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.
The Paoli Fire Company had been studying the need for an EMS substation and took advantage of a roadway project to start the service
Learn the lesson when the action is just a mistake, not a tragedy
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a White Paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
The complaint is the first step in a class-action lawsuit filed by hundreds of women
The fire began in the only stairway, cutting off access to trapped victims; lack of manpower slowed efforts
They want to investigate whether or not Asst. Chief Patrick Egan engaged in discriminatory and harassing employment practices toward firefighter Aaron Brantley
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also dig into the safety issues behind firefighter layoffs
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There have been 18 suspensions or firings at the department related to DWI allegations during the past 5 1/2 years
Alcohol and other substance abuse is a serious issue that requires root-cause investigation and correction to have any meaningful impact
Deputy Fire Chief Art Reid, who has been deputy chief for 12 years, filed a lawsuit over his contract’s non-renewal
“Show us your t---" flew directly under official department banner; suspensions are likely
Supervisor London Breed will stop short of calling for Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White’s resignation
Remy Jones told investigators he didn’t know how to respond when people came to the fire station seeking help
Fire Chief Al Duke instituted a spending freeze that delays department purchases, staff training and facility maintenance indefinitely
The new plan follows through on Commissioner Joseph Finn’s pledge to restructure management and bring greater accountability
They alleged officials threatened them and wrongfully terminated their jobs, violating their civil rights
One cadet says he was rushed to the hospital after instructors did not allow him to drink water unless told to do so
The decision, fire chief say, comes down to money and the demand for services
The city bought five engines, two ladders and four ambulances, purchases delayed by the recession
Deputy fire commissioner says he’s humbled by the outpouring of support and lack of criticism for Detroit’s plight
The ruling throws out the union’s agreement, leaving firefighters open to reduced on-duty staffing and retirement contributions
Once the industry adopts standard specifications, fire truck prices and delivery time should come down
The now-retired chief plead guilty last year to five misdemeanor sexual misconduct charges
Fire chief does an about face on American flag stickers and puts one on every locker
They just returned from a call when they discovered the fire; several trucks and gear were saved
Union opposes the move saying firefighters respond to emergencies, not make house calls
The chief did not comment, but the four firefighters say the dust up is over American flag stickers
No drugs were missing and the fire chief says a new bar-code tracking system is in place
Defense-hired accountant says the auditor was wrong and there’s no evidence of missing money
Safety director says they are test-score based and line up with the percentage of minorities within the department
Intelligence expert says, it is layer upon layer upon layer — not all coming from the same place or ideology
Chief Metcalf shares some of the wisdom he gained after a year at the helm of the IAFC
