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.
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on their next-level supervisor
We need a plan that standardizes our response. But how do we do that in the dynamic world of emergency services?
The IAFC Career Fire Chief of the Year details some of the innovative programs at the Colorado Springs Fire Department
The firefighters’ union has been sounding the alarm for months
The report also says police may be able to take over some firefighting responsibilities
Authorities charge that the terminated deputy chief set a fire at department headquarters as part of his theft of thousands of dollars in radios
One of the 13 firefighters indicted has only worked one shift in two years, according to documents
Last month, council did not commit to providing $500,000 to replace a 30-year-old firetruck
Following disciplinary protocols in a fair way does not make you a jerk; it makes you a credible leader
The fire department has 52 facilities across the city, but as many as 12 may be essentially out of service on any given day
Just because the firefighters did not die in the line of duty does not mean their fellow firefighters can cope with the loss without help
Long-time fire caucus member Vice President Joe Biden was the keynote speaker at this year’s CFSI dinner
To be accountable to the public for their financial support, we cannot post firefighter pranks on social media sites
Firefighters in Birmingham showed moral courage in the face of direct orders during a very difficult time in history
Those who passed the written test will be allowed to take the CPAT
The blast in one of Europe’s most prized cities is a reminder of how dependent we are on our infrastructure
Prosecutors say he engaged in a pattern of racketeering by selling sick and vacation days for cash
On Sunday, the victim filed the complaint with the Berkeley County Sheriffs Office
The reality of women firefighters is that they become pregnant; treating them right is best for everyone on the department
Would your fire attack tactics be any different, especially in the first five minutes?
Keep the budgeting and justification talks separate and never reveal your budget to the sellers
Planning for acts of violence before they occur is key to mitigating their impact
When planning for large events, like a marathon, there are seven steps a fire department must take to improve its chances of an effective response
How would you attack this multi-level, single-family dwelling with heavy fire showing?
Stamford firefighters say the city is not replacing its rigs fast enough
Training and adequate staffing can protect firefighters against ambushes
Training in keeping the aggressor calm is the best way to deal with potentially violent situations
The proposed cuts to the grant program are small, USFA would see a bigger percent of budget cut
Fire chief says his employment status will be reviewed ‘if and when he is released from jail’
A multi-group study on how best to deploy crews at high-rise fires could change response strategies
It is important to remember that firefighters must compete in very uncontrolled, chaotic environments
We have to prepare for the changes in building material and fire load that are being thrown at us