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 East Cleveland firefighters union’s GoFundMe post stated they were unable to receive the new fire engine and the current one is “beyond repair”
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
Two former chiefs in the prevention bureau allegedly solicited and accepted bribes from at least 2021 through 2023
Although much has changed in firefighting in the past 20 years, we still approach interior attack with the same mindset, and that may be about to change too
Firefighters will not be allowed on the aerial ladders, for as long as 6 weeks, unless there is an “immediate threat to life”
The union’s lawsuit claims the city is breaking the law because Detroit’s charter requires the city to provide adequate protection for all its citizens
Ethel Andrews say she took the money because she lost funds in a phone and mail scam
Former Colorado City Fire Chief Jacob Leonard Barlow pleaded guilty to two counts of solicitation of misuse of public money
In North Charleston, medical calls have quadrupled in five years
Chief, union officials say policy needs a method to wean firefighters off light duty
The firefighter is being investigated for posting ‘swear words’ to Twitter while on duty
City officials say union will not change its good relationship with firefighters
An improving economy bodes well for municipal governments and, ultimately, fire departments
Fire chief says failure to approve levy will slow response time and reduce services
The 11-year-old had been taught what to do in case of fire, and when one broke out he did it
Staff shortages and lack of command structure cited as reasons by top fire boss
An aging staff means the department could lose nearly half of its firefighters over the next 10 years
Fire union officials say the department lacks the resources to protect its civilians
Use these 9 questions and 14 steps to prepare your fire department for incidents that turn violent
Prosecutors are seeking up to 10 years for the fire that killed 156 club goers
Fire inspector says the club broke no laws and could not be shut down, others say it could have been closed
The private grant money was used to buy tools
It is estimated that the city will pay $128 million in bias claims ruled on last year
State lawmaker may take control of EMS system away from county
Fire department administrators say the hazing will end, firefighters accuse the administration of overreacting
An anti discrimination settlement will force FDNY to consider applicants who racked up good-behavior record in prison
One fire chief says lives could be saved if Rhode Island rules were adopted
For $59 per year per resident, the department could add 9 full-time firefighter/medics
The citation asked for a $3,750 fine to be paid
The Ariz. fire chief said the blaze was out of their coverage area
A plan to fold the city’s fire department and turn those duties over to the county met with strong resistance
Commitment to training, mutual aid among the reasons the departments shine
The government’s financial crisis has crippled its ability to provide even the basic public services