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.
With engines stuck in the shop and few reserves available, Anchorage firefighters are increasingly forced to respond in under-equipped vehicles as call volumes rise and equipment wears down
Troy’s new Engine 2, designed for the city’s hills and dense infrastructure, will serve the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute area as officials continue investing in public safety
The Winston-Salem city council approved a nearly $2 million compensation overhaul boosting salaries up to 9.5%
Somers officials approved funding that covers most staffing costs for two years and part of a third, with recruiting underway
Reading Fire Department Medal Day honors firefighters and EMTs for lifesaving actions
Five graduates say the department reclassified them as EMS trainees just before contracts expired, then issued termination letters
Months after a crash destroyed its tanker, Boones Mill firefighters say a county loaner is inadequate and push for a $1.01M custom replacement
Getting a junior firefighter program off the ground requires policies, advisors and serious commitment – but it’s all worth it
The city unveiled 10 engines, 13 ambulances and 6 command vehicles to sustain fast response times and replace aging rigs
A Waterbury HR probe says recruits used phones, split screens and Google during an unsupervised final test
The Finance Committee advanced an $8M payout in the ambulance restraint death and $7.5M to the family of pastors killed during a police chase
Understanding the impact of AI sycophancy
The Highland Fire Protection District used an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy 33 sets of turnout gear, 10 sets of EMS gear, new helmets, boots and gloves, plus extrication and wildland equipment
Actions every chief can take to stay current with modern-era executive-level responsibilities
This conversation explores how to lead with integrity, courage, and humility in today’s world
Do you know how to teach? Rethinking fire service instruction and leadership
Grants can provide essential funding without needing to drastically increase local taxes or wreak havoc within your budget
The grant for Flint funds sign-on and retention bonuses, performance incentives, and leadership and training programs to boost morale, readiness and public trust
A proposal would require four-person crews, though the department says coverage is adequate and meeting the standard could mean overtime
Despite statewide retention woes and closures, New Milford now fields 50 active members and 10 recruits, crediting hands-on entry training, a welcoming culture and early call experience
The former Sheridan Park Fire Company treasurer admitted stealing nearly $450,000 to fuel a gambling habit
A Saline City Council vote launches planning, legal review and public outreach to form a multi-jurisdiction fire authority targeting faster response, clearer governance and fairer cost sharing
A new after-action review says agencies were overwhelmed, the EOC was largely ineffective, alert tools went underused and outdated policies delayed orders, echoing Woolsey-era warnings as west Altadena burned during the Eaton fire.
LAFD Interim Chief Ronnie Villanueva said crews “cold-trailed” the 8-acre fire and didn’t use thermal cameras, a decision critics call “hard to justify”
What fire leaders need to know now
After the new chief moved to oust three captains, 13 Jefferson firefighters resigned, taking 133 years of experience
Bismarck Rural Fire Department’s new 9,000-sq-ft facility houses three apparatus with room to expand and features a kitchen, laundry, offices, gym and bunk rooms
Sterling Heights launched weekday BLS peak-demand units and color-coded dispatch to free ALS units for critical calls, reduce fatigue and better match resources
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed
After weeks of training, Rocky Mount firefighters will place two Pierce Enforcers in service
Carroll County officials say his operational suspension mirrors his Montgomery County status and reinstatement depends on the case outcome
The new Derry firehouse design adds modern communications, decon and training space to speed response in the southwest area
Lessons from one station build help drive a second design
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