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.
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
A solid Standard of Cover is the blueprint for effective, consistent fireground operations
Mayor Bibb unveils firefighter contract with 12% raise in 2025, plus 3% annual hikes to boost recruitment and retention
Newbern Mayor Patrick Braxton was the only person to run for office and had been blocked from exercising his duties
N.C. Chief Tim Bradley warns House panel that new standard would become “economically infeasible” for volunteer fire departments
The IAFC’s comprehensive guide to hosting a fire camp is a blueprint for recruiting more women into the fire service
The Middletown City Council unanimously approved to make firefighter pay comparable to surrounding fire departments
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
Guidance for embracing strategic, integrated community risk reduction
Trenton Fire Director Kenneth Douglas’ earlier patch controversy is overshadowed by fixing firehouses, buying new gear and improving morale
The Decatur mayor and a fire department lieutenant are in conflict over comments made during an EMS call and social media posts about city leadership and a fatal police shooting.
Somers Fire Chief David Lenart interviews volunteer fire officers in his podcast “The Volley Chief”
The FSRI’s research program manager details the changes ahead and what fire service leaders can do right now to prepare
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said she wrestled with the decision for many months
Chiefs John Oates and Dena Ali break down the latest survey findings related to fire department leadership at all levels
Many apparatus crashes could be prevented through simple process improvements and mechanical checks
Cleveland legislators intend to spend $18M to replace hundreds of radios used by first responders
The Prospect Park fire chief apologized to the department and residents, saying he was sorry for putting the borough fire company in a negative light
The Aurora Fire Department’s new public website shares data about department operations
How to get the best bang for your buck, especially when tapping into personal funds for work items
ARP funding has allowed Lowell officials to purchase new fire apparatus and equipment
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
Clay City Fire Department officials placed a firefighter on leave after a photo showed him wearing an FD T-shirt while riding outside of a car
The former Bedford firefighter alleges the harassment created a fear of “physical violence and/or sabotage”
It is sometimes difficult to know what equipment, training and miscellaneous expenses our agencies should cover
Chiefs from FDNY, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte offer lessons from the front lines of past civil unrest
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said the proposed standards could lead to longer response times and more people dying
Rapid or poorly managed cultural shifts can lead to resistance, confusion and a breakdown in cohesion among personnel
The fire service must embrace a culture of operating safely and managing risk appropriately
Two former Lexington firefighters were awarded payments following claims they were fired for reporting misconduct in the department
Tacoma Fire Chief Tory Green led the department through the coronavirus pandemic and created a behavioral health crisis program
Can firefighters’ dark humor, coupled with resilience, help manage workplace incivility?
