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.
Following a five-month test period, the Graham FD adopted the 48/96 schedule, ensuring crews stay rested and ready
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A federal court ruled Atlantic City violated the firefighter’s religious rights by enforcing a beard ban, despite his support role and lack of fit testing
Fire Chief George Sheets said he expressed his intentions to go back to one department, because all the goals he set have been met
The hose hit a vehicle and stalled traffic; a semi-truck lost control and turned over on an interstate
The city blames the delay on human error, while the firefighter’s union says it was caused by problems with technology used to identify units closest to emergencies
Since he was not dispatched to the call three blocks away, he did not respond or ask about the call for the child, who later died
In two separate incidents, medical and fire personnel order civilians to stop filming a patient in a public place
Two firehouses are undergoing major remodels; the move has given firefighters a chance to get more involved in the community
Fire Chief Kevin O’Connor has ordered an investigation into allegations that firefighters are the ones who did the damage
Matthew Sanchez told a frantic caller, who was trying to save her friend’s life after being shot, to ‘deal with it yourself’
The ordinance passed by the Spokane City Council affects a pilot program that sent sent single-person crews to lower acuity calls
Matthew Sanchez was removed from his position at the dispatch center and reassigned after officials became aware of the conversation
The career firefighter, visiting to run an Ironman race the same weekend as the blaze, ‘felt the need to jump in’
EMT Choeurlyne Doirin-Holder has failed to pass the training academy two times; FDNY gave her top firefighter pay for a desk job; she is getting a third shot at the test
Fire chief: “If they know they’re going to be charged, they’re going to be less likely to call in. They could put themselves in more danger.”
A total of 25 fire departments were put on probation after being cited for not meeting state requirements in the last two years
Volunteer firefighter Adam Glaze remains in the hospital after undergoing surgery and skin grafts
The department has suspended him twice from his post as chief; his reinstatement comes with strict restrictions
The department went into service with a dozen new members, a new chief and lingering legal issues from previously serving fire officials
It was the mayor who decided not to provide mutual aid; the chief said his firefighters were ready and willing
In response to a comment about a video showing firefighters being stabbed, he posted: “Sadly, I will delay treatment for more of them as well.”
Summer means added stress on firefighters’ bodies; a well-planned and executed rehab will mitigate that danger
The department will hire six 24-hour shift firefighters
According to fire officials, the fees would create $1.8 million in new revenue
Capt. Gregg Favre said the report lays out what a model policy, or city, state or federal law could look like
A First Amendment advocate faulted the videographer for not being sensitive to the patient’s distress
After two weeks without the defibrillators, Compton Fire Department officials were able to meet training and certification requirements
The director of fire standards and training blamed it on bullying and a difficult physical entrance exam
The fire chief ordered an investigation into the party dubbed ‘kegs and eggs’ where alcohol consumption and vandalism took place
Some, including the assistant chief, say the hired consultants did not conduct a proper investigation and never looked for wrong doings
Reputation-management expert will explore strategies on how to address and prevent bad firefighter behavior from entering your firehouse
Despite tax money already collected, they’ve been operating solely on reserves and fundraisers to pay for everything from gas in fire trucks to insurance
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