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.
New technology inside Waterloo firehouses will reduce sleep disruption and improve response times
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
These lessons will be in play as the cost-reimbursement gap widens in pre-hospital services in the near future
Milton Jenkins had his department-issued weapon stolen twice, once by his own son who used it for a home invasion
Firefighter Jonathan Peters has also been placed on unpaid leave
The firefighter has been placed on administrative leave
Neither firefighters nor key military officials knew what was in the containers that exploded
Police say he took $1,000 from the till while working an event at the department’s social hall
Calls to that area are routed through two dispatch centers
The smuggling scheme also involved 2 LAX TSA agents who took cash for allowing the contraban to pass
Venice Chief Jim Warman is recommneding the city take over EMS within city limits
Jack Dunkley was one of the founding members of the county fire brigade
Following a discrimination complaint, the Conn. firefighter tried to bribe to members of his department to back him up
The firefighter allegedly stole more than $37,000
The six officials are accused of bilking the city out of millions, drawing salaries 20 times more than they were entitled to earn
An accelerant detetion canine has been added to the team who will help out with arson cases
The law allows for a $50 income tax credit for their work
An internal investigation has been launched after an arson investigator pointed a gun at a motorist involved in a road-rage incident
Originally, firefighters would not receive calls about low-level medical calls that only ambulances needed to go to
The woman allegedly spent $17,764 from the dept. for personal use
Union members say the legal battle would be too costly and lengthy
As it weighs the merits of regional dispatch, the town is halting plans to allow the sheriff’s department to take over dispatch
In fear of being hit, the chief reportedly threw a flashlight at an oncoming car to get the driver’s attention
a 23-year-veteran firefighter was accused of sexually harassing a female paramedic in the department
The woman allegedly ran to the firefighter’s apartment after the attack for help because she did not recognize him during the assault
City officials must approve the purchase first
William Wentz admitted to stealing from the volunteer while working there; the fire chief is still under investigation
Union activists and firefighters booed city officials and chanted “Recall! Recall!”
The southern Calif. departments are urging the public to help them report these crimes
Knowing what you want, rewarding good work, setting expectations and building relationships will improve your leadership abilities
The city has more than 1,900 firefighters and less than 250 paramedics even though 84 percent of calls are for EMS
More than half a million in AFG money will help Detroit buy firefighting gear