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.
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
The Los Angeles City Council’s committee voted to cut 42 Emergency Incident Technician positions from the fire department, a move opposed by interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
The group is concerned about noise from the station disturbing parkgoers and zoo animals as well as increased traffic in the area
Cindy Schuenke’s attorney said she is owed over $700,000 in back pay and benefits
Statewide, Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter numbers have fallen 80 percent in the past 40 years
The paid on-call firefighter is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from the nonprofit organization that raises money for scholarships and other activities
The new policy would force inspectors to perform substandard assessments of buildings that may put firefighters at risk
The agreement prevented numerous experienced firefighters from leaving their jobs over retirement benefits
Nicole Mittendorff’s sister and husband break their silence on her death and online bullying
The radio station came to life after a storm severed power and communication between firefighters and the community
The chief was disciplined after failing to disseminate a report that may have prevented the death of another firefighter
The department began efforts to decrease the number of non-emergency 911 calls
According to the firefighter, the vehicle failed to slow down at a crash-scene traffic-control area
Patients who received CPR with the ResQCPR system had a 9 percent one-year survival rate, versus a 6 percent without it
First responder fatigue is a growing concern within the fire and EMS community
After enjoying retirement, Ken Fustin decided he wanted to get back into firefighting
Matthew Knowles, a three-year veteran, admitted to taking the money from the “house dues” fund
A discarded cigarette started a fire that burned 42 acres and forced the evacuation of an apartment complex
The district has been losing firefighters to retirement and to other fire departments, but is receiving more calls than ever
The captain was arrested twice in 24 hours and has been placed on leave without pay
Board members voted Tuesday to examine the department in light of firefighter Nicole Mittendorff’s suicide
A black firefighters group and the NAACP asked to have the case dismissed after they reached a settlement with the city
The department held a head-shaving event to raise money for the firefighter’s treatments and to unite in solidarity
The community threw a surprise party to celebrate Jon Bittner’s 50 years of service
Adam Thiel plans to strengthen ties between the fire department and community groups
The 26-year veteran has extensive medical experience, considering 80 percent of Portland’s fire department calls are medical
The overhaul establishes a tier for newly hired employees, limiting maximum pension payments and equalizing employer and employee contribution rates
The fire department suspended the four, who police said enjoyed the thrill of riding in fire trucks
An audit revealed numerous pay errors within the fire department
Questionable photos from a fire service trade show has caused community outcry
He’s accused of stealing from the utility workers’ union where he served as treasurer for over 10 years
Equipping firefighters with epinephrine could cost the city $25,000