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.
Factors include growing tax bases that allow for full-time positions and more intense training requirements
Gilbert Fire & Rescue’s use of an electric fire engine, robot and drone highlights the importance of safe and effective operations
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If the town shares a truck, it might need to sign agreements with both towns to ensure a truck is available
An increase in San Francisco’s homeless population is also cited as one of the reasons for the increased demand
The program helps cash-strapped rural departments by supplying them with surplus military vehicles to rebuild and reuse
Two female firefighters complained the department’s treatment of pregnant firefighters was discriminatory
The county will also hire six firefighters after a study found that an additional emergency zone was needed
The 11-year veteran says she was discouraged from trying out at first because of her gender
Bill Miller lost his eye to cancer when he was 5-years-old and he says in 2010 the department started treating him differently
A fire destroyed the teen’s house and bike; firefighters took up a collection and got him a new 20-speed bike
The union would agree to lower the blood alcohol limit for a positive alcohol test to .04 percent from the current .08 percent limit
Asst. Chief Ralph Terrazas is the first Latino chief in the department’s 128-year history; he worked his way up through the department over the last 30 years
David Borst, who is a 20-year law enforcement veteran and also the city’s fire chief, tearfully resigned amid the allegations
Charles Pipitone’s suspension stems from a physical altercation he had with a police officer called to his home more than 10 years ago
Richard Knellinger was sentenced to two years probation after pleading guilty to lying to a grand jury
The tax funds $1.2 million dedicated to EMS out of the fire department’s $8.5 million budget; taxpayers will decide whether to continue the levy
Bad behavior either on or off fire department time will be found out, and it can quickly crush a promising career
A ‘my way or the highway’ grooming standard won’t cut it in today’s world; here’s a look at why fire chiefs need to navigate this minefield with care
Technology does not create collaboration; good leadership does. Here are six ways kick start collaboration in any fire department
The nature of the protests against the fire department in Philadelphia requires a break from traditional communication strategy when fending off attacks
The girls watched a real fire set in a simulated bedroom built for the fire camp program
The department wanted to find out if the battalion chief leaked two stories to The New York Post
Some of the retirees are part of the firefighters on sick leave protesting budget cuts
Troubled dispatch technology, staff shortages, lack of ambulances and increased call volume weighing on the system
The rule requires firefighters to engage in a fitness regiment eight out of 10 days
Paying attention is crucial to being a better leader, but it is increasingly difficult to do; here are four steps that will help
Key historical markers in the fire service are outlined in an important book, as is a path for a better volunteer firefighter future
The new station will include living quarters for the combination department and house EMS
The department needed the pumper as its coverage area expanded to the county
The company officer is one of the most vital roles on a department and one of more difficult jobs to accept; here’s a look at how to ease the transition
Proposed cuts to health care, pensions and safety equipment were key issues for firefighters who spoke during the special council meeting
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