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.
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Strong policies must be bolstered by training and enforcement
Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are critical for keeping team members involved and prepared for the challenges they face
The considered cuts will end first-response firefighting capability at one of its 15 fire stations
Police, firefighters and other professionals were expected to report the alleged abuse of children by a church pastor
Arbitrators upheld only six of the 13 firings that police or firefighters appealed under their union contracts in Columbus
Fire chief and union boss disagree over the impact the closing will have on safety
The body had pleaded guilty to violating health and safety laws in a case involving 4 firefighter deaths
Fire chief says this mishap is a result of an aging fleet
She is accused of stealing $14,800 in less than a year
Fire chief is calling for a feasibility study looking into the pros and cons of such a move
A Public Saftey Building telephone failure left responders without a vital telephone service
Poplarville Fire Chief Michael White was convicted of disorderly conduct
He admitted to molesting and touching an unidentified 16-year-old girl
The officials pled guilty in January to failing to provide for the health and safety of the firefighters
He says that he won’t allow a fire watch to be placed on the proposed shelter until it meets safety codes
The family says firefighters arrived late and were unprepared
After news of lacking cleaning supplies surfaced, a local radio station asked Charmin for a donation
Union says town administrators ignored requests to fill vacant firefighter positions
Chief Brian Cummings blame budget cuts for response times
Firefighter Stuart Mintz is seeking $150,000 in damages
As much as anything, firefighters will determine how the public and lawmakers support the department — hire wisely
The boots, they say, were expensive but low quality
Firefighters were able to remove their apparatus; the cause of the fire is under investigation
If approved, the requirement for a college degree would eliminate the current fire chief from heading the new district
A Venice-based fitness company has released a fitness promotional video shot inside the station
To be promoted, some positions will require candidates have a certain amount of college credits
Despite dire warnings from the firefighting community, Bay City officials voted to cross train its police officers as firefighters
With so many war veterans entering the work force, the fire service should expect to see more amputees applying and being hired
The Yolo County committee of area chiefs is recommending the action
The earliest the plan may take effect is next year
The inmate crews cost about $300 to help clear dry brush
Police chief says the plan is unlikely as similar ones have failed in other areas