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.
More than 150,000 firefighters have signed the Seatbelt Pledge, but we must do better
An “attaboy” photo of a burned home spotlights a lesson in fireground humility
Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals
They were the last of several unfair labor practice complaints filed by the union; Chief Luis Santiago said he hopes to move forward from the dispute
Whether flying a Confederate flag from a fire truck is grounds for termination rests largely on a department’s conduct policies
Firefighter Brian Nielsen made a call to the city for an explanation on why he was fired, but has yet to receive a call back
Many fire agencies have sought additional funding, but the requests are turning to demands as they struggle with rising costs and declines in donations and volunteers
Making a fire-safety dream into a fire-safety reality takes action; these seven steps can bring that dream to life
The town’s insurance company said code violations made it unsafe to house fire equipment; officials said it’s going to add 11 minutes to their response times
Several firefighters, current and retired, said there were many issues that led to the decision to disband the 134-year-old organization
In an effort to better accommodate the growing number, the fire department is currently upgrading their living quarters
Fire officials said the department is dissolving because it can’t find a leader who’s willing to be chief and they have a lack of volunteers
Federal officials who administer the program say it will face challenges by February and will have to start shutting down by next summer
PennDOT told the department to remove their signs advertising the haunted house because they could pose a safety risk on state roads
Mental health is now just as important as physical health in the department’s total wellness program
Firefighters wait outside the station for parking enforcement and beg not to be ticketed
The firefighter was suspended with pay while police look into an account he had control over by a 94-year-old city resident
In a spat over documentation, the city stopped paying the volunteer fire department’s insurance; a private company donated $11,200 to keep the department running
Many firefighters she considered brothers turned in their gear the day she was named fire chief 15 years ago
While those who responded violated no policies, they will undergo training for handling such situations
The program will focus on treating chronic medical conditions and assist patients before they need to call 911
City officials said two separate incidents caused the upheaval; it did not involve monetary irregularities or problems with firefighter or equipment certification
The annual fundraiser seeks to take advantage of an increase in traffic during a city fair; volunteer firefighters were asked to leave the area last year
Firefighter Timothy Gay says a new department policy requiring short hair discriminates against males
Clyde Thomas is on administrative duty after being found passed out in his department SUV; he admitted to drinking some alcohol but was not charged with DUI
The majority of the council vowed to adopt a fire assessment next month that would save 11 firefighter jobs
One mayor said allowing the department to redevelop its property would help the agency keep response times low as the surrounding population increases
Fire officials acknowledged that they tapped hydrants to fill three private pools, but did so as part of training exercises
City officials admit new trucks are needed and said they plan to buy more; they did not say how fast or how many
The village charges as much as $7,676 for every false fire alarm; the first one is free
Life comes down to the small things, and seemingly small, off-handed comments to the public can undermine their trust and support
Assistant Chief Clyde Thomas was found unresponsive in a department issued vehicle in a parking lot; the incident is under investigation
The repair shop owner says the department is responsible for a storage fee, on top of the time spent checking over the rig
