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.
Portland Deputy Chief Chad Johnston is known for his commitment to building a high-performance organization
Some problems, like those involving improperly fitting gear and equipment, must be remedied from the top down
The wrong leadership choice can destabilize an organization, while the right one can position it for sustained success
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
Some state GOP leaders are urging more caution when it comes to promised tax cuts
There are concise, proven steps that will reduce the number of multiple-fatality fires, many of those victims being children
Needy fire departments in the Dominican Republic will receive the donated turnout gear
The state is taking a closer look at rules covering small games of chance that would have hurt firefighters fundraising abilities
The grant money will buy 31 SCBA sets
Officials are considering adding call boxes outside fire stations for those in distress
The bill protects Mich. vol. firefighters’ small compensation from being considered income
The move will same the Mich. township nearly a $1 million over six years
The anonymous letter calls attention to seven officers who retired shortly after being promoted
The iPads provide in-depth information on buildings vital for firefighters
The Ind. department’s chief says like other firehouses, they must do more with less
The AFG money will be distributed across the state
In the wake of violence against responders, firefighters and paramedics discuss if being armed is worth it
The man died while more than 100 firefighters called in sick on New Year’s Eve
Chicago Fire Lt.: ‘You have a dysfunction in government that is hard to overcome’
Slow growth will delay recovery for tax-dependent fire and emergency services
58 people have been killed by fires in 2012, four fewer than its previous record of 62 in 2010
The West Corinth dept. has been using equipment dating back to the 1970s
The Sandy Oaks Volunteer FD had an ongoing dispute with the Emergency Services District #6 over nepotism claims and alleged owing of money
The current chief allegedly told others that the former chief was fired and was under criminal investigation
The FEMA-issued grant will be used for firefighter education and training
The economy and other disasters hit firefighters hard last year, yet there is strong evidence of a shift in culture toward safety