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 third-generation firefighter’s story of finding her passion in a male-dominated industry
Ill-fitting PPE undermines rescue operations and sends female firefighters a dangerous message about belonging
Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
The new agreement creates a faster training pipeline for new hires and vacation hour restructuring
All workplace violence is not necessarily bullying or harassment, but all bullying and harassment are forms of violence
Chief David Coatney is implementing staffing strategies to combat the shortage
The ability to hire DACA recipients as first responders varies state by state and department by department
The Manistee Fire Department applied to be recognized as the “Oldest Continuously Manned Fire Station” in the world
James Perry sued town Manager Gayle Corrigan, claiming he was fired because of a clash with his brother, the firefighters union president
Gerald O’Mara stepped down from chairman of the fire district after his Facebook comments suggested Muslims be thrown off a roof
Despite more than two dozen applications for Providence fire chief, no one has been hired
Hawaii Fire Fighters Association president Bobby Lee said Assistant Chief Ronald Rico should have been on the scene but chose not to go
HHS, CDC commit opioid funding grant money to public health based models for combating the crisis
The combined tab from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma is expected to hit $200 billion or more
The city said it needs to make up an anticipated increase in the 2018 budget caused by the firefighters who are being paid for by a SAFER grant
As part of the $12.5 million partnership, Scott Safety will provide 2,400 SCBAs to 237 California fire stations
Tyler Roysdon allegedly suggested on Facebook that he would save a dog from a burning house before a black man
The Raleigh Fire Department said the city cut vacation time, holiday pay and made sick day rules stricter
The responders will now be eligible for unlimited paid sick leave with full salary coverage
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