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 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
Here’s how to help a colleague who is on the cusp of becoming a viral news sensation, putting their career at risk and embarrassing your department
Researchers found a lack of trust between multicultural and high-risk populations as crews deliver fire and emergency medical services
The “hero” culture of the fire service increases the risk of injury and death when working within multicultural communities
Gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of your team in regard to its ability to execute a recruitment and retention plan
An online survey was created to collect diversity-by-rank numbers for 108 fire departments
Capt. John Parker expressed his frustration over protocol in an interview about an engine being turned away from a fire
“The perspective we have now is: everything we do is focused on enhancing people’s lives and earning their trust,” Chief Brian Schaeffer said
The fire department has experienced decades of stagnant staffing, which officials say have caused longer emergency response times in Salem
The change has resulted in dispatchers now calling for the closest fire truck to respond to an emergency medical call when no ambulance is available
The clock ran out on the petitions citizens submitted backing the firefighters push for “parity” with police officers of corresponding rank
Michael Pepper pleaded guilty to being part of a conspiracy to defraud public health benefits with a kickback scheme involving compounded prescription benefits
The automatic aid program ensures the closest crew will respond to the incident no matter what jurisdiction it falls in
“Augusta becomes one of only 18 communities across Georgia to achieve this top rating,” Fire Chief Chris James said
The West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department confirmed the investigation into former Chief Jimmy Ellis, but said it is in limbo at this time
Last year, about 31 percent of the budgeted overtime expenses were associated with firefighters calling in sick
Mark Carr, the department’s first black chief, had his photo hung with the others in March at the direction of city lawyers
Volunteer firefighters asked former chief Jimmy Ellis to resign due to claims of mishandled money, but Ellis refused, so they quit
The visual report was created to help local leaders understand how the two resources can work together to improve emergency communication
The Philadelphia Fire Department is investigating the post and could take disciplinary action
After Utica fire Chief Russell Brooks being placed on leave, some have questioned if Mayor Robert Palmieri can handle both positions
The Crystal Lake firefighters’ labor union filed a lawsuit against the city after officials zeroed out the tax imposed on out-of-state insurance companies
The legislation would increase benefits for volunteers who might not be covered if they contract job-related cancer
The city plans to hire 241 firefighters, three times more than the average annual amount
Programs, initiatives, standards and resources have been put forward in the last 30 years to improve firefighter health and to decrease death and injury
The three described what happened as a “joke,” but Chief John Jurgle said he won’t “tolerate this kind of thing”
Brockton’s Squad A Rescue Unit went out 5,178 times over the course of the year, more than New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles
The two suspects were accused of breaking into more than 161 vehicles at over 44 locations
Daniel Capuano fell through an elevator shaft while fighting a fire in a former slaughterhouse in December 2015
Matthew Sanchez, a 10-year veteran, told the caller to “deal with it yourself” before hanging up
The police emergency call times now meet national standards, but a dispatch union rep said the fire department call center is understaffed and overwhelmed
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