The fire service doesn’t need more slackers, troublemakers or tyrants; it needs more doers, listeners and leaders
Chiefs John Butler and Otto Drozd explain the unique influence of the association and why it’s leading the fire service
Assistant Chief Mike Binney and Data Analytics Manager John Morrison detail how their departments are employing these tools
The Austin Firefighters Association launched a no-confidence vote over claims Chief Joel Baker delayed flood aid to Kerr County, allegations he denies as city leaders back him
City Administrator Michael Jordan proposed bending policy to grant Reginald Freeman a police-only housing bonus, boosting his offer to nearly $260K
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding
Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership
What a week in the Sahara taught one chief officer about leading with purpose and building organizational endurance
Dallas Assistant Fire Chief Lauren Johnson has been named the next chief of Portland Fire & Rescue, becoming only the third woman and third external hire to lead the department
Walla Walla County fire officials say local crews are fully staffed and prepared for wildfire season, with confidence in state and federal support despite federal budget cuts
The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue fire chief reflects on his first year at the department
Botetourt County will pay volunteer firefighters $5 to $20 per call, with additional bonuses to support and grow its volunteer force
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
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