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 ‘Reinventing Government’ to DOGE: Here’s what the longstanding deficit fight means for your agency — and how to respond
Back in service, Durham’s Rescue 1 speeds up rescues and boosts firefighter pride and recruitment
Under a new agreement with IAFF Local 366, Grand Rapids union firefighters will receive phased pay increases, reduced weekly hours and enhanced retirement benefits
Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green is removing career firefighters from four firehouses and relocating to fill in gaps in other firehouses
There are several ways to approach your recruitment efforts; which is the best option for your department?
Follow these simple steps for showcasing your department to prospective members
What can the fire service learn from the U.S. military’s messaging, marketing strategy and tactics?
Implementing a student/firefighter program can help career and volunteer departments end staffing shortages while reducing costs and pension burdens
Chicago firefighter leaders said paramedics worked nearly 230,000 overtime hours to staff the city’s 80 ambulances last year, and they are on track to do the same in 2024
Two volunteer fire departments in Preble County have formed the Shawnee Fire District
What happened at the recent NFPA technical meeting – and what does it mean for firefighters?
If you seem to thrive in a negative environment, it might be time to reconsider your purpose in the fire service
Fire service data is like grains of sand – insignificant on their own but a mighty force when combined in a meaningful way
A properly planned and managed staff meeting provides the opportunity to reinforce the vision of both the leader and the organization
Carroll County officials back Chief Michael Robinson saying recent problems are part of creating a new department
Volunteer fire departments in the Unity Township Fire Bureau are starting a duty crew program rotated among participating departments
A Data Dream Team is working to build and implement a robust data management system for the fire service
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Fresno city council officials preserved staffing with funds from a reduced pension system payment
NVFC Massachusetts Director Joe Maruca appeared before a Homeland Security subcommittee to present the hardships the proposed standard would have on volunteer departments
Deputy Fire Commissioner Jeffrey W. Thompson joined the department in 1989 and worked out of one of the busiest firehouses in the city
How to shift your leadership style from one of crew ownership to stewardship
The CPF measures the time available to respond to incidents from their district within the designated response time parameters
Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life
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Data shows Vacaville firefighters are responding to more calls and completing more training
Firefighting was crowned most-stressful job; understanding what makes it so is key to reducing that stress
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
Mayor Todd Gloria’s selection comes after firefighters launched an online petition in support of Deputy Chief Robert Logan
Newport News first responders had not followed protocols and incorrectly declared Quandrell Williams dead
The East Franklin Fire Department has until June 30 to sign a contract or turn in gear and cease operations
New ordinance allows the fire chief to declare a building a “public nuisance” and have a structure torn down
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