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.
The Middletown City Council unanimously approved to make firefighter pay comparable to surrounding fire departments
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
After 2 years of testimony, he was sentenced to repay nearly half a million dollars and serve 5 years
City warned that the fire department is operating with a skeleton crew
The town has had 3 interim chiefs since its full-time chief retired in January
Aviation companies say pay arrears top $3.8 million
Fire director says the extreme weather will keep firefighters busier than normal
After having criminal charges dropped, the Mass. firefighter was suspended
The commission may rescind its rule that the depts. have to follow fire codes citing funding issues
Combining the departments could save $300,000 per year
Fire brigade will be left to cover the 12-hour per day closures
Allouez and Green Bay fire chiefs preparing department for the merger
After being shut down, the volunteer company can again train and recruit
Investigators say if a staffed hoseline had been present, level of risk would have been significantly lowered
Lodi Borough Council would require approval for functions for alcohol, citing underage drinking as main concern
An all-female shift is unique for the Buffalo FD as it is only 5 percent female
A firefighter accused of driving a city fire truck with a suspended driver’s license will pay $200 in court costs
A federal grant has expired and impending budget cuts could cause layoffs
Firefighters are usually targeted by ‘thugs’ during bon fire season and are pelted with rocks
Poor forest management, hot weather, and lack of policy has made matters worse for firefighters
Family of girl who died in botched rescue say firefighter is making inaccurate inappropriate remarks
After 3 days on the job, the chief said status quo is not an option
Fire chief says rescuing the birds provides training for firefighters and keeps civilians from attempting a rescue
L.A. Fire chief, mayor urge would-be rescuers to call 911 first and think of their own safety after 2 died trying to save a car-crash victim
The firefighters claim they were suspended because they held an unapproved fundraiser
The Waldo Canyon fire is the worst in Colo. state history, killing two people and burning 346 homes
Fire Chief Joseph Westernbarger was caught in a photo using a fire truck to hoist workers onto his roof
Ten of Columbus’ 14 firefighters who carry city-issued guns are not certified by the state to do so.
The $425,000 SAFER grant is the third for Fitchburg in three years
A survey showed West Covina fire chiefs are paid far below that of other agencies
Jimmy Randolph reportedly felt sick Saturday morning after working the Buck Fire and died the next morning
In an effort to bridge a $900,000 budget gap, mayor would lay off 24 EMTs and have firefighters pick up slack