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.
Torrington Mayor Elinor Carbone said the department faced a “critical decision” on its future after spending nearly $10,000 on recruitment in recent years
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters
When an organization underreacts, it can give tacit permission for inappropriate behavior; overreacting can waste resources and even damage trust and morale
Use this ‘equality’ mnemonic to improve how you lead a fire department with both volunteer and career members
Research on firefighters’ relationship to alcohol and how that compares to the general public reveals some interesting and useful findings
Our fire service history is seeped in myths, half-truths and legends; understanding how our service evolved means separating fact from fiction
The three departments will be working as a team to control traffic while responding to turnpike accidents
A complaint alleges that the fire chief violated NFPA guidelines related to live fire training
Troy McMillin was suspended for five days with no pay; he said he forgot he placed the loaded gun in his bag
Female firefighters said their concerns range from overt sexual advances from male employees to retaliation for reporting problems
Fire Chief Dave Radel: “Even when we are fortunate to hire a minority, we don’t get to hold onto them for very long.”
Social security numbers and other demographic information, that was stolen by a billing company employee in 2012, recently found during a Fla. arrest
The city manager says the move is to ensure the integrity of the investigation
Here is a look at why two metro fire departments pulled their turnout gear cleaning and inspection in-house
The recent European airline tragedy shows how hard it is to filter out those with mental health problems
The task force discussed issues related to providing live fire training at the training academy
Most know that these programs are an excellent recruiting tool, but the benefits to the department and its members extend well beyond the obvious
The city’s district attorney wants a true zero tolerance policy as it relates to on-duty blood alcohol content
An investigation found that he tied a rope into a noose, left it in the kitchen and later threw it at a black firefighter
The 18-year veteran said he was forced to work in a hostile environment in part due to him being a Jehovah’s Witness
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on better handling future protests
Chief William McDonald said a plan initially opposed by AMR and that drew negative media attention was eventually successful thanks to strong communication
The 50-year-old fire department had been operating on a $1 lease from the bank; they have until April 13 to vacate
The state lawmaker said he would entertain exemptions for smaller, volunteer departments
Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association official says the retired fire chief will be an excellent chief, no matter that his firefighting certification lapsed
Homeowners have been paying excessive insurance premiums as a result of the unsatisfactory rating of their fire department
The mistake is one of the city’s biggest personnel mix-ups; the fire union said the settlement would be close to $2.5 million
Nearly one in four members, including the Compton Fire Chief, are working without an EMT certification
Officials would not describe the nature of the allegations but said that it is a serious investigation
Write-in candidate firefighter Justin Tibbetts, 25, won the fire chief position with 89 votes to incumbent Chief Rob Dixon’s 83 votes
They said he wasn’t in violation of an ordinance that can mandate he see a doctor to determine if he was still injured
They might close down the fire department temporarily and reopen it with new leadership
The bill would allow cities and towns to give volunteer firefighters a $750 property tax credit for their service
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