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.
Union officials said the toll could delay getting firefighters to firehouses and create an estimated $1.8M in overtime pay
50 women offered insight into how their fire departments can support their personal leadership goals
The policies presented to potential candidates define your philosophy and values with respect to diversity and hiring decisions
Not counting the time dispatcher spend with callers has the union in arms; the administration says its process is transparent
Protecting turnout gear is about proper cleaning, drying and storing; when it comes to storage several options are available for different needs
Washington D.C.'s No One Goes Home program is a template any department can use to get SOG buy in from officers and firefighters
The fierce competition for apparatus grant funding means you cannot afford a mistake on your application
No matter how the case in Cleveland plays out, it could change how firefighters can trade shifts
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