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.
Three strategies to achieve the right balance of positivity, realism and accountability when reviewing member performance
With the new “1323" schedule, the Charleston Fire Department addressed health concerns with maintaining the 56-hour workweek
Greene County officials shut down the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company amid an ongoing investigation into undisclosed claims
Although the station is no longer operating, protesters vowed that ‘it’s not over’
The member said she was ‘very disappointed’ to learn that only one of 18 graduating firefighters was black
The dissolution of the dept. is expected to save more than $7 million; the county guaranteed employment to all qualified employees
The firefighters’ union said the agency’s response time was ‘unsatisfactory'; the mayor said he’s satisfied with the agency’s performance
The department started in 1891 as an all-volunteer crew and operated independently from the city
The paid on-call firefighter joked about not hurrying to put out a fire at a black family’s home following a massive house party at that home
Here are four takeaways from The New York Times investigation into the failed private equity investments and mismanagement of EMS businesses
Firefighter Daryl Gordon died after falling down an elevator shaft at a working fire
The Texas firefighter was diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning, but the fire dept. didn’t have the extra insurance policy to cover his injuries
Numerous EMS agencies acquired by private equity firms, are aimed at making a profit from emergency calls while cutting costs and increasing prices
A new contract calls for replacing promotion tests with formal education and seniority; the move comes after a decade-long discrimination lawsuit
The complaint alleges there were eight instances in which the chief fraudulently obtained certifications
The township board voted 2-1 to disband the department over costs; the dissenting board member vowed to keep the department open
The program could save the city money and drastically reduce the number of nonemergency calls by “frequent flyers”
A recent story shows the importance of understanding how to handle suicide calls and that we’ve got a long way to go
Officials said costs to upgrade the station could reach up to $600,000
The fire dept. sent more than 80 personnel and 34 vehicles, but they were forced to remain outside
State law prohibits local governments from enforcing any residency requirements beyond requiring firefighters to live within 15 miles of the government unit
The threat triggered confusion on how the fire department would respond to calls
New Haven is one of 178 departments nationwide classified Class 1, joining 2 other state departments
The LAFD SOBER unit for Skid Row’s frequent users is a good idea, but potential dangers to firefighters and medics cannot be ignored
Opponents say the move would hurt the city’s ability to fill the 200 firefighter and 500 police vacancies
When one firefighter was laid off and others were not, it raised questions about whether the city is being equitable in enforcing its social media policy
The first responders fee was newly implemented to prevent fire station brownouts
Attorneys said the paramedics did not check the woman’s vital signs, connect her to an EKG machine or follow cardiac arrest protocol
Firefighters have been harassed and spat on while responding to fire and medical calls
When the chief complained to the city council of faulty air conditioning making it too hot to sleep, he was written up
Tensions flared and many demanded answers during a town meeting Saturday to discuss restoring fire services
The tweets that made light of a suicidal man on a bridge were posted to the department union Twitter account
Both of the former lieutenant’s daughters went through training under the supervision of their father