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 former Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department chief faced allegations of being intoxicated while working, lapses in adhering to safety protocols, and operational inefficiencies
Tips for managing scene stress
An investigation into alleged sexual assault and harassment inside the Columbia firehouse resulted in the firing of a battalion chief and two captains in 2021
The Tooele Army Depot Fire Department will no longer be able to respond to fires, accidents and medical emergencies that happen off of the base until the the furloughs are over
Photos posted on Michael Small’s Facebook account purportedly showed him drinking alcohol while in a vehicle
The policy could also dash the dreams of youngsters who barely knew their firefighter dads
In addition to training hard, our survival depends on expecting just about anything
The firefighter who stole items from the fire house while his fellow firefighters were responding to his phantom emergencies was shipped to N.Y.'s Rikers Island
He was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
Despite past endorsements, Gov. Walker is looking to curb fire and police unions’ collective bargaining powers
The firefighters said they weren’t cheating, because it was a “group test”
Criminal charges could carry a maximum jail time of seven years for forgery and criminal impersonation
The chief was asked for his resignation and then declined to offer it, so the mayor signed a complaint that was forwarded to the Police and Fire Commission
Deputy Fire Chief Roy James says the cross is a symbol of remembrance and has nothing to do with religion
Pensions will likely play a key part in the city’s bankruptcy case
True leadership is based on competence and respect, not fear and intimidation
He has been ordered to serve 30 days in jail on two counts of unlawful sexual contact, two counts of assault and one count of unlawful sexual touchin
Union official says the verbal reprimand is nothing more than a slap on the wrist
The County relies on volunteers to not only save thousands of dollars every year, but keep people in the community safe
The firefighter has received unspecified discipline and agreed to pay the $74.20 cost for the water
The unit specializes in confined-space firefighting and is sought after by industry
Some of the money he stole was intended to buy a new fire engine
Elevators add another layer of danger to the already hostile environment of high-rise fires; knowing how they work can cut the risk
Thieves made off with more than $2,000 in gear, including a chain and rescue saws
Lee was arrested and charged with indecent exposure after a male firefighter and a female firefighter accused him of dropping his pants while the group was off duty
If cuts are approved, then retirees would see smaller checks and workers would retire with lower benefits than expected
The firing stems from a disagreement with the department’s medical director over the handling of a medical call
With 2013 shaping up to be one of the worst years in recent history for line of duty deaths, adjust your practices with these root causes front of mind
The city will also provide adequate access to female uniforms and turnout gear
Firefighters on idled vehicles will be redistributed to other stations in an effort to save money by avoiding overtime
Firefighters say their pension is 96 percent funded and does not need state management
There are instances where firefighters have some police-like authority, but it is critical to determine those exact parameters
