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.
Chief Freddie LaFemina recalls the unimaginable scene at Ground Zero and the relentless work to find his brother firefighters
It may be time to revisit your Value Statement to see if it aligns with reality
Gordon Graham: Today’s first responders need more than a transactional relationship with their superiors
Officials say the Christmas Eve benefit wasn’t intended for responders because they are already paid more than other city workers
All five have had a major influence on how the fire service does business this year, and will certainly influence it in 2013
Dispatchers say the call they received only said cats were in danger, not the caller or the other man trapped in the burning home
The county is seeking restitution for lost revenue and increased risk to firefighters due to predatory lending that led to foreclosures
President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law that will fund the programs through FY2017
Leaders are looking for ways to improve response time and coverage
In a survey about levels of trust, Lithuanians listed firefighters as most trusted
Next year will present many of the same challenges as 2012, but there’s reason for optimism
Capt. Jean Kidd was demoted after submitting a negative assessment of her chief
Capt. David Garofalo was arrested after reportedly getting into an altercation with his girlfriend
Firefighter/Paramedic Robert Prieto, at great risk, traveled through flames to receive the two victims
They cited unqualified commanders for quitting
The firefighter will cooperate in the ongoing case against two police officials accused of assaulting the same girl
She used the money for shoes, airline tickets and to give herself raises
Fighting fire since he was 15, the Asst. Chief is strongly considering the position
Authorities say they found cocaine and marijuana in the firefighter’s home
The government charges that the accused firefighter received and distributed child porn images
Firefighters payback relief effort from previous disaster with donations
The importance of the compressed-air fill station cannot be overlooked; here’s how they work and what to look for when buying a new one
Union members complained that the current schedule required a 56-hour work week without additional compensation
Firefighter Nickolas Prokosa said he’s being treated like “yesterday’s trash”
In 2010, $10.8 million was spent on overtime, five percent more than budgeted
Many who attended a town meeting expressed concerns over how to prevent gas leaks
The city will be working to plan a system of communication between law enforcement and first responders
Because of Twitter’s popularity, the fire service may allow civilians to “tweet” instead of calling
With much of the equipment stolen, authorities are trying to find enough gear to allow them to fight fire
Because of limited availability frequencies, the dept. has not been able to transition to their new equipment
After Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of its equipment Moonachie Fire Department is getting a helping hand
Conducting a well-structured field test of different PPE brands will aid in making the right purchase choice