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.
The St. Charles City Council would add firefighters and build new stations while discontinuing the city’s ambulance service in favor of expanded coverage by St. Charles County Ambulance District
The agreement mirrors 5% FOP raises, preserves staffing and unlocks hundreds of millions in retro pay pending union and City Council approval
The incoming and outgoing IAFC presidents address common challenges facing fire service leaders, plus the power of collaboration
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
The directive for the new SOP came from the city manager as a result of eight captains who were demoted to firefighters in July
With the city council’s support, the matter now moves to the Texas Legislature for approval
Getting hired as a firefighter isn’t easy, but you can improve your chances by taking specific actions
One city official called the fire department’s overtime budget of $1.48 million unacceptable
Officials said the firefighter and a friend threatened the bride and pushed guests when they were asked to leave
The firefighters’ board agreed to give up some benefits in exchange for certainty in a complex deal that would eliminate pension underfunding
Robert Brown is accused of embezzling money from a membership fund between 2011 and 2015
Officials said the county is growing and having one person supervise both departments is going to be a bigger challenge
The seven members involved received a pay cut and loss of vacation days
The filing alleges a breach of contract for changing union police and fire employees’ plans without reopening contract negotiations
The firefighter was arrested after crashing his vehicle with his young children inside two years ago
Chief Thomas Graydon says he must have fought back for his firefighters one too many times
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