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.
Taylor Fire Rescue’s quick attack squad was purchased through donations and state funds
‘Doc’ will undergo training to help Thomasville deal with stress from traumatic events
Highlighting the most eye-opening results from the annual state-of-the-industry survey
The report does not recommend cutting firefighters as a way to save money
Durand Ford Jr.'s 71-year-old father went into cardiac arrest on New Year’s Eve
He said he had never seen such animal behavior from police
If for no other reason than the cost to replace the dog, flight medics made the right call in rushing the injured K-9 to the vet
MagneGrip/AirHAWK combination system helps Dyersburg Fire Department reduce equipment costs
The two accepted a plea agreement, but could have faced 20 years in prison
Some say the move was to oust the chief; the board has 60 days to negotiate a new deal
The division chief is accused running training classes under the auspices of the fire department and pocketing the money
Monroeville officials plan to hire outside legal counsel and a private investigator to handle the investigation
The ambulances should be on the street within 160 days
The department will shift to smaller vehicles for lower-priority responses to save money and free up larger vehicles
Knowing the rules, involving LEOs early and engaging with the public can help avoid out-of-control conflicts
Timothy Dluhos has since removed his his Twitter account, which had the username “Bad Lieutenant”
The police dog sustained serious injuries, including a torn jugular vein
There was so much damage in 2011 that the department contemplated installing mini cameras in the rigs
Two case studies highlight why flexible, clear SOGs are the best way for first-due companies initiate action
The money available for fire grants will remain the same in 2013 as it was in 2012
The charge dates back to 2000, when he was serving as a police officer
Confrontation caught on video raises questions of how to best handle bystanders with cameras
Took nearly 20 minutes for an ambulance to respond to a police officer that was hit by a car
The firefighter has repaid the money, but can no longer serve as a volunteer firefighter
The 65-year-old patient ultimately died three minutes after medics arrived
Orr said its fire and EMS need to get a little respect for the hard work they do
The claims started because some of the missing merchandise started popping up on Craigslist
It is the department’s first brand new apparatus
Thefts are reportedly increasing because of cuts leading to unmanned stations
At the scene, he was interviewed by police and reportedly smelled of alcohol
The firefighter stole groceries while he was on duty
Lt. Douglas Bell was severely burned battling a fire with the help of only two cross-trained cops
Fire chief: Firefighters are leaving the force over uncertainty about their benefits