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.
East Syracuse Fire Department staff and supporters decried the decision to have DeWitt firefighters take over and warned the move could jeopardize public safety
Portland Deputy Chief Chad Johnston is known for his commitment to building a high-performance organization
Some problems, like those involving improperly fitting gear and equipment, must be remedied from the top down
An examination found that fire personnel racked up nearly $7 million in overtime pay in 2012
They stated that all claims were without merit and the city “is not liable to claimants because it didn’t act intentionally, recklessly or negligently”
Mentoring those we like is easy; the real challenge is helping those less like us or less motivated to be the best they can
Chicago’s Fire Commissioner Robert Quinn was a complex character, and complex too are the lessons his legacy holds for us
Rep. Emily Kane is trying to hold her second job as a firefighter despite allegations that she is breaking city rules
Almon Harris, 42, was charged with aggravated menacing and assault after threatening his tenant because she was behind on rent
Gov. Cuomo removed the last barrier that prevented the men from getting extra credit on the most current firefighter exam
The national ACEP report card grade dropped from a C- in 2009
Allegations from fire and 911 dispatch officials say the company halted calls long enough to position its ambulances to be the closest units
Some on the department argue that the sirens are a good back up to pagers that can be unreliable
The fire chief notified the state Auditor’s Office to investigate claims of commissioners’ wrongdoings
State’s Attorney: “He abused the trust placed in him by the Rescue Squad, and used their scarce resources for his personal gain”
The chief charged that the town council knew for 3 years of the firefighter training requirement, but ignored it
Andrew Edler, 20, will serve three years in prison followed by six years extended supervision and pay $7,358 in restitution
Firefighters say relying on the older and more manual methods threatens public safety
A new mayor is looking to save money by slashing nearly half the on-call, paid firefighters from the roster — including the former mayor
“Nobody examined her, nobody touched her, nobody protected her, moved her or did anything to take her out of harm’s way...” the teen’s family’s attorney said
The anonymous donor has already handed over hundreds of thousands of dollars for the truck
They’re struggling to connect on the radio — whether to tell each other who is responding to what, or even for two ambulances on the way to the same emergency to communicate
The suspect was arrested Wednesday and police believe he is the man responsible for setting more than a dozen fires
Firefighters didn’t arrive until 45 minutes after the initial call; officials say a caller’s miscommunication with dispatchers is to blame
Chief Gary Shaw has been suspended for 90 days for allowing his firefighters to portray Santa in a town parade while riding on the back of a flatbed truck instead of in a cab
Burglars stole $4,500 worth of rescue equipment — including a chainsaw, two sawzalls, two other saws used to cut through metal roofs and tools to help pry open doors
Firefighters who saved a dog were rewarded with a cruise from Ellen DeGeneres, but gave back the vouchers because state ethics law prohibits firefighters from accepting gifts worth $50 or more
Tulsa’s fire union is seeking a court order preventing the city from eliminating positions including the department’s public education unit
Capt. Michael Spizowski spent 39 years as a firefighter, including about 25 years as a captain; colleagues say he will be missed and hard to replace
Firefighter Terry Freeman, 32, was accused of raping a woman in December and a total of eight women have come forward with similar stories
Police are searching for a man suspected of setting at least 12 blazes in the area since Wednesday
The complexities of the modern fire service require the human touch
Former volunteer firefighter Justin Wayne LeBoeuf, 19, turned himself in after stealing a department’s brush truck