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.
Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
Led by Chief Brian Moya, the department’s streamlined lateral hiring process is bringing in trained firefighters and helping reduce staffing gaps
Fire service insiders explain the threats and opportunities they see when the incoming administration and Congress take charge
Leonel Caso filed the suit against the department, stating he was the victim of harassment, including being called derogatory terms because of his Hispanic heritage
An official told the commissioners in September that mistrust toward the chiefs was a common theme among some other employees he had interviewed
The report discusses a range of department issues, such as training and outdated equipment
Advocates for sexual assault victims said the plea deal is outrageous and would send a “terrible message”
Perhaps a key reason PTSD hasn’t been talked about enough in the fire service community is the expectation many firefighters feel to fit a certain mold
The controversy of whether firefighters should be permitted to wash their personal vehicles at fire stations began in April
With more questions than answers surrounding a Trump presidency, these seven items are likely to be front of mind for fire and EMS providers
Documents allege that former Chief Ken Morehead made over $50,000 worth of unauthorized purchases from the department’s checking account
The closing of the stations and lack of transparency has left many firefighters disgruntled, some of which have begun a petition
Five volunteer firefighters are accused of sexually assaulting a colleague with a sausage in 2015
Here’s an in-depth look at how fire risk, firefighter staffing levels and fire prevention efforts intertwine
These leaders took measured steps to make whole-scale changes in a change-resistant combination fire department, and came away with member buy in
An Air Force veteran took a screenshot of the photo and comment and reported it to the department
Officials said hiring paramedics would be more cost-effective
Per terms of the new contract, union employees will receive cost-of-living wage increases of 2.25 percent for this year, 2017 and 2018
The department is one of 750 fire departments in the country rated a 2 in town limits
Albert Melin, 46, wrote over 130 fire department checks to two of his businesses
Those opposed to hiring a paid chief said allowing firefighters to elect a chief saves taxpayer dollars and has worked in the past
Firefighters were told that if they attempted to obtain the equipment inside the locked station, the city could press burglary charges
Officials said Assistant Chief Joe Jones was placed on leave regarding an ongoing personnel matter
Harmless perks firefighters enjoy may come under fire as they evolve into quasi-municipal employees
Officials declined to explain why Chief Aaron Wesley was suspended until board members could further discuss the matter
Once a year, the department sets a fundraising goal of $3,000 that helps purchase essential equipment
A special meeting with department members is scheduled for later this month to discuss distributing assets
Lt. Gerry Collins, 41, failed to report his DUI and reportedly attempted to avoid the charge because he is a firefighter
The controversy began in April when a town manager told the department they couldn’t wash their personal vehicles at the station
Allegan Fire District Chief Matt is suspected of possessing the child sexually abusive material at home and while at work
The judge also sided with the city, approving a less generous interpretation of how quickly firefighters will accrue retirement benefits
The current policy limits fire departments from responding to medical calls