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.
Plus, tips for managing your mental health amid negative social media comments
Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for firefighters now as they were in the heat of the campaign
Four tips for managing political differences while keeping the crew together as a functional and compatible team
The fire department lost its land for a new station due to a clerical error that allowed a county employee to buy it
Fire union said they knew seeking an injunction to stop the city from making the cuts was a long shot
A cell phone caller gave the wrong location, but a second landline caller should have alerted the dispatcher to the error
Mayor Annise Parker is considering placing new firefighters into a separate, less generous pension plan
Fire Captains William Kaplan and Sam Schey want their jobs back, citing poor communications and outdated department policies
Solar-capturing technology has made it easier to keep fire truck and ambulances fully charged without leaving them running, and saves money
One captain turned in his resignation after being cited for intoxication; another was fired after failing to tell officials about the incident
The cap prevents police or fire unions that settle contract disputes in arbitration from winning raises of more than 2 percent
It is not a final decision, but rather an effort to preserve the status quo until a decision is reached
Fire Chief Kirk Kelley says he is on a hunger strike until nearly $500,000 is raised to fund a new firehouse for his department
The board made 27 recommendations to prevent future disasters; fire officials said they have enhanced their training
Fire Chief Peter Brown said it was not his intention to snub the volunteers; others see it as a slap in the face
Crystal Brandi Fox is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 74-year-old retired firefighter Donnie Watson
Fire Chief Michael Hernandez made it clear that just because firefighters can have these substances in their systems, does not mean they are
The plaintiffs want to ensure that Hotshots receive state benefits afforded to full-time firefighters, GPS devices for fire crews and better fire shelters
The program now let’s departments borrow $350,000 and don’t charge interest; that’s $100,000 more than previously
The firefighters’ union said placing unarmed firefighters in areas with high crime puts them in harm’s way
An alcohol level less than 0.08 is not considered positive under policy; chief and union say policy is no problem
The financial pressures weighing on municipalities will make outsourced fire service more appealing; we need to be in front of the issue
In full gear, firefighters hold signs that say “people over profit” and “will work for health care and benefits”
Her duties include being in charge of training, recruiting and meeting accreditation standards
The chief’s career was punctuated by constant learning and perseverance
The fire chief said there’s a possibility that it’ll have to be replaced, but the mobile home will serve the team just as well in the meantime
Firefighters said the change would increase emergency response time, because they’d have to wait for mutual aid or endanger their safety
The savings would come from a reduction in overtime, vacation, workmen’s compensation, liability insurance and other costs
The firefighter has been suspended for 89 days for alcohol-related incidents and vowed to resign if declared unfit again in the next two years
The U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered railroads to give specifics on oil-train routes and volumes so emergency responders can better prepared
In addition to the raises, the contract calls for the conversion of 15 basic life support ambulances to advanced life support
The firefighters said the city is violating state law that allows for layoffs only if the city can demonstrate a lack of work or a lack of funds
They said the five firefighters should be given back pay and benefits and have the incident removed from their personnel file
