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 chain of command and issuance of orders can become complicated if all parties involved do not respect the system and its boundaries
Telling new employees their generation is lazy and entitled will only drive them to meet that expectation, rather than grow into the leaders of our future
LAFD officials warn that cutting Emergency Incident Technician positions would endanger lives, stressing that the specialized firefighters do far more than drive chiefs
Whether she was bullied or not, Nicole Mittendorff’s suicide should make chiefs and officers take a hard look at their department’s culture
The rumor got started by an unauthorized tweet from someone connected with the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department
John “Darrell” Hamilton, 58, died almost two years ago after collapsing down stairs with chest pains; his family claims that crews “left him for dead”
Chief Richard Bowers said his focus at the moment is on Nicole Mittendorff’s grieving family and colleagues, but that he has zero-tolerance for bullying
The suicide of Nicole Mittendorff causes us to ask the question: What is the impact of bullying on emergency responder mental health and suicide?
Fire officials claim that at least 10 chemicals used in flame retardants endanger firefighters and do little to stop fires
Chief Richard Bowers said he is looking into the matter and that his department will not tolerate bullying of any kind
The ideas included giving new recruits a relocation bonus, down-payment help and creating a private health care exchange
Union officials said one factor behind the recent injuries is fatigue, which was blamed on the new schedule for firefighters
Union officials claim Steve McInerny told firefighters they should let structures burn to convince the city council the department needs more money
Mike Spencer was placed on a week-long administrative leave for the second time in three years
The high-definition cameras can be operated remotely to pan, tilt and zoom in the search for the first wisps of smoke in remote areas
A major concern is the unpredictable sound quality of a digital system that could lead to accidents
Spencer Township trustees voted to end the town’s fire department, citing fiscal responsibility as driving factor
Commissioner John McNicholas resigned after a traffic crash on Lake Shore in his city-issued vehicle
Firefighter Tonya Johnson walked onto oncoming traffic on a state highway after a heated argument with her husband
The firefighter was upset during a welfare check when he took off with a firearm in hand
Fire Chief Herb Jones is on administrative leave and is out on a $25,000 bond
The firefighters could sue in an attempt to overturn the board’s decision, but no decision has been made yet
The mayor blamed the fire department’s resignations on campaign agendas that included cutting taxes
Governor Jay Inslee approved $189.5 million to pay for fighting last year’s record wildfire costs
Lt. Lori Franchina alleged she developed severe post-traumatic stress disorder because of the constant mistreatment
Officials said they’ve been trying for years to resolve staffing shortage, firefighter housing and funding issues
The city wants firefighters to maintain their license throughout their career; the union is advocating for it to be required only a portion of that time
The now famous photo of a firefighter’s wife breastfeeding their infant in a turnout coat sparks questions about why he got in trouble
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Carl Strye Jr. is facing a felony charge that carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison; thefts in excess of $8,000 occurred the same year he stepped down as president and became mayor
The rationale for firefighters being equipped with the medication was a spike in overdose drug deaths
Safety experts say daily inspections have been abandoned and some trucks are more than 200 days past due on inspections
A picture of a firefighter’s wife breastfeeding their infant son in his turnout gear has stirred controversy and made national news
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