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.
As LAFD leaders warned they lacked resources, the department’s charity quietly paid the Lede Company to help shape messaging after the deadly Palisades Fire and a disputed after-action report
Tracking exposures, traumatic calls, hazmat incidents and unique situations creates a personal record that protects you long after the call ends
Intentional networking, trust and shared experience can turn informal conversations into an impactful network
Ego-driven culture that fosters the normalization of deviance leads to a level of dysfunction that can undermine a department for decades
While safety and training serve as the linchpins of operational efficacy, problems persist around recruitment and retention, succession planning and the sense of family once so central to fire service culture
Retired Kansas City Battalion Chief Daniel McGrath claimed the deputy chief position he was seeking was given to a Black captain who McGrath alleged was less qualified
The former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence shares critical leadership lessons
Effective recruitment will look different for each agency, but the basics are the same and critical to get right
Leaders underscore the importance of organizational mindsets like mission-driven culture and personal traits like humility, among several other critical factors
Firefighters from New Kensington’s four companies trained on operations inside a mid-rise apartment building
Three new calculators can help fire and EMS departments measure cost savings and retention value from using volunteers
Jackson Firefighter Annie Wallen faced pornography, penis-measuring contests and someone allegedly urinating on her bed
Duck, N.C. Fire Chief Donna Black brings over 27 years of service in both paid and volunteer departments to the position
A good leader accepts that they may not have created the problem, but they are responsible for fixing it
Understanding there is always room for improvement, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is asking residents to let them know how they are doing
Leaders must instill in firefighters early that recruitment is a part of their identity
True connection demands more than words
Ahead of its launch, learn how the new NERIS system will be implemented, what new data it will collect and how departments will benefit
Key reasons diversity training misses the mark – and steps to make it worth the time
Creating a mindset to achieve diverse, equitable and inclusive hiring practices
Does your department foster a culture of inclusion?
The investigation examines claims of misconduct and potential exchange of benefits, such as free training, as Wallingford scrutinizes its ties with New Britain officials
Harford County’s NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention
‘People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses’ – and the fire service is no exception
Pawtucket firefighters are criticizing a decision by the fire chief to place a probationary firefighter as an acting deputy chief
Go beyond corporate leadership theories by disrespecting the norm, reinventing your position and putting in the work
Find actionable advice to help navigate those critical early days of your tenure
Using social media to research potential firefighter candidates could cause problems for your department
From making the first engine purchase to signing AFG into law, past president have played a key role in supporting our firefighters
The new, all-hazards data collection will begin to replace NFIRS in 2025
A heightened focus on personal and organizational value ultimately impacts recruitment and retention efforts
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Bureau of Fire are at odds over firefighters taking over patient transports and rescues
The fire service has a responsibility to educate its stakeholders so they can become meaningful contributors in the strategic planning processes
