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
Chief: “We’re excited to add these women to our roster of talented firefighters”
The $1.4 million station has been pushed by officials since 1996
FirstNet was set up to alleviate responder communication problems revealed by 9/11; here’s a look at where that program is 15 years on
Much has changed in the fire service as a result of 9/11, here’s a look at what we learned and failed to act on, and those things we simply didn’t learn
Much has changed in the fire service as a result of 9/11, here’s a look at what we learned and failed to act on, and those things we simply didn’t learn
Paul Hutchinson filed for retirement a day before a department hearing
Charles Turner II argued the commission violated tiebreaker rules when he applied for the promotion in June
When we say, “Never forget,” we need to remember, and live the too-soon-forgotten aftereffects of the Sept. 11 attacks
Savanna Sanchez said she wants other women to feel they are capable of succeeding at building a career as a firefighter
The new building, located in a centralized area, will improve the department’s fire coverage
The SAFER grant distributed $340 million in 2015 to staff departments nationwide
Fire chief seeks federal grants to pay for additional personnel
The federal grant will hire 14 new firefighters and increase the dept.'s staff level to 425
The former chief confessed to stealing the funds, and spending them all with his wife
As the driver of the fire tuck told a man to move, the man continued to shout, then threw a bottle at the rig
Frank DeThomas was arrested Thursday on charges of stealing over $100,000 from the fire company
The application period will open Oct. 11. See the changes that have been made to this year’s AFG.
The vests weigh around 17 pounds, and are said to be able to stop bullets from a high-powered rifle
The firefighter used a garden hose to battle the fire before crews arrived
Researchers noted that individual will and organizational solidarity are two factors that worked in favor of increasing PPE
Chief: “It’s a time for us to not only remember the lives lost that day but to also honor the courage and strength that was displayed by everyday heroes”
Department members will receive a three percent raise and paid time off for continuing education
The department only has between four and seven firefighters on duty during each shift
Tim Jensen was suspended in March for alleged management lapses, tardiness and failing to follow orders
Paul Perrotti was convicted of embezzling more than $25,000 from the department over the last 17 years
The city will spend $130,000 on the design and installation of new bay doors to fit the recently purchased ladder truck
The generic version will be identical to the branded product in terms of functionality
Arielle Bonilla was sworn in Monday, along with four other recruits
Captain: “When you put out the call in this town, people answer it”
Following staffing shortages last year, the city racked up $300K in overtime pay