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.
Chiefs John Oates and Dena Ali break down the latest survey findings related to fire department leadership at all levels
Many apparatus crashes could be prevented through simple process improvements and mechanical checks
Cleveland legislators intend to spend $18M to replace hundreds of radios used by first responders
Donated construction and land allowed the department to build a new fire station without incurring debt
The grant provides for 9 full-time positions
The additional money would allow the district to keep its third fire station open
The former treasurer nearly bankrupt the fire district, which had to seek a financial bailout to continue operations
Report recommends structural hazard and risk assessment training for all fire personnel
During his 3-year tenure the chief dealt with hiring discrimination and vacant building issues
Reports say first responders were asking for ambulances half an hour after first 911 calls
Chief Al Gillespie still on administrative leave, official says chief ‘had nothing to do with the accident’
Red light camera shows a PD unit running a red light without lights and siren before getting t-boned
The 20-year-old Tenn. volunteer firefighter is charged with a felony for filing a false report over the stunt he said would be ‘fun’
City fire officials vow to trim arson activity, launch campaign
City says the daredevil owes it money for overtime costs, but he contends he’s paid enough
There may not be an easy answer to the cat-rescue question, but it needs to be a well-examined policy before ladder touches tree
Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson initially thought fire moved so quickly that building lacked fire walls or other barriers
Fire earlier this month killed woman, nearly claimed life of veteran firefighter who was trying to rescue her
Former Chicago firefighter who starred in Emanuel campaign commercial is collecting $91,113 per year in tax-free disability pay
Taking on added authority and responsibility of policing is a slippery slope for the fire service
City’s maintenance department is making clamps so flag can be fixed to right front fender per Flag Code
3 areas jump out at him: Staffing, operations model, possible merger of fire and EMS
Striking the right balance of policy and freedom to decide makes for a better-running fire department
Busiest station moved to county property to provide better service for those residents
Understand the pros and cons of each three methods of financing your new apparatus
Fire chief admitted using fire department gasoline for his personal use
Regular training for high-rise fires paid off after crews had to battle blaze, rescue woman
Chief Billy Joe Carter faces numerous criminal charges
Part of a ‘Not In Our City’ campaign, firefighters will tag cars for issues such as fire lane violations
An unwavering diligence to firefighter safety is the one required characteristic for every fire officer
Philly firefighter gave woman his SCBA on positive pressure as he rescued her from warehouse fire Wednesday
Philly firefighter gave woman his SCBA on positive pressure as he rescued her from warehouse fire Wednesday
The fire brigade responds on average to one animal rescue call every 14 hours, up 60 percent in last five years