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.
Leaders must instill in firefighters early that recruitment is a part of their identity
True connection demands more than words
Ahead of its launch, learn how the new NERIS system will be implemented, what new data it will collect and how departments will benefit
Some volunteers say the push may result in a lower turnout for an already dwindling workforce
Medical calls like chest pains or allergic reactions may not be automatically answered by firefighters with the new policy
The new law was enacted to help firefighters with cancer
Clinton Lowman started serving his community as a volunteer firefighter in 1962
He alleges he was given dangerous assignments and was threatened with physical violence; the dept. says it is nonsense
Lt. plead guilty to stealing more than $250,000 from his volunteer fire department
Officials voted unanimously to eliminate volunteers’ ability to man stations autonomously
The calendar’s proceeds will be used for cancer research
Chief Walter M. Summerville III reported feeling sick the day before his death
The owners of the excavator now say damage costs are not their responsibilty
Firefighters fly to third-world countries to donate supplies, typically on their vacation time
Everyone on the shift plays a critical part in making sure the apparatus is ready to roll when the alarm sounds
The chief says he won’t allow occupancy until smoke detectors and sprinklers work
Jessica Lanier had drank three beers before driving and hitting the men
The law allows up to 25 firefighters in each department to keep pension costs in check
The Beachwood FD took ownership of the 137-foot high ladder truck in October
The W. Va dept. did not pay insurance so trucks cannot leave the station to respond to calls
Some worry that the new plan will leave calls during the off hours unanswered
Pa. county officials plan on awarding almost $4 million to fire departments, police, and other responders who apply
A firefighter was seriously injured after his Asst. Chief lost control of the apparatus while drinking
The Lt. was shot at a “baby shower” with 200 attendees
Despite being about 50% short-staffed, firefighters are preparing for the festival of lights, one of the busiest days for fire accidents
Historically, November has been especially tragic; yet out of the large fires has come positive changes
After a funding spat, the Jefferson Parish firefighters will no longer use the parish’s backup radio network
Five Fla. firefighters used past copies of test to prepare for an entrance exam
The fire tax amounts to about 25 cents on a $100 purchase
The 24-year fire service veteran replaces a retired chief
Jackie Blake became their firefighter’s “mom” after visiting them often, always bringing food and gifts
Fire chief says this was the worst travel conditions he’s ever experienced