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.
Key experiences from my early days on the job have revealed a surprising number of lessons for running command
Greene County officials revealed internal issues ranging from missed training and pending criminal charges, which led to the sudden closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
If your fire department budget is stretched thin, every dollar matters
City officials voted 6-1 to contract fire services, which would save $7 to $10 million, to help the city’s bankruptcy exit plan survive
It would make it easier to attract and retain volunteers who might be discouraged from joining if they lived outside municipal limits
The fire chief said the new fire station will have separate sleeping quarters for women
The ultimate decision about the chief’s employment rests with the mayor, not the union
Ignore the rumors, expect delays, consider micro grants and get your house in order for the next round of grants as this year’s money is released
A data-reporting requirement that used NFPA test results in easy-to-read formats would improve fire department buying decisions
With the right boundaries and expectations, young firefighters have a lot to teach the old guard
Fire departments that perform well over decades begin with a leader who is passionate, committed and unafraid of change
A chief with mouth shut and ears open, especially around the boss, is most likely to avoid a career-crushing verbal suicide
With the new request, firefighters would be allowed to administer basic first aid and life support
The ordinance includes a $300 fine and 30 days in jail for failing to comply with the run-card rule
The Rescue Vehicle Program will be evaluated for its ability to reduce maintenance and wear and tear on department vehicles
Officials said the situation will be corrected when the 911 system is fixed
The move is part of a gradual process to transition the town into the city
The city is correcting a payroll error that resulted in underpayment for as many as four years
The chief’s performance came under scrutiny after a report on the fire that resulted in two firefighters’ deaths last year
Knowing the difference between what you need and what you want will make you a smarter shopper when it is time to buy your next engine
They were commended for firefighting improvements, but 13 agencies providing fire protection to the backcountry have not entered into agreements
Training on duty, proper lifting motions and physical ability testing are hot-button issues that science is addressing
The station’s mutual aid partners say they are more than ready to pick up the slack
The votes on wages and benefits ends a yearlong collective bargaining deadlock
Make every week an arson-awareness week; the extra effort may save a firefighter’s life
The administration doesn’t object, but the head of the firefighters union calls the triple dipping pension fraud
The fire chief said that it could compromise public safety and cost fire departments millions of dollars in grants
The report found the fire department’s relief association ignored recommendations to properly document expenditures
It started as a joke and ended with one of them shoving the other
The move would help cut response times; the departments hope to raise money for full-time firefighters through more donations
The city, in theory, could charge residents thousands of dollars for responses to routine car accidents or water spills
Fewer than two percent of departments have all their firefighters fully trained
Fire officials are working to develop better training after learning that the disciplinary reports filed against the two captains allowed for rapid reinstatement
