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.
Beyond the widely publicized cuts to FEMA, the budget would eliminate two programs that help communities fund apparatus and stations
Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data
A PFD commander is under investigation for harassment while two employees who made complaints against him face scrutiny over OT records
A firefighter-turned-psychologist breaks down what strategies fire departments can put into place to prevent firefighter-specific crimes
The chief said his tire was slashed a day after an article came out detailing his social media fight with union members
The new version of the exam was created after a judge ruled the previous exam discriminated against minorities
The Scranton mayor said the firefighters earned every penny by working overtime assignments
Tamalyn Nigretto wasn’t invited to speak to the media or included when they mayor thanked the fire crew; she said the incident underscores how difficult it is for women to succeed as firefighters
The report said the EMS and fire departments “don’t play well together” and made 33 recommendations to improve services in the county
Budget cuts led the city to discontinue bi-annual cleanings at the fire stations; two fire stations had to be closed due to mold and dead mice in air vents
The consolidation began last summer; the move means more firefighters will be available to respond to fires anywhere in the county
The department will test out a new system in which just one or two medics would respond to less serious 911 calls instead of firefighters or a private ambulance service
The attorney general filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit filed against two firefighters over missing firefighter funds
Several counties will add paid fire and EMS crews to increase the number of first responders available and the quality of care they provide
The payment did not comply with state law because it was not approved by the council and exceeded the $50,000 cap
For the first time, prevention micro grants are open to small fire departments minus some prohibitive restrictions
Applicants chosen would be considered part-time student interns and would earn $14.93 an hour; officials said the department wants to “reduce barriers”
The cuts are the result of an expected city deficit of $25.7M; the fire chief said the cuts could “impact how we provide services to the community”
Congestion and street width are just two of the factors that force us to consider the right size for our rigs
Steve McInerny was the fire chief for seven years; issues began to arise when the union claimed the chief exaggerated department needs and misled the public
The mayor argues that the fire department fixed all of the problems identified by state fire marshal’s office
Disciplining these firefighters shows leaders missed the meaning of both the holiday and the department rules
The smoke alarms were installed by the Swansboro Fire Department less than a month ago as part of the department’s fire prevention program
Three-fourths of the department signed the letter; they also chastised the chief for taking a pay raise despite budget issues
One firefighter quit and six others were asked to turn in their equipment after refusing to sign a new confidentiality agreement
For every action in fire and EMS there are consequences, some positive and some negative, but sometimes you do what you got to do
Chief Reginald Freeman is working to add training and hold firefighters more accountable
Third-generation volunteer firefighters are hoping the Pennsylvania council does not break up its fire department in favor of a contract with Pittsburgh Fire
The fire chief resigned and told his crew there were too much politics to continue; all 12 crew members followed suit
Dozens of firefighters participated in a “kegs and eggs” party at a shuttered fire station; the party was a send off for a retired firefighter and the station
The borough council decided to cut their contributions to the department’s vehicle maintenence fund by over 50 percent
Becoming a great leader is a journey of many moments pieced together; here’s some of the most impactful ones for success
The former deputy chief and fire marshal retired earlier this year
